Mentor Awards
Our Mentor Award recognizes campus individuals supporting undergraduates on research and creative projects, regardless of UROP funding. Recipients have the option to award an Assistantship to an eligible undergraduate of their choosing in the next academic year.
Submit a Mentor Award Nomination
Submit nominations by April 2, 2027.
Tenured/tenure-track research faculty, teaching faculty, postdocs and graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder and Anschutz Medical Campus are eligible for UROP's Mentor Award. Students are invited to nominate their mentors regardless of program funding, and we welcome submissions from early-stage researchers and creative practitioners.
1,000 word maximum: Explain how your mentor has excelled in the following:
- Training
- Professional Development
- Ongoing Support
- Evaluations and Feedback
- Impact on Learning and Development
Group Nominations: Students are able to submit group nominations by including a list of additional contributors on the form.
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CU Boulder has an expansive history engaging undergraduates in the research and creative life of the campus dating to the creation of UROP in 1986.