Event Series Timelines

Curiosity Lab

 

Introduction to UROP Student Grants

We'll provide an overview of UROP's funding options for student projects and conference presentations, explaining eligibility criteria and the application timeline.

Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

4:40 - 5:10 pm

Repeats: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

12:30 - 1:00 pm

 

Finding & Connecting with Potential Mentors

We'll provide advice about connecting with potential project mentors on the CU Boulder campus, highlighting systems for searching and strategies for initiating contact.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

4:40 - 5:10 pm

Repeats: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026

12:30 - 1:00 pm

 

Campus Undergraduate Research Programs

We'll provide a survey of the undergraduate research programs on the CU Boulder campus beyond UROP, noting how each relates to UROP funding options.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2026

4:40 - 5:10 pm

Repeats: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

12:30 - 1:00 pm

 

Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities

We'll provide an introduction to opportunities for undergraduate research beyond CU Boulder, highlighting key databases, search strategies and timelines.

Monday, Nov. 16, 2026

4:40 - 5:10 pm

Repeats: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026

12:30 - 1:00 pm

 

Writing Compelling UROP Proposals

We'll provide an overview of the components of UROP's student grant proposals, explaining how to write effectively and plan for compliance procedures. 

Monday, Nov. 30. 2026

4:40 - 5:10 pm

Repeats: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026

12:30 - 1:00 pm

Advocate Training

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Call for Participants

Developed and hosted in Boulder since 2018, UROP's Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways. UROP welcomes undergraduates at any stage of their project to participate.

Register for UROP's Sidewalk Symposium by Oct. 5, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years

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.

Celebrating 40 Years of Opportunities