UROC is a partnership of several University of Arizona undergraduate research programs, led by the Graduate College, which primarily focus on STEM fields. UROC offers a wide range of 10 week summer undergraduate research opportunities to help undergraduates prepare for graduate school. UROC connects students to meaningful research projects, faculty mentors, and a cohort of like-minded students whose goal is to pursue master’s and PhD degrees. Additionally, students will receive intensive, personalized preparation for the graduate admission process, including workshops to prepare for the GRE.

Important Dates

UROC Starts June 2, 2013 and ends August 7, 2013

Apply by February 1

Note: Letters of recommendation are not required.

Benefits

· Research project

· Faculty mentor

· Workshops/preparation for graduate admission process (personal statements, presentation skills, funding, GRE)

· Speaker series

· Social opportunities and a support network

· Financial support (pay, stipends)

· Upper division academic credit

· On-campus housing available

· Poster session, oral presentation, and closing ceremony

Each of the UROC programs differs in their selection criteria. Visit the UROC web site for more information about individual programs.

Learn more! Here’s how to focus the search—

For biological science majors:

· Minority Health Disparities

· Minority Access to Research Careers

For environment-related majors:

· Biosphere 2 REU

For physical science majors:

· Hooked on Photonics REU

· Integrated Optics for Undergraduates REU

For all majors:

· Summer Research Institute

Questions?

Contact Stephanie Adamson at 520-626-0095 or send email to UROC@grad.arizona.eduSource:
http://physiologynews.blogspot.com/2013/01/undergraduate-research-opportunities.html