ROP Information Sessions

The Experiential Education Unit, Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean, is pleased to offer Information Sessions on the Research Opportunity Program (ROP) for faculty members who wish to offer projects for the 2025-2026 season.  

We encourage faculty and staff to join us, virtually, on January 8, 2025, and virtually or in-person, on January 29, 2025, to learn more about the ROP and the resources available to support the Program. 

Topics during the Information Session will include: 

• How to create an ROP course 

• How to submit funding proposals (including items for eligibility) 

• Course requirements (including prerequisites, contract information, ROP grade submission, etc.) 

• Ethics & Safety  

• Navigating the ROPAPP online system 

Event Details

ROP Information Session for Faculty   
Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025  
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm  
Location: Virtual (virtual meeting details to be provided to registrants prior to the Session)  

The presentation portion of the Information Session will be recorded and made available for viewing on this webpage. Should you have concerns, please contact our team at: rop.utm@utoronto.ca.

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025 
 
NEW: ROP Faculty Panel
Join our hybrid Faculty Panel to explore the benefits of hosting an ROP project. Gain valuable insights from experienced faculty on fostering undergraduate student research. 
 
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025  
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm  
In-person location: Council Chambers (DV3130) (Virtual meeting details will be provided to registrants who request this option prior to the Session) 

Registration deadline: Monday, January 27, 2025 

For all accommodation requests or event inquiries, please contact rop.utm@utoronto.ca.

Click here to sign up for an ROP Information Session for Faculty & Staff, and/or The ROP Faculty Panel!

The Experiential Education Unit, Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean, will be offering Information Sessions on the Research Opportunity Program (ROP) for all students. We encourage students to join us in-person for the presentation and discussion to learn more about the ROP. 

Topics during the information session will include: 

• Benefits to students 

• Student eligibility 

• Course requirements (including prerequisites and contract information) 

• Policies and guidelines 

• Preparing an ROP application submission