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What can I expect from a UROP project?

UROP provides you with the opportunity to gain real research experience with an academic at the university. Each six-week project has been specially designed to provide a genuine insight into the research environment and can make a significant contribution to your transferable skills and employability. By undertaking a research project you can:

  • Develop or boost your research skills;
  • make a significant contribution to your personal and professional development;
  • Increase awareness of research either in your academic field or in a new area together with associated techniques;
  • Gain valuable employment skills, experience for your CV and personal development;
  • Learn more about what academic careers are like while gaining skills that are useful for any career path;
  • Be treated as an important member of the team, supporting University staff, Master's students and PhD students;
  • Use your  placement hours and training towards the RED award;
  • Have UROP recognised on your diploma supplement annex.

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