NSF and NIH Projects
Applying
Student Grants
Students participating in projects with NSF or NIH funding mustÌýcomplete appropriate training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).ÌýStudents should talk to their mentors as soon as possible and review the resources and guidelines on theÌý.
Student's Prompt
Have you completed training in the responsible conduct of research (RCR)?
- Yes: Attach your RCR training completion certificate.
- No: (100 words maximum) Explain your plan to complete the RCR training requirements for working on NSF and/or NIH-funded research.
Mentor's Prompt
100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's plans to work on an NSF and/or NIH-funded project.
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Common Issues
The proposal contains inaccurate information, typographical errors, etc. Be sure to carefully proof your writing well before the application deadline.
Either the student or their mentor are not eligible to apply for UROP funding. Review the eligibility guidelines and consider adding ineligible mentors as an "additional supervisor."
The proposal contains personally identifiable information (PII), such as the student or mentor's name. Remove all PII—even on the mentor's endorsement.
The application misses an important campus policy compliance procedure. Talk to your mentor if you have questions about working with human or animal subjects, planning travel or contributing to an NSF and/or NIH-funded project.
Enable Transformative Learning
UROP represents an opportunity to support student-centered education that makes the most of CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s global leadership in research and creative production. We invite you to explore, consider giving and contact us as you have questions.
Our campus has an expansive history of undergraduate engagement dating to the creation of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) in 1986. A significant body of scholarship has emerged and continues to demonstrate the value of connecting students to the academic and creative life of the campus. With well-documented benefits from persistence and resilience to belonging and graduation, engagement can be transformative—and empowering for marginalized students. UROP is critical to ensuring equitable access for marginalized students by eliminating one of the most significant barriers to participation: funding.