For National Laboratory Partners

Through partnerships with national laboratories, the University of Colorado Boulder's internationally-recognized researchers leverage state-of-the-art tools, unique expertise, and other resources to conduct impactful science across a wide range of fields and disciplines and train the workforce of the future. 


CU Boulder has cultivated a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence, making it an attractive partner for national laboratories seeking to tackle complex scientific challenges of national interest. With annual research expenditures of over $650M and over 30,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students, the University of Colorado Boulder's diverse range of research facilities, centers and institutes provides fertile ground for cross-disciplinary endeavors. University faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, students and partners work together to conduct groundbreaking work to advance understanding in critical areas. These efforts are supported by wide-reaching shared facilities and a team dedicated to supporting commercialization of university-led research.

 

Research Focus Areas

2,000 +

undergraduates involved directly in research

 

#3 worldwide

in geosciences (U.S. News & World Report)

 

Top 3%

worldwide for scholarly research citations

 

$ 684 M

in total research awards received 2022-23

 

Workforce Development Hub

CU Boulder shapes tomorrow’s leaders across a variety of different areas of specialization, providing opportunities for learners from a wide range of backgrounds and interests to advance their education for the greater good of the nation.

How we contribute

  • Incubating and delivering flexible skill-building opportunities
  • Increasing access and support for disadvantaged populations to upskill and reskill
  • Forecasting and developing skills for emerging technologies
  • Creating multi-faceted coalitions with national labs to develop “k through grey” skill pathways

Opportunities for Engagement

 

 

Internships for CU Boulder Students

Enhancing student research experiences and building tomorrow’s laboratory workforce

 

 

Joint Positions

Fostering sustained engagement across the university-laboratory interface and opening new opportunities for project funding

 

 

Collaborative Research

Leveraging unique expertise and facilities to conduct cutting edge research aimed at solving problems of national interest

 

 

Campus Events

Showcase laboratory research, opportunities, facilities, and programs to the CU Boulder community and foster discussions on advancing partnerships.

 

  Search Faculty Experts 

Research and expertise across CU Boulder.

   

  Research Institutes 

Our 12 research institutes conduct more than half of
the sponsored research at CU Boulder.

  Research Centers 

More than 75 research centers span the campus,
covering a broad range of topics.

  Research Computing 

A carefully integrated cyberinfrastructure supports CU Boulder research.