Crafting a Successful UROP Research and Creative Project Award Proposal

When:
October 15, 2026
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Event category: Workshop
In-person

Curious about applying for a UROP (Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program) award to fund a faculty-mentored research or creative project? Join this workshop to learn about UROP funding and what makes a proposal stand out. You will learn how to:

  • Explore and identify a project topic

  • Pitch your project idea and explain why it matters

  • Show how your project connects with existing research or creative work

  • Put together a project budget

  • Identify and highlight your learning goals 

  • Articulate project outcomes and impacts

  • Work with your mentor to strengthen your proposal

The workshop will also address how UROP proposals are evaluated and the importance of writing in your own authentic voice.

Undergraduate students from any major and year are invited to attend!

This workshop is part of the UROP Research Warrior Workshop Series.

Contact

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
urop@wayne.edu

Cost

Free

Audience

Current students
October 2026
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