{"id":137,"date":"2009-06-17T18:07:02","date_gmt":"2009-06-17T22:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/urop\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:12:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:12:49","slug":"post-an-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/urop\/mentors\/post-an-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Post an Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When posting an undergraduate research opportunity, please describe the student\u2019s role in the proposed project, address the time commitment, and include information about prerequisites or specific application guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>You only need to post an opportunity if you are actively seeking an undergraduate to assist with a research project. If you already have a student or students with whom you would like to work, they can submit an application for UROP funding. 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