Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

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Explore with UROP

CU Boulder has an expansive history of connecting students to the academic and creative life of the campus with significant investments in these transformative experiences dating to 1986 with the creation of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). A diverse constellation of programs now form a vibrant, welcoming community for students in all majors鈥攐ffering culturally responsive mentorship, empowering networks, training and more.听We invite you to explore.

We understand that options can be overwhelming, career paths can be confusing, and doubt can be inhibiting.听 We encourage you to stay curious about the ways forward and your own potential to pursue your passions鈥攅ven if you don't know where you're going. Experiential learning, such as undergraduate research and creative work, can听advance your goals while you explore听your options. Whether you鈥檙e听planning an application for funding, working on a project, considering next steps, or just starting to explore your interests,听UROP meets you where you are.

Exploring Opportunities

There are many ways to get started with undergraduate research and creative work鈥攚hile expanding your skillset as you explore.

Our Curiosity Lab workshops and resources are designed to introduce you to a range of opportunities, connect you to empowering networks, and provide resources to support your journey. Even if you don't know where you're going, you can expand your network and build skills for the journey ahead. Depending on the time of year, you might also find open opportunities in a wide range of fields.

Start Exploring Open Opportunities

Applying for UROP Funding

We welcome proposals from all fields of study and professional practice and provide resources to support your applications.

Applications due by February 14, 2025 for projects planned in the Summer 2025 and/or Academic Year 2025-26 grant terms.

Prepare a Proposal

Working on a UROP Project

Recipients of student and faculty grants should carefully read the payment instructions and plan ahead to complete surveys.

We pay student and faculty grants using different methods and strongly encourage recipients to mark their calendars with important dates.

Payment Surveys

Planning Next Steps

We invite students and faculty to explore next steps from more experiential learning to presentation and publication opportunities.

Our resources provide advice for all students and mentors engaged in the academic and creative life of the university鈥攔egardless of UROP funding.

Student's Next Steps Mentor's Next Steps

Get Involved

Develop Student Projects

Eligible faculty can mentor student grant projects鈥攁nd apply for faculty grant funding to build student teams.

Mentor Student Grants
Apply for Faculty Grants

Support UROP Programming

We rely on volunteers to review student and faculty grant proposals鈥攁nd have many opportunities to engage in events.

Join the Review Board
Participate in UROP Events

Connect Students to Resources

PACE supports students presenting work at conferences and exhibitions鈥攁nd our campus hosts several student journals.

Engage the Community

Check out our Mentoring Guide to support your work with students鈥攁nd join the conversation in the community of practice.

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