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Uplift 2026–27 | Student Application
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Name (First Middle Last)
CU Email
Gender
Are you a citizen of the United States?
Yes
No
Your citizenship will not affect your ability to participate in the Uplift program, though it may impact projects you are allowed to work with due to federal lab grants.
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latinx/Chicanx/Puerto Rican
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black/African American
Caucasian/White
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Roma
Middle Eastern
Do not wish to disclose
You are not required to share information about your identity or demographics; we analyze this data separately from your application to learn more about who engages with our program. This information is uncoupled from your responses and will not be a factor in our admissions decision.
Parent/Guardian 1 Highest Level of Education
No schooling completed
Up to 8th grade
Some high school, no diploma
High school graduate, diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Trade/Technical/Vocational training
Associate's degree
4-year degree or certificate
Master's degree
Doctorate/MD/JD
Not applicable/Do not wish to disclose
Parent/Guardian 2 Highest Level of Education
No schooling completed
Up to 8th grade
Some high school, no diploma
High school graduate, diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Trade/Technical/Vocational training
Associate's degree
4-year degree or certificate
Master's degree
Doctorate/MD/JD
Not applicable/Do not wish to disclose
How is your undergraduate education being funded?
Parents
Student loans
Scholarships/Fellowships
Self-employed
Savings
Select all that apply.
Current Major(s)/Program(s)
Current Minor(s)/Certificate(s)
What year of school will you begin this Fall?
First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
Fifth year or more
Transferred
Demographic Information
Yes
No
Do you grant STEM Routes permission to use your following information (race/ethnicity, parents/guardians highest level of education, how your undergraduate education is being funded, and your major/minor) anonymously to allow us to produce statistics about the Uplift program?
Short Answer 1
What strengths of yours do you feel would make you a good fit for research? How would the Uplift Program benefit you?
Short Answer 2
Describe a time in your life when you faced adversity. Describe the situation, outcome, and what you learned from the experience.
Short Answer 3
How would participating in Uplift enable you to empower your community in the future? What do you need from your community to feel supported? What can you offer your community to make it inclusive and welcoming?
Research Interests
Describe your research interests in as much detail as possible. If you aren't sure what topics you'd like to research, tell us about some topics that interest you in your coursework. If you very much do not want to study a certain topic, please list those (and explain why) as well.
Research Experience
Describe any prior research experiences in as much detail as possible.
Are you comfortable working with animals in your research lab?
Yes
No
Note that if you would like to work with animals, you are subject to additional screening prior to joining your lab.
What do you consider your hometown?
What do you consider your first language?
What are some of your hobbies or a few interesting facts about yourself?
