Expectations

Applying

Student Grants

When awarded funding, UROP expects students to

  • Maintain eligible status as an undergraduate at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ throughout the award period.

  • Complete all applicable university compliance procedures related to university-sponsored travel, human and animal subject testing, and/or the responsible conduct of research.

  • Respond to UROP communications in a timely manner.

  • Maintain communication with their mentor.

  • Conduct the proposed project to the best of their ability.

Post Award Information

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Avoid these common errors:

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.

Student TestimonialsMentor Testimonials

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.