Criteria for Review of Application
IROP
IROP Criteria (pdf)
UROP
The UROP Faculty Review Committee reviews all applications. You and your mentor should read the following criteria as you prepare your application. Your application may receive a maximum of 25 points from each reviewer.
Quality of the proposal: 12 points
- Is the proposal well written, well defined, convincing?
- Is it complete? Are all parts clearly explained in accodance with the proposed outline?
- Is it manageable and appropriate for the time frame?
Qualifications of the applicant: 5 points
- Are the qualifications, preparation, and experience of the student adequate for carrying out the project?
- Will the research experience, as described, contribute significantly to the student's education?
- Does the student exhibit a mature and professional attitude toward the project?
Appropriateness of the budget: 2 points
- Is the budget itemized?
- Is it clear why the items are necessary to the project?
Faculty evaluation: 6 points
- Past or present experience supervising the student in coursework or research
- Preparation of the student to undertake the project in the time period allowed
- Significance of project and its potential educational value for the student
- Relationships between the student's project and the faculty mentor's own research or areas of expertise