These grants support research and creative projects involving two or more CU Boulder undergraduates. Team Grants are intended to create compelling opportunities for students to step into exciting projects, develop skills, make connections and inspire inquiry.
Award Amount
Our Team Grant award rate is standardized at $4,000 in either the Academic Year or Summer term.
Project Proposal
Team Grants are intended to create compelling opportunities for students to step into exciting projects, develop skills, make connections and inspire inquiry. Faculty have the option to include their project as an "open opportunity" on the UROP website and in promotion among LEAD Alliance communities (but may choose to opt-out of promotion). We prioritize projects that advance diversity, equity and inclusion—and encourage applicants to consult UROP's Mentoring Guide before applying. Applicants are not required to select students for their teams before applying, so we ask you to
- Outline accessible projects
- Highlight intended learning outcomes
- Provide a statement to promote the opportunity
- UROP Prioritizes Inclusive Excellence
Proposal Prompts
200 words maximum: Situate your project within other work in the field by providing a summary of the work done and discuss the theoretical traditions influencing your project. State the specific objectives/purpose of your project. Explain the project's relevance and who stands to benefit. Note what is original about your project and what contribution it makes to the field.
Creative/Performance Projects: Tell us the objectives, points of curiosity from which you're starting, hypothesis or question you're exploring and the guiding principles of the work. Discuss what theoretical, aesthetic, and/or creative traditions influence your project. Include what contributions you're making to the field. Discuss where and when the final project will be exhibited, displayed or performed. Include your own creative/performance history.
Section Advice
UROP reviewers are experienced researchers and creative practitioners but may not be familiar with the specific terminology in your field. Please avoid jargon and be sure to guide readers into the context of the project. Make your objectives clear and check that your goals are reflected in your timeline.
150 words maximum: Explain the method(s) and/or strategy used in this project, including a justification for your approach. Also justify off-site work and/or international travel if your project requires it. Note any experience, training and/or coursework required for students.
Section Advice
Though Team Grants can be designed for advanced students with prior experience and training, UROP welcomes proposals that provide entry points for students. Please be clear about your expectations and consider including details about the training you will offer.
350 words maximum: Explain your role and, if applicable, that of the additional supervisor in the mentoring of students in this project. What learning outcomes should they expect? Will they have the opportunity to co-author or present this work? Note previous experience mentoring undergraduate researchers and summarize your mentoring approach/philosophy.
150 words maximum: Explain your project timeline (when activities will happen) from the start of the grant term to which you are applying, noting major phases to the end of the grant term.
Section Advice
Please be attentive to the grant term of your proposal when putting together your timeline. If you plan to submit more than one proposal and/or are proposing continuing work, be clear how your objectives align to the grant term.
Expenses
- Itemize and total your budgetary request.
- Provide a speedtype for the fund transfer.
- Identify the Account Manager responsible for the speedtype indicated.
- Note other potential funding sources.
- Include additional information as needed.
Refer to Faculty Grant Payment for additional information.
Student Recruitment
- How many students do you anticipate supporting with this grant?
- 50 words maximum: Explain how you will work to make excellence inclusive in the recruitment and selection of undergraduate team members.
- Optional: (150 words maximum) Provide a brief statement promoting your Team Grant as a potential opportunity for undergraduates.
Faculty Grants Guide
