CU Boulder is a public research institution where the faculty teaching your classes are engaged in a very high level of research activity.

We encourage you to start conversations with the people around you and consider finding a mentor working in an area of interest to you.  You can also check out our guide to connecting with faculty for advice about making contact.

  • Think about your academic and creative interests—and what makes you curious.
  • Consider what you care about and the change you want to make in your communities.
  • Connect with the people in your communities by checking out your department website and other places listed here.

Where to Look

CU Experts

CU Experts is a research and expertise database that is searchable by department, research areas, international activities, etc.

Department Websites

Department & Program Websites have a directory of faculty on their websites with information about each individual's research expertise and current activities.

First Generation Directory

Check out CU Boulder's First Generation Directory for a list of faculty who identify as first-generation and allies who can help.

Career Services

Career Development Advisors are happy to meet with you to discuss your interests, identify your strengths, explore majors, and provide advice about connecting with a potential faculty mentors.

CU Boulder Library

The CU Boulder Library offers personal research consultations to help you focus research topics, develop search strategies and identify sources for academic projects and more.

UROP Grant Directory

UROP Grant Directory lists recently-awarded UROP student grants to identify faculty with experience mentoring projects.

CU Scholar Database

Browse thousands of Honors projects completed by CU Boulder students in a wide range of majors, and check out the advisors for potential mentors.

Meet with a Peer Advisor

The BSI Scholar Ambassadors are a team of undergraduates currently involved with research and are available to meet for one-on-one advice.

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