The Graduate College supported UROC research programs (McNair, UROC-PREP, AWARDSS-PLUS, SRI, MHD, MARC, STARS) share one application, noted as the "UROC Application" in the left menu. Our affiliate research programs (noted with an asterisk *), Biosphere 2, CAT Vehicle, High Frequency, and PACT; each maintain individual program applications. Visit their websites for more information.
Year-Round Programs |
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The Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program (McNair) is a year-round undergraduate research and mentoring program for UArizona students who come from backgrounds underrepresented in graduate education and have interest in pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD). Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, McNair primarily recruits students in the STEM fields and assists them in developing the skills necessary to excel in their academic studies and provide assistance in admission into a doctoral program. Students interested in professional school (i.e., MD, JD, DVM) are not eligible. Contact: Victoria Juvera |
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UROC-Prep is a year-round undergraduate research and mentoring program for UArizona students who come from backgrounds underrepresented in graduate education and have interest in pursuing a graduate degree (Master's or PhD). This program is for UArizona students only and is open to juniors and seniors of all disciplines, including social science, humanities, fine arts, and STEM. There is a spring semester writing intensive component, that leads into summer research, and concludes with a one-unit graduate school preparation course in the fall. Students interested in professional school (i.e., MD, JD, DVM) are not eligible.
Contact: Leah Callovini |
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Access, Wellness, and Relational Determinants of Student Success: Publishing, policy, practice, Leadership and life-long learning for Underrepresented Students (AWARDSS-PLUS) Contact: coe-awardss@email.arizona.edu |
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ASEMS Scholar Training Academy for Research in STEM (STARS) The STARS program is a year-round undergraduate research and mentoring program for UArizona ASEMS students who come from backgrounds underrepresented in graduate education and have interest in pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD). Funded through a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, STARS recruits ASEMS' students in STEM fields and assists them in developing the skills necessary to excel in their academic studies and provides assistance with admission into a doctoral program. Students interested in professional school (i.e., MD, JD, DVM) are not eligible. Contact: Leah Callovini |
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Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Contact: Cindy Neal |
Summer Programs |
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Summer Research Institute (SRI) SRI, funded by The University of Arizona Graduate College, is a summer only undergraduate research program for juniors and seniors (with a minimum of 1 semester before gradation). It is open to all disciplines, including social science, humanities, fine arts, and STEM. In addition to UArizona students, SRI also accepts students from other universities dependent upon funding availability. Contact: Tianna Urrea MacMeans |
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Minimizing Health Disparities (MHD) MHD, funded by The University of Arizona Graduate College, is a summer only undergraduate research program that focuses on health issues that affect minority communities in a disproportionate manner. The program is open to junior or senior biomedical majors interested in continuing their education at the PhD level. In addition to UArizona students, MHD also accepts students from other universities dependent upon funding availability. Contact: Tianna Urrea MacMeans |
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*Biosphere 2 Research Experiences for Undergraduates NSF REU UArizona's Biosphere 2 facility is the site of this summer-only research experience. By using a multidisciplinary approach (involving disciplines such as hydrology, geology, geochemistry, ecology, biology, physics, engineering, and atmospheric sciences) research teams focus on understanding how earth systems respond to environmental change. Open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Application Deadline: March 1 Contact: Dr. Katerina Dontsova |
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*ECE Cognitive and Autonomous Test (CAT) Vehicle The CAT Vehicle summer-only research experience for undergraduates (REU) is engaged in the myriad of applications that are related to autonomous ground vehicles. Each summer, 10 NSF-funded undergraduate students participate in an immersive research experience, sitting side-by-side with graduate researchers and working on one of the most compelling and complex applications of today: autonomous systems. Contact: Ailyn Gomez |
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*ECE Research in Cognitive, High Frequency, and Advanced Telecommunications (No program participation - Summer 2023) In this summer-only program, REU-HF students will gain research experience under the mentorship of a team of experienced faculty and advanced graduate student researchers in topics related to high frequency (HF) long range wireless communications. Long range HF communications allow wireless communication over thousands of kilometers without the need for satellites, and are of immeasurable importance to military and government, aviation, air-to-ground communications, maritime services, public safety and civil service distress communications, space and satellite operations, weather stations, FM and TV broadcasting, and many other communication needs. This program will provide students a high quality, immersive, and hands-on learning experience in this exciting area. Contact: TBD |
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*ECE Partnership and Proactive Cybersecurity Training (PACT) Contact: TBD |