Indicates required field Thank you for your interest in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC) at the University of Arizona (U of A). UROC seeks to increase access for students who have faced barriers in their path to graduate school. Funding amounts and selection criteria vary from program to program, as determined by institutional or federal grant policies. Review program eligibility guidelines by visiting program websites.This application is shared by the Graduate College UROC programs: Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair), UROC-Prep, Summer Research Institute (SRI), Minimizing Health Disparities (MHD), and our partner programs, Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC), and AWARDSS-PLUS.If you are interested in applying to the UROC affiliated research program Bisophere 2, please visit the Biosphere 2 Research Experiences for Undergrads website.About the UROC application process:Application deadlines vary per program and are listed on our UROC programs overview page.Be sure to:Review the entire application carefully.Know your current cumulative GPA and calculate your GPA in your major.Letters of recommendation are not required for this application.Drafts will be saved for 14 days.In order to access your draft application, you need to log-in on the same computer you originally used to start the application and use the same account.If you have any questions, please email uroc@grad.arizona.edu. We look forward to receiving your application. Program Preference (choose all that apply) AWARDSS-PLUS year-round program Jan-Dec Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) 2 years, June-May Minimizing Health Disparities (MHD) Summer only, June - August Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program Year-round, Jan-Dec Summer Research Institute (SRI) Summer only, June - August UROC-Prep Year-round, Jan-Dec I am open to all programs based on my research interests STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Legal First Name Legal Last Name Preferred Name/Nickname Email Be sure to provide an email address that you check on a regular basis. Cell Phone Number May we text you? Yes No To comply with federal reporting requirements, the UROC application asks for the sex, ethnic, and racial background of applicants. Please review the National Center for Education Statistics standards for a detailed definition of ethnic and racial groups. Sex Sex -Select-FemaleMaleIntersexOther… Enter other… Gender Gender -Select-FemaleMaleTransgenderNonbinaryCisgenderGender neutralOther… Enter other… Date of Birth Citizenship - Select -U.S. CitizenPermanent ResidentNot a U.S. CitizenIntent on becoming a U.S. Citizen Are you Hispanic or Latinx/e? Yes No Other… Enter other… What is your race? (choose all that apply) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Other… Enter other… Are you a Pell Grant recipient? Yes No What is the highest grade or degree your Parent 1 completed? - Select -4567891011high school diploma or equivalentsome community collegetrade schoolassociate's degreebachelor's degreemaster's degreedoctorate degreeprofessional degree such as medical doctor, lawyer, pharmacist or otherunknown What is the highest grade or degree your Parent 2 completed? - Select -4567891011high school diploma or equivalentsome community collegetrade schoolassociate's degreebachelor's degreemaster's degreedoctorate degreeprofessional degree such as medical doctor, lawyer, pharmacist or otherunknown Are you a veteran? Yes No Did you transfer from a two-year college to your current institution? Yes No Have you previously participated in a UROC program? Yes No Previous UROC Participation Please list which UROC program(s) you've participated in and when Voluntary Accessibility & Support Information UROC is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all students. The information requested below is strictly voluntary and confidential. Your responses will not be used in evaluating your application for admission or selection. They are used solely to ensure we can provide or coordinate appropriate accommodations and support. Do you have a disability or a medical condition for which you may require accommodations or access adjustments? - None -YesNoPrefer not to answer Are you currently registered or affiliated with the Disability Resource Center (DRC)? - None -Yes, I am registered with the DRCNo, but I plan to connect with themNo, I do not wish to use DRC services Is there any specific support or structural accommodation you would like our program staff to be aware of to ensure your full participation? ACADEMIC INFORMATION Are you currently a University of Arizona student? Yes No Student ID number (UA Students Only) Which University of Arizona campus are you enrolled with? Tucson, Main Campus Arizona Online Non-Main Campus Are you currently classified as an Arizona resident or non-resident for tuition purposes? - Select -Arizona resident (in-state)Non-Arizona resident (out-of-state) What is your home institution? What is your major? Do not abbreviate What is your minor? Do not abbreviate. N/A is also acceptable. What is your overall GPA at it appears on your most recent transcript? What is your GPA in your major? Calculate your GPA Total completed credit hours - Select -0-29 hours (First Year / Freshman)30-59 hours (Second Year / Sophomore)60-89 hours (Third Year / Junior)90+ hours (Fourth Year+ / Senior) When did you complete, or when do you expect to complete, your bachelor's degree? Year - Select -20212022202320242025202620272028202920302031 Term - Select -SpringSummerFall Which graduate degrees are you interested in applying to? Choose all that apply Master’s PhD MD Other professional degree (JD, DVM, PharmD, etc.) Uncertain I don’t intend to apply to graduate/professional school Are you planning to apply to the University of Arizona? Yes No Do you plan to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)? Yes No We encourage students with limited research experience or limited ability to conduct research to apply, including students who are financially challenged, first generation or have faced barriers in their educational path. ESSAY QUESTIONS We encourage authentic, creative narratives that reflect your own experiences and voice. Avoid using generative AI to produce your essays. Personal Statement We want to learn more about you, your experiences and goals, and how participation in UROC could support your academic and professional development.Please address the prompts below in your personal statement (250-500 words total):Personal Experiences: What personal and academic experiences have shaped you, your interests, or your goals?Why UROC: Why is the UROC program you are applying to a good fit for your interests and goals?Future Goals: How do you hope UROC will help prepare you for graduate school and/or your future career? Research Interests We want to learn about your research interests, the questions or problems that interest you, and what you hope to explore through UROC. Please address the prompts below (250–500 words total):Research Interests: Why is research interesting to you? What topics or areas within your intended field are you most excited to explore?Research Experience: What research experience, if any, have you had? This may include research through a class, lab, internship, independent project, or other experience. Prior research experience is not required.Research Question or Problem: What is a problem, topic, or question may like to explore through research?Connection to Your Field: How could your discipline or area of study help you better understand or address this problem or question?Education/Learning Interests: Do your research interests or future goals involve education, learning, or cultural contexts? *If applicable, briefly describe how. If not applicable, you do not need to address.* MCNAIR: ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED IMPORTANT: Because you indicated an interest in the Ronald E McNair Achievement Program, some additional application materials are needed. Review the McNair Program web page for complete information.All additional documentation for your McNair application should be uploaded tohttps://arizona.app.box.com/f/e9fd02d8e02b40359adb6c352bc92c13Please read the statements below and use the checkbox to indicate your acknowledgement. Requirement: Income VerificationMcNair requires all prospective students to complete an income verification form to be considered for our program. The dependent and independent verification forms can be found on the McNair Program web page and should be completed and uploaded here. We cannot review your application without these completed documents. Requirement: Documentation for DACA, Refugee, or Asylee StudentsDACA, refugee and asylee students are eligible for UROC programs and need to upload extra documentation to be considered for the McNair program. If you would like to be considered for McNair, please complete the documents from the McNair Program web page and upload them here before continuing. McNair Additional Materials Acknowledgement Please check this box to acknowledge you have read and understood these instructions for providing additional documentation for your application to the Ronald E. McNair Program. FINAL INFORMATION & AFFIRMATION How did you hear about UROC? Email UROC Alumni Academic Advisor Faculty Conference Social Media Internet Browsing Student Club Classroom Presentations Flyer Recruiting Event Listserve Other… Enter other… Have you participated in a formal graduate school preparation program or research programs such Bridges, MARC, MBRS, SCORE, RISE, IMSD, McNair, PREP, TRiO, LSAMP, ASEMS, UBRP, Gates, NASA Space Grant Intern, other? Please indicate the name of the program. UROC receives more applications from qualified students than we have the capacity to serve. May we share your contact information and research interests with other U of A programs? Yes No Affirmation I affirm that the information provided on this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. Save Draft Preview Submit
