Every year, more than 90% of undergraduates participate in MIT’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP, pronounced yu-rahp). If you are part of this large majority, then this unofficial yet comprehensive guide is for you.
Though this is mainly written for students in Physics or Course 8, much of the content here should still apply to those in other departments. Browse the pages below to see our detailed advice on all aspects of the UROP experience.
This guide was written by Hillary Diane Andales ‘23, Sahil Pontula ‘24, and Professor Lindley Winslow, with contributions from Albert Qin ‘24. It is a growing document that becomes even more useful with more community contributions. If you want to contribute, email [email protected].