Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize (OURP)
The Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize (OURP) was first launched by the Provost Office in AY2006/2007 as an annual university-wide competition to encourage research and to recognise the best undergraduate researchers in NUS.
Through this competition, students develop their research skills for use in courses and other academic and professional pursuits; identify academic and career interests; learn about a new field; develop working relationships between classmates and faculty mentors; and provide them a glimpse of graduate life.

OUR Competition Guidelines for Science Students

Entry Type Categories
  • Individual- Only one project submission is allowed per student
  • Group- Please note that no more than 5 members are allowed if it is a group submission

Eligibility
All full-time matriculated Science undergraduates (including honours students) at NUS are eligible. They will need to have the Faculty's support on the merit of the project.

Project Type
The project submitted should be a credit-gaining coursework-based project (e.g. UROPS or Honours project).
Please note that for Faculty of Science, we do not encourage submissions of projects done externally (outside NUS) or in other universities/institutes overseas that do not count towards any coursework requirements in NUS.

Project Evaluation Criteria
  • Originality and significance of the project
  • Clear understanding of the subject
  • Evidence of critical and independent thinking
  • Other points of merit on the project

Value and Type of Prize for Winners

Winner Category Prize
Individual S$2000 and certificate
Group (maximum 5 members) S$5000 and certificate
Except for students in their graduating semester, the prizes awarded must be used towards participation in related activities/programmes. This may include overseas or local conferences/workshops, leadership seminars, or any other related activities approved by the Faculty which are deemed to add value to the student's overall education.
A maximum of 15 prizes are awarded by the University each year.

OURP Competition for AY2008/09
Applications are closed for AY2008/09. You may keep a look out for the next call for nominations for AY2009/10 in coming December 2009.
FOS OURP Winners' Testimonials :: AY2006/07:: AY2007/08 :: AY2008/09

Related Links :: RO OURP Website

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