Asst. in Research (UROP) - FALL 2026 (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 6,700 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan is offering Fall 2026 UROP opportunities for UM-Flint undergraduates to work as research assistants on faculty projects. Stipends up to $1000 per term and bi-weekly pay at $18/hour are available.

Applicants must apply via InfoReady and complete HR requirements and training modules (RCR & PEERRS, Go Blue orientation, I-9, background check, and related trainings). Hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• UM-Flint undergraduate student status required
• Apply via InfoReady for UROP by the stated deadline
• Complete required HR and training modules (Go Blue orientation, I-9, background check consent, sexual harassment & misconduct, cybersecurity)

Responsibilities

• Work as a research assistant on faculty projects
• Report to the faculty mentor on pre-approved projects
• Submit progress reports via InfoReady after term completion

Job description

Asst. in Research (UROP) - FALL 2026 (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

*NOTE: You do NOT need to submit a resume*

Job Summary

The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) provides students an opportunity to work as research assistants on faculty-generated projects. UROP awards students stipends of up to $1000 per term; paid bi-weekly at $18/hr. Student assistants report directly to the faculty mentor on pre-approved research projects. If available, work-study funding and/or faculty supplemental funding (grants, department funding, etc) may also be used to fund UROP projects.

Required Qualifications*

***READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING***

UROP job offers will ONLY be given to UM-Flint undergraduate students who have successfully applied to a project via InfoReady (https://umflint.infoready4.com/#urop) AND have been accepted to that project by the faculty project sponsor. The last day to apply for a Fall UROP placement via InfoReady is Friday, October 2, 2026.

Additionally, qualified applicants are REQUIRED to do the following:

• Participate in an introductory UROP informational session online
• Obtain certification in the Responsible Conduct of Research & Scholarship Training module in PEERRS
• Complete All HR requirements including the Go Blue New Student Orientation, the I-9 process, and background check consent.
• Complete the Sexual Harassment and Misconduct training module
• Complete Cybersecurity and Data Protection training module
• (Once placed on a project) Submit a progress report via InfoReady after the term is completed.

Modes of Work

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Temp job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting.This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Application Deadline

This posting is for the Fall, 2026 term of UROP only. Stipends will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

The deadline to apply for a UROP placement on InfoReady is Friday, October 2, 2026. If selected to a project, the last day to apply to this posting is Friday, December 4, 2026.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.