How to Apply

In order to be considered for a UROP or FCERP position, you must satisfy all the requirements listed above. Interested applicants can apply online at www.careers.umich.edu

*NOTE: You do NOT need to submit a resume*

Summary

The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) provides students an opportunity to work as research assistants on faculty-generated projects. UROP awards students stipends of up to $1000 are available during the Spring/Summer funding cycle. Students are paid bi-weekly, at $15/hr. Student assistants report directly to the faculty mentor on pre-approved research projects. If available, work-study funding and/or faculty supplemental funding (grants, department funding, etc) may also be used to fund UROP projects.

The Flint Community-Engaged Research Program (FCERP) operates in a similar manner to UROP, except students are placed with community members in Flint and the surrounding areas.

Required Qualifications*

***READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING***

UROP placements will ONLY be given to UM-Flint undergraduate students who have successfully applied to a project via InfoReady ( https://umflint.infoready4.com/#urop) AND have been accepted to the project by the faculty project sponsor. The last day to apply for a UROP and FCERP placement for the term is Friday, June 2, 2023.

Additionally, qualified applicants are REQUIRED to do the following:

1. Participate in a virtual UROP/FCERP info session
2. Apply online to this job posting at http://careers.umich.edu/
3. Obtain certification in the “Responsible Conduct of Research & Scholarship Training” module in PEERRS
4. Complete the Sexual Harassment and Misconduct training module
5. Complete All HR requirements including the Go Blue New Student Orientation, the I-9 process and background check consent.
6. (Once placed on a project) Submit a progress report via InfoReady after the term is completed.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

This posting is for the Spring/Summer term of UROP and FCERP only. Stipends will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

The deadline to apply for projects in InfoReady is Friday, June 2, 2023. If selected, the last day to apply to this posting for the Spring/Summer term is Friday, August 4, 2023.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.