UR2PhD at UTA – Fall 2025

The UR2PhD National Program (Undergraduate Research to PhD), run by the Computing Research Association, is a national initiative designed to bridge the gap between initial research experiences and successful PhD applications in computing. The program offers structured training—such as an undergraduate research methods course, graduate school application workshops, and mentor development training—to help students develop essential research skills and more confidently pursue doctoral study.

As of Summer 2025, UT Arlington CSE is an official institutional partner. Instead of applying directly through CRA, students apply via the CSE Department at UTA. This site provides department-specific guidance and serves as our local application portal for the Fall 2025 UR2PhD solicitation cycle. Please review full program details on the CRA UR2PhD website, and return here when you’re ready to submit your application.

Opportunities

• Faculty Call for Proposals
• Undergraduate Application Info

🗓️ Timeline & Deadlines (New Cohorts)

Faculty Proposal Phase

• August 5: Faculty call opens
• August 19 23: Faculty proposals due
• August 25 26: Proposals selected; faculty notified

Undergraduate Matching Phase

• August 26 – September 2: Undergraduate application period
• September 3–7: Faculty review undergrad applicants
• September 8: Undergrads notified

Course Periods

• September 9 – December 10: Graduate mentor course
• September 23 – December 7: Undergraduate course

🗓️ Timeline & Deadlines (Existing Cohorts)

• September 1: REU Proposal due to CRA
• Rolling: Travel Funding Request

🔗 External Resources

• UR2PhD National Program

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For questions, please contact Dr. Cesar Torres at cearto@uta.edu.