How to Apply

In order to be considered for a UROP position, you must satisfy all the requirements listed below. Interested applicants can apply online at www.careers.umich.edu

*NOTE: You do NOT need to submit a resume*

Job Summary

The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) provides students an opportunity to work as research assistants on faculty-generated projects. UROP awards students stipends of up to $1000 are available during the Fall funding cycle. Students are paid bi-weekly, at $15/hr. Student assistants report directly to the faculty mentor on pre-approved research projects. If available, work-study funding and/or faculty supplemental funding (grants, department funding, etc) may also be used to fund UROP projects.

Required Qualifications*

***READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING***

Job offers for this application will ONLY be given to UM-Flint undergraduate students who have successfully applied to a project via InfoReady ( https://umflint.infoready4.com/#urop) AND have been accepted to the project by the faculty project sponsor. The last day to apply for a Winter UROP placement on InfoReady is Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Additionally, qualified applicants are REQUIRED to do the following:

1. Participate in an introductory UROP informational session online
2. Apply online to this job posting at http://careers.umich.edu/
3. Obtain certification in the Responsible Conduct of Research & Scholarship Training module in PEERRS
4. Complete the Sexual Harassment and Misconduct training module
5. Complete All HR requirements including the Go Blue New Student Orientation, the I-9 process, and background check consent.
6. (Once placed on a project) Submit a progress report via InfoReady after the term is completed.

Modes of Work

Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Application Deadline

This posting is for the Winter term of UROP only. Stipends will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

The deadline to apply for a UROP placement on InfoReady is Sunday, February 1, 2026. If selected, the last day to apply to this posting is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.