Why Research?

Join the Crowd!

The University of Minnesota is one of the world’s great research universities. On our campuses, at our field stations and in our communities, literally tens of thousands of students, faculty and staff create new knowledge and develop new examples of human expression each and every day. We share the enterprise of research and creative activity with other universities, institutes, laboratories, companies and individuals around the entire world. We contribute irrevocably to human culture—the store of human knowledge and expression. You are an important member of our community. Join now in one of our most important activities.

By Doing Research and Creative Activity, You Will

Challenge yourself to achieve high goals.
Learn about your likes and dislikes.
Meet other students who share your passion to discover and express.
Be mentored by one of nearly 3000 diverse faculty members.
Sharpen your career planning.
Strengthen your application to graduate or professional school.
Facilitate a “capstone project” to top off your undergraduate career.
Personally contribute to the collective knowledge and culture of all of the
peoples of the Earth.

Make Money

Undergraduate Research Assistants and students in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program are paid for their research and creative activities.

Highlights

The deadline for UROP proposals for research and creative activities in Summer or Fall 2013 is February 25, 2013.

Plan to submit a UROP proposal for Summer or Fall..
Look ahead to other summer research opportunities.