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Creating global impact

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) at the University of Colorado Boulder is focused on creating global impact by cultivating and supporting collaboration, transformation and leadership. At the heart of this focus are the diverse contributions of a wide range of world-class experts, working together to accelerate ideas throughout the entire innovation lifecycle. 

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Gain a competitive edge on your NEH Fellowship application preparation

Gain a competitive edge on your NEH Fellowship application preparation

The Research and Innovation Office is excited to announce its annual National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship Peer Editing Workshop Series, facilitated by RIO Proposal Writer/Editor Donna Axel. The virtual program, which begins on January 26, is designed to assist faculty in submitting a proposal to the NEH Fellowships, due April 12, 2023.

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Education Professor Donato to deliver January 31 Distinguished Research Lecture
Education Professor Donato to deliver January 31 Distinguished Research Lecture
De Boer appointed to new role to expand national laboratory collaborations
De Boer appointed to new role to expand national laboratory collaborations
Research and creative work highlights from 2021-22 showcase CU Boulder's ecosystem of discovery
Research and creative work highlights from 2021-22 showcase CU Boulder's ecosystem of discovery
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CU Boulder commercialization drives $8 billion impact nationwide
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Jan. 31 Distinguished Research Lecture: An Elusive Quest—Mexican American Resistance to U.S. School Segregation


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$658 million in total research awards received FY 2021-22

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