The Graduate College supported UROC research programs (McNair, UROC-PREP, SRI, MHD, MARC, and AWARDSS) share one application, noted as the "UROC Application" in the left menu. Our affiliate research program (noted with an asterisk *), Biosphere 2, maintains an individual program application. Visit their website for more information.
Year-Round Programs |
The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair) is a two-year undergraduate research and grad school prep program for U of A main campus students who are first-generation college students and low-income (FGLI) or Underrepresented students in graduate education. The goal of McNair is to prepare students for a PhD in the hopes of creating a more just academia. McNair is an interdisciplinary program, so students from any major are encouraged to apply! However, since McNair prepares students for PhD and Master's, students interested in professional degrees (MD, DVM, JD, etc.) would be best served by a different program. Contact: Tori Juvera |
| UROC-Prep is a year-round undergraduate research and mentoring program for U of A students who face challenges or barriers to graduate education and have interest in pursuing a graduate degree (Master's or PhD). This program is for U of A students only and is open to juniors and seniors of all disciplines, including social science, humanities, fine arts, and STEM. There is a spring and summer professional writing course along with hands on 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: Karla Smith |
Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Contact: Cindy Neal |
Access, Wellness, And Relational Determinants of Student Success (AWARDSS) The AWARDSS-PLUS year-round program, funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education to The University of Arizona in collaboration with the U of A College of Education and the U of A Graduate College, blends research mentorship, graduate school preparation, and networking for a flexible, high-quality research/preparation experience. The primary focus of AWARDSS-PLUS is to provide upper-level undergraduate students, recent graduates, and terminal master's students with experiences conducting educational research while preparing for doctoral study. The interdisciplinary training program's theme focuses on examining individual and societal contributions to student success across the lifespan. Contact: coe-awardss@email.arizona.edu |
Summer Programs |
| 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 graduation). It is open to all disciplines, including social science, humanities, fine arts, and STEM. In addition to U of A students, SRI also accepts students from other universities dependent upon funding availability. Students interested in professional school (i.e., MD, JD, DVM) are not eligible. Contact: Karla Smith |
| 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 communities in a disproportionate manner. The program is open to junior or senior biomedical majors interested in continuing their education at the PhD level. Students interested in professional school (i.e., MD, JD, DVM) are not eligible. In addition to U of A students, MHD also accepts students from other universities dependent upon funding availability. Contact: Karla Smith |
| *Biosphere 2 Research Experiences for Undergraduates NSF REU U of A'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 |