OpenFieldMIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Pioneering undergraduate research program founded in 1969, engaging over 90% of MIT undergraduates in faculty-led scientific investigations and patent-producing laboratory work.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate student in good academic standing at MIT.
- English language proficiency
- Enrolled student status.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Project proposal agreed upon with sponsoring faculty supervisor.
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty research supervisor approval.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Direct hourly pay (USD $16.00 to $18.50/hour) or academic credit for supervised laboratory research
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled MIT students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard term registration fees apply.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Spring semester UROP direct funding application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Massachusetts Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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