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*

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 per term; paid bi-weekly at $18/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.

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UROP job offers 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 that project by the faculty project sponsor. The last day to apply for a Summer UROP placement via InfoReady is Sunday, June 7, 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 All HR requirements including the Go Blue New Student Orientation, the I-9 process, and background check consent.
5. Complete the Sexual Harassment and Misconduct training module
6. Complete Cybersecurity and Data Protection training module
7. (Once placed on a project) Submit a progress report via InfoReady after the term is completed.

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.

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.

This posting is for the Summer, 2026 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, June 7, 2026. If selected to a project, the last day to apply to this posting is Sunday, August 3, 2026.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.