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Application Information and Deadlines

Before you begin, please be sure to read the Student Guide to Applying for Funding.
This PDF contains all of the information that you will need on how to apply for UROP awards.

Award Period Award Deadline Application Link
Fall 2008

FMG, FROG , SRA*
*Funds for SRAs are very limited. If you are applying for stipend funds, we strongly encourage you to apply for a FMG.

 September 17th, 2008, 12:00 noon Application Link (PDF)
Spring 2008 FMG, FROG , SRA*
*Funds for SRAs are very limited. If you are applying for stipend funds, we strongly encourage you to apply for a FMG.		 December 10th, 2007, 12:00 noon
Summer 2008 FMG, FROG, SRA, Riemen March 20th, 2008, 12:00 noon
Fall & Spring CPT, RRT Rolling, before April 30, 2008 Application Link (PDF)

Types of Funding

UROP Funds

Funding Period Fund Maximum Amount
Fall Stipend/Salary Awards (FMG or SRA) $2,000 ($1,000 from UROP for FMG)
  Funded Research Opportunities Grant (FROG) $500 (average award)
Spring Stipend/Salary Awards (FMG or SRA) $2,000 ($1,000 from UROP for FMG)
  Funded Research Opportunities Grant (FROG) $500 (average award)
Summer Stipend/Salary Awards (FMG or SRA) $4,000 ($2,000 from UROP for FMG)
  Funded Research Opportunities Grant (FROG) $500 (average award)
Year Round Conference Participation Travel (CPT) $250 (average award)
  Research-Related Travel (RRT) $250 (average award)

Other Undergraduate Research Programs - Apply through UROP Office

Award Maximum Amount Notes
$4,000 + $500 Supply Grant (FROG)
Open to Chemistry/BMB Students Summer 2008
$4,000 + Summer Housing
Open to Non-BU Students
See Beckman webpage for details
2 year commitment
Open to BU Biology, BMB, Biomedical Engineering, and Chemistry majors

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