Managing Faculty Project Grant Funding on One Page

 

Paying Students

Faculty are responsible for the payment of student team members and may use any method in compliance with the university's policy on paying students.

Who may I pay with UROP funding?

Students must be degree-seeking undergraduates at the CU Boulder throughout the grant term to be eligible for UROP funding and must not receive funding from another UROP source (e.g. Student Grant) during the same grant term.

What method does UROP recommend?

Faculty are encouraged to talk to student team members about payment and select the method most appropriate for their situation. Area accountants can advise about paying students with employment, stipends or financial aid.

University's OFA Policy

Stipends paid using the university's payroll system (job code 3205) are considered "Other Financial Aid" (OFA) according to the university's policy and must be reported to the Office of Financial Aid.

Resources

University Policy on Paying Students

Fin. Aid Course on Paying Students

Accounting & Speedtypes

Accounting

Am I required to track and report expenses?

No. UROP does not require faculty to report spending or provide receipts but encourages recipients to consult with their area accountants about the management of award funding.

What can I do with unspent UROP funding?

If any funds are unspent after the award’s end-date, faculty may return funding or request extensions by contacting us.

Speedtypes

What ST does UROP prefer?

"Fund 10" speedtypes (ST) are preferred, but UROP can also transfer to Fund 20, 26, 28 and 29. 

Note: All departments must pay fringe on salary expenses, and the rate varies based on employee type (faculty, staff, student). GAIR will be charged if you use an auxiliary and self-funded operations speedtype (20, 26, 28, 29).

Do I need to create a new ST?

No. UROP does not require faculty to create new ST, but they may do so as desired.

Resources

Student Employment

Student Employment helps colleges and departments hire CU Boulder students, administers work-study funds—and provides resources for students & employers.

Student Employment Office

International Students

International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) provides immigration advising for students and assists with cultural adjustment—coordinating events and supporting the transition to campus.

ISSS Office

Workers' Comp.

If a student is injured in the performance of activities related to their project during the term of their award, they might be eligible to receive Workers’ Compensation.

Workers' Compensation

UROP Mentoring Guide

You'll find resources from reflecting on your approach to mentoring to planning particular experiences for students as well as advice about best practices and more.

Mentoring Guide

Back

Faculty Grant Acceptance

Timelines

The next deadline is February 12, 2027, and will award proposals in Summer 2027 and Academic Year 2027-28. Join the Application Alert List to be notified when applications open.

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.