UROP's Curiosity Lab - New Events and Opportunities
Virtual: Tuesday, October 14, 2:00 to 2:30 pm
UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Finding & Connecting with Potential Mentors
We'll discuss a variety of approaches to finding and connecting with potential research and creative project mentors on the CU Boulder campus.
Virtual: Monday, October 20, 3:00 to 3:30 pm
UROP’s Curiosity Lab: College of Engineering & Applied Science
CU Boulder's College of Engineering & Applied Science offers numerous undergraduate research opportunities, including paid positions through programs like the CU Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (CU SPUR) and the year-long Discovery Learning Apprenticeship (DLA), as well as the introductory Fundamentals of Undergraduate Research Program (FUTURE) for first and second-year students.
Virtual: Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 to 2:30 pm
UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Applying for UROP Grants (for Projects)
We'll discuss how to prepare compelling applications for UROP Student Grants (Assistantships and Individual Grants).
Virtual: Tuesday, October 21, 3:00 to 3:30 pm
UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Applying for UROP Grants (for Conferences)
We'll discuss how to prepare applications for UROP Individual Travel Grants, which support students presenting work at academic and professional conferences.
Virtual: Tuesday, October 28, 2:00 to 2:30 pm
UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Exploring Summer Research Opportunities
We'll discuss a wide range of options for engaging in undergraduate research and creative work over the summer term, highlighting NSF REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) and useful databases to focus your search.
Virtual: Tuesday, November 4, 3:00 to 3:30 pm
UROP’s Curiosity Lab: Education Abroad Programs
CU Boulder’s Education Abroad coordinates a wide range of options to engage in undergraduate research and field study at international locations with partners such as Arcadia Abroad, SEA (Sea Education Association) and SIT (School for International Training).
Virtual: Thursday, November 6, 3:00 to 3:30 pm
UROP’s Curiosity Lab: CU Anschutz Gates Institute Summer Internship
The Gates Summer Internship Program (GSIP) is a full-time, paid 11-week training program. Interns will work in a Gates Institute member's laboratory, and participate in weekly GSIP seminars, social events and community service. They will present their summer research project in a poster session at the Final Day Program. GSIP is open to undergraduates in a science-related major who are enrolled in an undergraduate program at the time of application.
Deadline to Register: December 5, 2025
NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research
NCUR is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study. This gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning. NCUR 2026 will be hosted in Richmond, Virginia from April 13 to 15, 2026.
REMINDERS:
Deadline to Register: Friday, October 3, 2025
Virtual: Monday, October 6, 3:00 to 3:30pm
UROP's Curiosity Lab: College of Arts & Sciences STUDIO Lab
Virtual: Monday, October 6, 4:00 to 4:30pm
UROP's Curiosity Lab: CU Anschutz Colorado Research Experiences (CORE)
Note: The Neuroscience Club is hosting a special event featuring MD and PhD students from CU Anschutz to talk about CORE on Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Ramaley N1B23 with free pizza!
Deadline: Saturday, October 11, 2025