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Team Grants
Faculty may apply for Team Grants that provide up to $3,000 for research and creative projects involving two or more CU Boulder undergraduates.
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Notices
Student and faculty grant applications are due February 17, 2023 (for proposals planned in Summer 2023 and/or Academic Year 2023-24).
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Team Grant Proposal
Goals
Team Grants are intended to create compelling opportunities for students to step into exciting projects, develop skills, make connections and inspire inquiry.
Building Teams
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
We prioritize projects that advance diversity, equity and inclusion—and encourage applicants to consult UROP's Mentoring Guide before applying.
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 opt-out of promotion.
CU Boulder History Project
UROP is particularly interested in projects that relate to the CU Boulder History Project. Check out our call for proposals for details.
Project Proposal
Context and Objectives
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.
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.
Methodology and Strategy
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.
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.
Mentoring Role
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.
Advice | UROP strongly encourages applicants to read UROP's Mentoring Guide before preparing a proposal.
Timeline
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.
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.
Budget and Student Recruitment
Expenses
- Itemize and total their 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.
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.
Compliance
Human Subjects
Projects involving human subjects may require approval by the IRB and involve additional steps in the application and award process.
Students: Talk to your mentor as soon as possible and review the resources and guidelines on the IRB website.
Additional Prompts
Have you completed training in human subject research (IRB)?
- Yes: Attach your IRB training completion certificate.
- No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to complete the IRB training requirements for human subject testing.
Mentor's Prompt
100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's plans to work with human subjects.
Have you completed training in human subject research (IRB)?
- Yes: Attach your IRB training completion certificate.
- No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to complete the IRB training requirements for human subject testing.
Has your project been approved by the IRB?
- Yes: Attach your IRB approval.
- No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to receive IRB approval for your project, noting how you will identify and protect subjects during and after the project.
Mentor's Prompt
100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's plans to work with human subjects.
Has your project been approved by the IRB?
- Yes: Attach your IRB approval.
100 words maximum: Explain your plan to ensure all students complete the IRB training requirements for human subject testing and the project receives IRB approval, noting how you will identify and protect subjects during and after the project.
Animal Subjects
Projects involving animal subjects may require approval by the IACUC and involve additional steps in the application and award process.
Students: Talk to your mentor as soon as possible and review the resources and guidelines on the IACUC website.
Additional Prompts
Have you completed training the care and use of animals (IACUC)?
- Yes: Attach your IACUC training completion certificate.
- No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to complete the IACUC training requirements for non-human animal subject testing.
Mentor's Prompt
100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's plans to work with animal subjects.
Have you completed training the care and use of animals (IACUC)?
- Yes: Attach your IACUC training completion certificate.
- No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to complete the IACUC training requirements for non-human animal subject testing.
Has your project been approved by the IACUC?
- Yes: Attach your IACUC approval.
- No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to receive IACUC approval for your project, noting how you will identify and protect subjects during and after the project.
Mentor's Prompt
100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's plans to work with animal subjects.
Has your project been approved by the IACUC?
- Yes: Attach your IACUC approval.
100 words maximum: Explain your plan to ensure all students complete the IACUC training requirements for non-human animal subject testing and the project receives IACUC approval, noting how you will identify and protect subjects during and after the project.
NSF and NIH Projects
Students participating in projects with NSF or NIH funding must complete appropriate training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).
Students: Talk to your mentor as soon as possible and review the resources and guidelines on the RCR website.
Additional Prompts
Have you completed training in the responsible conduct of research (RCR)?
- Yes: Attach your RCR training completion certificate.
- No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to complete the RCR training requirements for working on NSF and/or NIH-funded research.
Mentor's Prompt
100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's plans to work on an NSF and/or NIH-funded project.
100 words maximum: Explain your plan to ensure all students complete the RCR training requirements for working on NSF and/or NIH-funded research.
Travel
Projects involving domestic and/or international travel require additional steps in the application and award process.
Students: University policy restricts travel to students who are 18 years of age or older, so you will need to certify your age.
Additional Prompts
Student Grants
- Will you be at least 18 years of age by the time you intend to travel?
- Destination(s): State/Province/Region, City, Zip/Postal Code
- Lodging(s): Name, Street Address, Phone
- Emergency Contact: Name, Phone, Email and Relationship
- Hospital or Medical Facility: Name, Street Address, and Phone
Mentor's Prompt
100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's domestic or international travel plans.
- Will you be at least 18 years of age by the time you intend to travel?
- Destination(s): Country, State/Province/Region, City, Zip/Postal Code
- Lodging(s): Name, Street Address, Phone
- Emergency Contact: Name, Phone, Email and Relationship
- Hospital or Medical Facility: Name, Street Address, and Phone
Have you completed the international travel registration process?
- Yes: Attach your approval email.
- No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to complete the international travel registration process.
Mentor's Prompt
100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's domestic or international travel plans.
Check out the next tab for details on the international travel registration process.
Faculty Grants
- Destination(s): State/Province/Region, City, Zip/Postal Code
- Lodging(s): Name, Street Address, Phone
- Hospital or Medical Facility: Name, Street Address, and Phone
- Destination(s): Country, State/Province/Region, City, Zip/Postal Code
- Lodging(s): Name, Street Address, Phone
- Hospital or Medical Facility: Name, Street Address, and Phone
Have you completed the international travel registration process?
- Yes: Attach your approval email.
- No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to complete the international travel registration process.
Check out the next tab for details on the international travel registration process.
International Travel
UROP International Travel Policy
If planning international travel, applicants must complete the International Travel Registration process as stipulated in the Policy on Student International Travel and Programs.
Applicants are responsible for paying the cost of the program and all related fees directly. UROP recommends starting the process no later than 3 months prior to departure.
To begin, email registertravel@colorado.edu.
COVID-19 Policy
Travelers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the decision made by the University of Colorado. Due to the continued fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic and global response, UROP recommends closely following the advice of the CDC, International SOS, U.S. Department of State and local on-site contacts. As you're planning for your time abroad, be prepared for last minute changes in your ability to travel internationally and potential financial ramifications.
High-Risk Locations & Travel Advisory Suspension Appeals
All travel to a country and/or area designated as a “High-Risk Location” is restricted and requires an appeal to the campus International Risk Committee for Student Travel for permission to travel. Please note that the IRC may withdraw approval for international travel at any time based on changes in the security, health, or safety situation of a location. Additionally, the IRC may request a review of travel plans for approval at any time, regardless of the current US Department of State Travel Advisory level.
UROP International Travel Procedure
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UROP will notify Education Abroad (EA) of all applications proposing international travel. For student grant applicants, notices are sent to EA as faculty mentors complete and submit the Mentor Endorsement form.
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Applicants will be contacted by an EA representative and are expected to follow up in a timely manner—to start the International Travel Registration process, determine if additional compliance procedures are necessary and establish a timeline appropriate for their travel plans.
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EA will notify UROP that applicants have started the International Travel Registration process and alert UROP if an applicant's travel plans require an appeal from the International Risk Committee (IRC).
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UROP will send decision notices after EA confirms that applicants have started the registration process.
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Applicants travelling to locations that do not require an appeal from the IRC may be issued payment before the travel registration process is completed.
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Applicants travelling to locations that require an appeal from the International Risk Committee or additional compliance procedures will be issued payment only after their travel plan has been approved. Award offers will be withdrawn if an applicant's travel plans are not approved by the IRC. Applicants are responsible for notifying UROP of final IRC decisions.
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COVID-19 Risk
You will be required to agree to the following statement acknowledging the risk of COVID-19:
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there are enhanced risks associated with travel. Please review these terms and provide your acknowledgement and understanding of the enhanced risks associated with your destination so that you can make informed decisions and reduce the potential risks associated with travel.
- I understand that the World Health Organization has classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. I further understand that COVID-19 is a highly contagious and dangerous disease, and that contact with the virus that causes COVID-19 may result in significant personal injury or death to me or others. I am aware of and and accept all the risks inherent in traveling and participating in this program.
- I have reviewed the U.S. State Department Travel Advisory for my travel destination, including their COVID-19 Travel Information.
- I have reviewed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) country-specific information for my destination as well as their COVID-19 Information.
- I understand that it is possible to contract COVID-19 even if I follow all safety precautions and guidelines recommended by the CDC and other federal, state and local government health officials. I recognize that my participation in this program may expose me to inherent, unforeseeable risks not within the control of CU Boulder.
- I understand that any unanticipated travel or lodging costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic will be my responsibility.
- I understand that I am subject to all local laws, regulations, ordinances or other government-related orders while participating in this program.
- I am responsible for my own personal health and safety. I assume the responsibility for obtaining all required medical advice, and/or medications from a healthcare professional prior to traveling.
- I will take the necessary steps to prepare myself and manage the risks of traveling.