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Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder has an expansive history of connecting students to the academic and creative life of the campus with investments dating to 1986 with the creation of UROP.

UROP Where You Are

We get that options can be overwhelming, career paths can be confusing, and doubt can be inhibiting. ÌýWe encourage you to stay curious about the ways forward and your own potential to pursue your passions—even if you don't know where you're going. Whether you’re planning an application for funding, engaging in a project, reflecting about next steps—or, just starting to explore, UROP meets you where you are.

Exploring

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 UROP's Curiosity Lab and see what opportunities are open for UROP teams.

Start Exploring

Applying

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.

Develop a Proposal

Engaging

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.

Prepare for Payment

Reflecting

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—regardless of UROP funding.

Consider Next Steps

Across the Disciplinary Spectrum

UROP is open to students in any field of study, or major—because inquiry happens everywhere.

Arts & Humanities

Life & Biosciences

Business

Math, Physical Sciences & Engineering

Education

Social & Behavioral Sciences

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Participate in the Sidewalk Symposium on April 25, 2025

Developed and hosted in Boulder since 2018, UROP's Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to create and share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways. UROP welcomes undergraduates at any stage of their project timeline.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) represents an opportunity to enable student-centered education that makes the most of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s global leadership in research and creative production. With well-documented benefits from persistence to postgraduate success, engagement in the research and creative life of the university can clarify career paths and prepare students for the future of work. Donations support empowering opportunities in all fields of study. .