How long will the UROP scheme continue?
The scheme will continue at least until the end of 2009 under partial support from the Victorian State Government. Back to top Is anyone from any university eligible to apply? Bio21 Cluster manages UROP in Victoria only. Students from any Victorian Tertiary Institution is eligible to apply as long as they are undergraduates. Back to top I am not studying biomedical sciences can I still apply? Yes, there are a variety of skills required in biomedical research and various projects are offered. The applicant would have to demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing biomedical research or a related field. Back to top How much time would I have to make available for UROP? During semester the recommended commitment is approximately 8 hours a week, arranged around the students university timetable. During the university recess periods, UROP students usually work full-time for at least some of the vacation. Students are not expected to work during swot-vac and exam periods. Back to top What are
