UROC

 

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Year-Round Programs
Application Deadline: November 5, 2023

APPLY NOW!

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UROC (pronounced you-rock) is administered by the University of Arizona Graduate College, and provides participants with excellent research training and graduate school preparation through:

  • research experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor
  • professional development and graduate admission workshops 
  • social networking and a community building with like-minded peers
  • poster session, oral presentation, and abstract writing
  • a free comprehensive GRE workshop
  • A $5,000 summer stipend (award amount and disbursement varies by program)

​Typical eligibility requirements:

  • Rising juniors and seniors* 
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • 3.0 GPA or above
  • Strong interest in pursuing graduate education, particularly in earning a master’s or PhD

*AWARDSS may accept post-bacs and master's students.

 

​​​​​Join us for an Open House to learn more about our UROC programs!

Monday, October 16th from 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Graduate Center, Room 102

1600 E. 1st St. 

Wednesday, November 1st from 6:00-7:00 pm

via Zoom 810 9819 3626

 

Year-Round Programs

These UA Graduate College programs run through the academic year and 10 weeks of the Summer. NOTE: You must be a student at he University of Arizona to apply.

Summer-Only Programs

These UA Graduate College supported programs run for 10 weeks in the Summer and are open to UA and non-UA students! 

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Programs Overview

Brief descriptions and links to all of the programs' web pages are listed under "UROC Programs Overview" in the left menu. Visit individual program websites for more detailed information.