Giving Opportunities

UROP continues to be dedicated to creating valuable and memorable research experiences for undergraduate students.  Admissions for Fall 2005 has generated the largest demand by incoming students. UROP is always seeking additional resources to provide as many students as possible with the opportunity to be a part of our exciting research community. 

There are several ways UROP Alumni can support UROP in this effort:

Become a Mentor!

The value of mentorship is incomparable. Mentors greatly enhance the undergraduate experience. By mentoring students who are conducting research in your field of work, you would be able to provide UROP students with a career role model.  There are many ways to become an active mentor:

• volunteer to speak to current students at a research seminar
• host a field trip to your workplace   and/or
• share your career interests

Become a UROP Alumni Sponsor!

Your financial contribution will help UROP to meet the increase in student demand for additional research opportunities.

• $3,500 will support one student for a summer research fellowship.
• $1,000 will send a student to a national or international research conference.
• $100 will help establish an endowment to support the UROP summer fellowship programs.
• $25-$50 will help fund specialized workshop training programs.

For more information about current UROP activities and the ways in which you can support UROP, email Ann Sprunger or Sandra Gregerman.  You may also obtain more information by calling UROP at (734) 615-9000.

You can make a gift on-line, via a Telefund call, or by mail.  Please note how you would like to support UROP with your payment.  Questions may be referred to the LSA Fund Office • 524 South Main Street • Ann Arbor,MI 48104 • (734) 998-7684