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Research Programs

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Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) creates research partnerships between undergraduate students and University of Michigan researchers.

Learn how to apply to UROP, plus view upcoming events

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Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE)

University of Michigan College of Engineering and LSA Computer Science students can apply for this 10-12 week program of full-time summer research in a wide range of engineering disciplines.

View SURE criteria and learn about the selection process

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Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP)

Non-University of Michigan students, U-M Flint and U-M Dearborn students can apply for this 7-week program to conduct full-time research with some of the country’s leading faculty members.

View SROP’s mission, requirements and benefits

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Zhong Qiao, Environmental Engineering PhD Student, uses a device to measure bacterial levels in urine samples in the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Building on February 5, 2014. Photo: Joseph Xu, Michigan Engineering Communications & Marketing

CEE projects

CEE faculty are leading a variety of projects. You are welcome to contact faculty if you have additional, specific questions regarding these projects.

View all CEE SURE/SROP projects

Employment Opportunities

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“Breanna Fairchild, Civil Engineering BSE Student, writes down some of the challenges her and other members of her dialogue group discussed during the “”Unpacking Your Travel Experience”” reentry event in the Beyster Building on August 30, 2013 Photo: Joseph Xu, Michigan Engineering Communications & Marketing”

On-campus employment

Looking for work while you are in school? Go here to search and apply for part-time Work-Study and regular (non-Work-Study) jobs.

Find student jobs