IROP: International Research Opportunities Program
We encourage research, scholarly, and creative projects for undergraduate students in all UNH academic disciplines by funding international summer research. IROP grants are competitive awards supporting qualified projects in diverse settings: universities, government agencies, museums, archives, art galleries, archeological and historical sites, research libraries, laboratories, and field sites. By working closely with a UNH mentor, students identify potential research sites and foreign mentors, and address issues of cross-cultural preparation.
Students of all majors may apply for an IROP award to fund their research, scholarly, or creative project. (See What is a research project?) IROP awards endeavor to support the full cost of research expenses, including travel and nine weeks' room and board; applicants submit a detailed budget as part of their proposals (see application). Total awards vary with project needs and cost of living in the research destination. Awards for the summer of 2007 averaged $6300.
In the past, students have received IROP awards to study music in Mongolia, and to conduct research on invasive marine species in Australia.