Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)
UROP Plus
UROP+ is a tailored research programme and focused training platform for Term 6 SUTD undergraduates who wish to delve deeper into their research interests and pursue research as their prospective career.
Why UROP+
UROP+ lets you:
- Experience intensive and advanced research to deepen and strengthen your research skills
- Extend your network and interaction with fellow peers, researchers, graduate students and faculty who share similar research and/or career interests
- Develop writing and presentation skills for publications and research conferences/seminars
Supported UROP+ activities
- Faculty-led projects
- Research Centre-led projects
Eligibility
UROP+ is open to all SUTD undergraduates in Term 6 who are not on Leave of Absence, Academic Probation or under Required Withdrawal.
Requirements
UROP+ is an independent research activity.
To be eligible for UROP+ certification, you would need to carry out satisfactory completion of the assessment items below. You will be evaluated by your project supervisor and an independent reviewer (SUTD faculty) at the end of the programme.
| Assessment Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| End-of-term Assessment Report | By end of Term 6 |
| End-of-term Assessment Report | By end of Term 7 |
| Technical Report | By mid of Term 8 |
| Presentation | By end of Term 8 |
Project duration
The duration of a UROP+ project is 3 terms (Term 6 to Term 8).
Project funding
Successful UROP+ proposals will be supported with S$3,000 funding for materials and consumables to be spent according to the UROP Funding Guidelines
Call-for-Proposal and student application
Call-for-Proposal and student application periods will be announced via email before Term 6.
Faculty/PIs are welcome to submit their proposals online at SAMS during the call-for-proposals period.
Approved UROP+ projects will open for student application in MyPortal.
WHAT'S NEXT
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I am accepted into IROP?
Students will receive an email one week before new term starts. Otherwise, drop us an email at irop@sutd.edu.sg.
I am working on a project but cannot complete within 1 term. What should I do?
You will have to discuss with your supervisor who will then submit a request for project extension to the IROP office. Please note that the maximum duration allowed for an IROP project is 2 terms.
How do I know if I am eligible for an IROP certificate?
At the end of your IROP, you will be evaluated by your project supervisor. If your work is deemed satisfactory, your supervisor will recommend you for an IROP certificate. An email will be sent to you with your e-certificate. Participation will also be recorded in your Fifth Row transcript.
Where can students view the list of projects available?
Projects are available online via MyPortal during the student application period.
Can students participate in IROP more than once?
Yes you can. However, priority will be given to first-time IROPers.
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