CU Boulder's 12 research institutes account for more than half of all sponsored research dollars at the university—and they employ some of the most productive researchers in the country. With more than 900 researchers, students and supporting staff, the institutes make a major contribution to the university's research and education missions as well as the local and area economy.
Establishing a New Institute
The formation of institutes begins with the submission of proposals to the Vice Chancellor for Research and requires final approval by the University of Colorado Boulder's Chancellor.
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ATLAS Institute
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BioFrontiers Institute
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Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)
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Institute for Behavioral Genetics (IBG)
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Institute of Arctic & Alpine Research (INSTAAR)
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Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS)
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Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS)
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JILA
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Laboratory for Atmospheric & Space Physics (LASP)
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Renée Crown Wellness Institute
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Renewable & Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI)
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University of Colorado Museum of Natural History