UROP FAQs for staff
Answers to frequently asked questions relating to UROP, but if there's anything missing, please get in touch.
Is there any funding for research expenses?
At this stage, funding for research expenses is not covered by the scheme.I already have a student in mind, can I appoint without advertising?
No. While it is good if there interest from a particularly motivated student researcher, we would like the opportunity to be open to those who may not have considered a research career or heard about UROP before. All projects must be advertised for the specified minimum period before you interview any candidate and selection must be made on the basis of the person specification outlined in your application. (Interviews are not mandatory but are considered best practice.)
Can I work off-site with my student?
Yes, but please include this in your application and notify the UROP Officer.
Can my student work from home?
A little home working is fine, however we do not encourage projects to consist only of home working as the benefits of working in a department among other staff and researchers are missed.
Can I select an international student?
As UROP projects are not classed as employment, any students may apply to do a project even if they do not currently have a legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Do I need to acknowledge my student's work?
Yes. Where students are making a significant contribution to an area of a study they should be offered authorship or acknowledgements (as appropriate) on any resulting publications. Many previous projects have resulted in authorship for students.