200 words maximum: Situate your project within other work in the field by providing a summary of the work done and discuss the theoretical traditions influencing your project. ÌýState the specific objectives/purpose of your project. Explain the project's relevance and who stands to benefit. ÌýNote what is original about your project and what contribution it makes to the field.
Creative/Performance Projects: Tell us the objectives, points of curiosity from which you're starting, hypothesis or question you're exploring and the guiding principles of the work. ÌýDiscuss what theoretical, aesthetic, and/or creative traditions influence your project. Include what contributions you're making to the field. ÌýDiscuss where and when the final project will be exhibited, displayed or performed. Include your own creative/performance history.
Section Advice
UROP reviewers are experienced researchers and creative practitioners but may not be familiar with the specific terminology in your field. Please avoid jargon and be sure to guide readers into the context of the project. Make your objectives clear and check that your goals are reflected in your timeline.
