Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Menzies' Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is a scheme designed to give undergraduate students at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) an early opportunity to experience real life in a research laboratory and gain insight into careers in medical research.
The UROP program is an opportunity for undergraduate students of the University of Tasmania to participate in paid research work at Menzies.
About the UROP program
Students undertake a project that is part of a research program at the Menzies Research Institute, UTAS. They are supervised by a research scientist in a mentoring role, and work alongside other research staff and students in the team.
The project can be experimental and based in a laboratory, it may involve an epidemiological investigation of the causes of disease or the assessment of a population health intervention, or it may be bioinformatical or statistical in nature.
While the scheme is not a formal part of undergraduate coursework, it is supported by UTAS because it aims to provide a vertical integration of practical research into the undergraduate years. Students will be able to practise the knowledge and skills obtained in undergraduate science-based course in the program and vice versa.
Benefits of participating in UROP
There are many benefits to participating in UROP. As a student, you will:
- Be part of the excitement of being a researcher in an internationally competitive research institute
- Experience being part of a research team
- Develop expertise in laboratory techniques and experimental design
- Potentially contribute to scientific publications, patents and presentations
- Create future job and post-graduate opportunities through networking
- Benefit from workshops in scientific and career development.
Who Can Apply?
To find out more about UROP - including eligibility, applying, selection process, conditions such as stipend/rates of pay, and responsibilities - please go to UROP Application and Instructions
Applications close Friday 16 October 2009
The scheme appeals particularly to Science and combined-Science degree students, including those studying the biomedical sciences, genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, mathematics and statistics. Students from non-scientific courses are welcome to apply but will need to demonstrate their particular interest in medical research.
View current UROP students for 2008/2009.
For more information, contact:
UROP Coordinator
Phone: (03) 6226 4712
