Research Institutes at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder

Research Institutes

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's 12 research institutes account for more than half of all sponsored research dollars at the university—and they employ some of the most productive researchers in the country. With more than 3,000 faculty, researchers, students and supporting staff, the institutes make a major contribution to the university's research and education missions as well as the local and area economy.

Establishing a New Institute

The formation of institutes begins with the submission of proposals to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, and requires final approval by the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ's Chancellor. Please refer to the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ’s Institute Process and Proceduresfor the full information.

 

12 world-class research institutes

 

Institutes account for over half of all sponsored research dollars at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder

 

3,000+ researchers, students and supporting staff employed by institutes

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Research and expertise across CU Boulder.

   

Our 12 research institutes conduct more than half of
the sponsored research at CU Boulder.

More than 75 research centers span the campus,
covering a broad range of topics.

A carefully integrated cyberinfrastructure supports CU Boulder research.