Engage in real-world research under the guidance of faculty and graduate student mentors.ÌýThere are many opportunities to do research at the University of Colorado Boulder. Find your fit from the programs below, talk to a professor or investigate open positions through research facilities on campus.
In addition, seek out research opportunities through the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduate (), NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (), or other professional societies.Ìý
Earn hourly wages while engaging in research with college faculty and graduate students.
For undergraduate students
Conduct research in an area related to your interests with faculty, graduate students, and industry or government partners.Ìý
For undergraduate students
Earn course credit for research activities by initiating an independent study. Requirements vary by department.
For undergraduateÌýand graduate students
The Fundamentals of Undergraduate Research (FUTURE) programÌýallows studentsÌýto work on a research project 3-5 hours per week and participate in a 1-credit hour seminar course on research practices.
For undergraduate and graduate students
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a unique research experience that supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)Ìýmission.
For undergraduate students
The National Science FoundationÌýfunds a large number of research opportunitiesÌýthrough its REU Sites program. CU Boulder has several REU programs, check with your department or area of interest.
For undergraduate students
Â鶹ÒùÔº in the SMARTÌýprogram prepare for graduate degrees in science, math and engineering work onÌýresearch under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
For undergraduate students
UROPÌýfacilitates participation in faculty-mentored research projects. Funding opportunities exist and the program is flexible, allowing research study in any academic area university-wide.
For undergraduateÌýstudents
CU Engineering Undergraduate Research OpportunitiesÌýgivesÌýstudents first-hand experienceÌýto learn from seasoned professionals in the field. These outstanding research mentors have helped students grow theirÌýprofessional networks and sharedÌýinsider knowledge and wisdom about research.
