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The UROC application process can be complex, so we've provided a brief (1 min 10 sec) video overview of the AWARDSS and UROC programs below.
Prepare
Prepare
We recommend you review the application on the website first, and return to fill it out once you have developed responses to some of the open-ended questions. The application will ask you for the information you may want to prepare before starting to fill it out, including but not limited to:
Program preference
Demographic, enrollment, degree, and financial aid information
Academic Information
Essay Questions, including:
Personal Statement
Research Interests
Diversity Statement* (See below for how we generally will ask you about this as well. Note also that NIH has a very inclusive view of diversity! If you need help preparing any of the above, don't forget you can always ask for guidance from us or get some support via The Think Tank or Student Engagement and Career Development)
Ideally, you should be sure to include the following in one of the essay responses: Graduate education intentions including what degree level you're considering in what field
Specific 2025 cohort Eligibility Requirements
Specific 2025 cohort Eligibility Requirements
This opportunity is open exclusively to U.S. citizens due to program requirements.
You must be committed to pursuing a doctoral degree and intend to immediately apply and enroll in a graduate program
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0+. (overall, major, or graduate degree)
You must meet one of the following criteria regarding academic status:
Be a continuing UA junior or senior, or
Be within 5 years of having received a Bachelor's degree or
Be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program with a graduation date no sooner than December 2025.
*Finally, you will also be asked to describe how your background contributes to the diversity of graduate education. While any student meeting the requirements is eligible, Pathways programs strongly encourage applications from individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in Ph.D. programs.
If you can answer that question and meet the above criteria - this program is for you!
If selected, you will also need the following:
Ability to commit to a full-time research apprenticeship in the Summer and a 120 hour total commitment over the Fall semester
Willingness to complete training /courses in research methods, research proposal writing, and graduate school preparation (credit, non-credit, or audit options).
We'll provide our successful framework and support of all types to help you achieve both of the above.
If you're specifically interested in educational research, feel free to get in touch with our PI, Dr. Michelle Perfect, between UROC application windows (typically due by mid Nov. each year) mperfect@email.arizona.edu
For any questions about applying contact us at COE-AWARDSS@email.arizona.edu
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