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Enable transformative learning by joining the UROP Review Board!

CU Boulder has an expansive history of connecting students to the academic and creative life of the campus with significant investments in these transformative experiences dating to 1986 with the creation of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). A diverse constellation of programs now form a vibrant, welcoming community for students in all majors. We invite you to explore.

We understand that options can be overwhelming, career paths can be confusing, and doubt can be inhibiting.  Whether you’re planning an application for funding, working on a project, considering next steps, or just starting to explore your interests, UROP meets you where you are. We encourage you to stay curious about the ways forward and your own potential to pursue your passions.

 

Exploring Opportunities

There are many ways to get started with undergraduate research and creative work—while expanding your skillset as you explore.

Our Curiosity Lab workshops and resources are designed to introduce you to a range of opportunities, connect you to empowering networks, and provide resources to support your journey. Even if you don't know where you're going, you can expand your network and build skills for the journey ahead. Depending on the time of year, you might also find open opportunities in a wide range of fields.

Start Exploring Open Opportunities

Applying for UROP Funding

We welcome proposals from all fields of study and professional practice.

UROP supports projects with student and faculty grants all year, but applications are only awarded annually in the spring. Join the Application Alert List to be notified when applications open, and check out the guides to prepare your proposal in advance.

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Working on a UROP Project

Recipients of student and faculty grants should carefully read the payment instructions and plan ahead to complete surveys.

We pay student and faculty grants using different methods and strongly encourage recipients to mark their calendars with important dates.

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Planning Next Steps

We invite students and faculty to explore next steps from more experiential learning to presentation and publication opportunities.

Our resources provide advice for all students and mentors engaged in the academic and creative life of the university—regardless of UROP funding.

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Develop Student Projects

Eligible faculty can mentor student grant projects—and apply for faculty grant funding to build student teams.

  • Mentor Student Grants
  • Apply for Faculty Grants

Support UROP Programming

We rely on volunteers to review student and faculty grant proposals—and have many opportunities to engage in events.

  • Join the Review Board
  • Participate in UROP Events

Connect Students to Resources

PACE supports students presenting work at conferences and exhibitions—and our campus hosts several student journals.

  • Find Funding for Presentations
  • Explore Publication Opportunities

Engage the Community

Check out our Mentoring Guide to support your work with students—and join the conversation in the community of practice.

  • Grow with UROP's Mentoring Guide
  • Join the Community of Practice
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Social Justice

UROP is dedicated to providing equitable access to the university's research and creative resources with inclusive outreach and opportunities.

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UROP Reports

Check out the transformative outcomes in our Survey Reports and see summaries of previous proposal scores and application decisions in the Scoring Reports.

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Consider Giving

UROP represents an opportunity to support student-centered education that makes the most of CU Boulder’s global leadership in research and creative production.

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Conference Funding

Our partner program the Professional and Academic Conference Endowment (PACE) supports students sharing their work at conferences and exhibitions.

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Open Opportunities

We invite CU Boulder undergraduates to join a team working on projects in many fields of study. Projects are supported by Team Grants and often provide financial support.

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We offer flexible funding options (grants) for undergraduates and faculty to form partnerships for projects in all majors, fields of study and professional practice; host engaging events for students, staff and faculty to connect and grow; celebrate and enable mentorship; support student-led campus publications; collaborate broadly throughout campus; and work with national and global partners to advance best practices.

UROP is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday, excluding official holidays, and staff might be working remotely.

Email: urop@colorado.edu
Office: S436 Norlin Library

 

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