There are many ways to get started with undergraduate research and creative work while expanding your skillset! We invite you to explore options in Boulder and beyond in our Curiosity Lab workshops 鈥攁nd check for Open Opportunities.
We offer grants to support undergraduate projects in all fields of study and professional practice. Students can apply for funding to help mentors and develop projects, and faculty can secure funding to support student teams.
We pay student and faculty grants using different methods, and some applicants will need to complete steps to receive their payment. Recipients should plan ahead to complete these steps and mark their calendars with reminders.
We regularly survey grant recipients and program participants about their experiences and learning outcomes while encouraging continued professional development with next steps for students and mentors鈥攔egardless of UROP funding.
McNair Scholars participants are undergraduates who have demonstrated high academic potential and are either first-generation college students with financial need, or members of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education.
Studio Lab admits undergraduates who are matched with mentor-led projects from a wide array of disciplines in the College of Arts & Sciences. Mentors include tenure-track faculty members, Ph.D. candidates, and full-time researchers.
Undergraduates are an integral part of the research community in the College of Engineering & Applied Science. Students working on research projects work closely with faculty and graduate student mentors across all disciplines.