Guidelines for Staff Supervising UROP

1. Selection of Projects

All academic staff  including research scientists who are interested in acting as supervisors in the programme must submit a summary of their projects in the registration form attached online.

2. Maximum number of students

Each supervisor may supervise up to a maximum of 3 research students during each project period, subject to the approval of the Head of Department to allow the supervisor to take more UROP students.

3. Record of UROP participation

The supervisor must complete the UROP participation form in the UROP participation record book.

The following will be assessed:

1. Literature research
2. Project work
         -Number of hours
         -Commitment
         -Quality of work
3. Project report
4. Scientific publication
5. Conference/seminar participation

4. Criteria for assessing students

The following criteria will be used to assess the performance of students participating in the UROP:

a. Criteria for Pass

1. Total project time of a minimum of 4 months and
2. Submission of a project report

b. Criteria for Merit

1. Total project time of a minimum of 4 months
2. Submission of a project report and
3. 1 publication in an international/regional refereed journal (editor`s letter of acceptance for publication to be attached)
   or
   1 or more presentation at an international conference (submit conference proceedings of abstract/email correspondences) with proof of significant contribution to the project.

c. Criteria for Distinction

1. Total project time of a minimum of 4 months
2. Submission of a project report
3. 2 or more publications in international journal or 1 publication in a journal with high impact factor
   or
   
4. Winner of one of the following Research Prize for Undergraduates:
• Jane Prize for Paediatrics
• Ophthalmology Gold Medal and Book Prize
• Outstanding Undergraduate Research Prize
• Received an award at a reputable scientific meeting/conference
• Any other undergraduate research awards will be considered on a case by case basis
5. Distinction can also be awarded for outstanding research work at the discretion of the UROP review Committee