CU Boulder has an expansive history of undergraduate research with significant efforts dating to 1986 with the creation of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), which offers a range of flexible grant funding options for undergraduates and faculty to form partnerships for research and creative projects in all majors and fields of study. 

UROP is an active member of the LEAD Alliance and dedicated to providing equitable access to the university's research and creative resources with inclusive outreach aligned with the diversity of student experiences.  Read our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity for more.

Students can Get Started with UROP Grants and check out the Student Grants Guide for details. Faculty can find support and resources for their work in the Mentoring Guide. UROP's partner program PACE (Professional and Academic Conference Endowment) provides funding for undergraduates to present, perform or exhibit their work at conferences and other venues.