Application Guide

Read all of the information in this Application Guide with your mentorÌýbefore you start an application and contact us with questions as soon as possible.ÌýWe recommend that you prepare your responses in advance, then click the "Apply Now" button when you're ready to submit. We also recommend reviewing the Payment Timeline belowÌýbefore you submit an application to determine when you might expect payment.

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Eligibility

CU Boulder undergraduates can apply as soon as they're accepted to present their work—but no later than the start of the event.

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Application Information

We encourage students to prepare their application materials in advance and keep their mentors informed throughout the process.

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Mentor Endorsement

CU Boulder and Anschutz Medical Campus faculty, instructors, staff, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students are eligible mentors.

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International Travel

If planning international travel, students must complete the International Travel Registration process as per university policy.Ìý

Terms and Conditions

Payment Timeline

July August September October November December January February March April May June
July

July

This date applies if you do not already have a CU employee identification number.

  • June 27, 2024 or ASAPÌý- Personal Information (PI)ÌýForm Due

These dates apply to all recipients. You will either setup direct deposit or double-check your information at this time.

  • July 13-18, 2024 - Direct Deposit Window

Look for your payment at this time.

  • July 31, 2024Ìý- Stipend Pay Date

August

This date applies if you do not already have a CU employee identification number

  • July 25, 2024 or ASAPÌý- Personal Information (PI)ÌýForm Due

These dates apply to all recipients. You will either setup direct deposit or double-check your information at this time.

  • August 10-19, 2024Ìý- Direct Deposit Window

Look for your payment at this time.

  • August 31, 2024Ìý- Stipend Pay Date

September

This date applies if you do not already have a CU employee identification number.

  • August 22, 2024 or ASAPÌý- Personal Information (PI)ÌýForm Due

These dates apply to all recipients. You will either setup direct deposit or double-check your information at this time.

  • September 7-17, 2024Ìý- Direct Deposit Window

Look for your payment at this time.

  • September 30, 2024Ìý- Stipend Pay Date

October

This date applies if you do not already have a CU employee identification number.

  • September 26, 2024 or ASAPÌý- Personal Information (PI)ÌýForm Due

These dates apply to all recipients. You will either setup direct deposit or double-check your information at this time.

  • October 12-20,Ìý2024Ìý- Direct Deposit Window

Look for your payment at this time.

  • October 31, 2024Ìý- Stipend Pay Date

November

This date applies if you do not already have a CU employee identification number.

  • October 24, 2024 or ASAPÌý- Personal Information (PI)ÌýForm Due

These dates apply to all recipients. You will either setup direct deposit or double-check your information at this time.

  • November 9-17,Ìý2024Ìý- Direct Deposit Window

Look for your payment at this time.

  • NovemberÌý29, 2024Ìý- Stipend Pay Date

December

PACE does not issueÌýpayments in December to give our accounting team time for fiscal procedures. Be sure to plan ahead if your event occurs in December or January.

January

This date applies if you do not already have a CU employee identification number.

  • December 26, 2024 or ASAPÌý- Personal Information (PI)ÌýForm Due

These dates apply to all recipients. You will either setup direct deposit or double-check your information at this time.

  • January 11-20,Ìý2025Ìý- Direct Deposit Window

Look for your payment at this time.

  • January 31, 2025Ìý- Stipend Pay Date

February

This date applies if you do not already have a CU employee identification number.

  • January 23, 2025 or ASAPÌý- Personal Information (PI)ÌýForm Due

These dates apply to all recipients. You will either setup direct deposit or double-check your information at this time.

  • February 8-17,Ìý2025Ìý- Direct Deposit Window

Look for your payment at this time.

  • February 28, 2025Ìý- Stipend Pay Date

March

This date applies if you do not already have a CU employee identification number.

  • February 20, 2025 or ASAPÌý- Personal Information (PI)ÌýForm Due

These dates apply to all recipients. You will either setup direct deposit or double-check your information at this time.

  • March 8-18,Ìý2025Ìý- Direct Deposit Window

Look for your payment at this time.

  • March 31, 2025Ìý- Stipend Pay Date

April

This date applies if you do not already have a CU employee identification number.

  • March 27, 2025 or ASAPÌý- Personal Information (PI)ÌýForm Due

These dates apply to all recipients. You will either setup direct deposit or double-check your information at this time.

  • April 12-17,Ìý2025Ìý- Direct Deposit Window

Look for your payment at this time.

  • April 30, 2025Ìý- Stipend Pay Date

May

TBD

June

PACE does not issueÌýpayments in June to give our accounting team time for fiscal procedures. Be sure to plan ahead if your event occurs in June or July.

Application Process Overview

Step 1

Review all of the guidelines on the PACE website to confirm your eligibility and plan your application with your mentor.

Step 2

Prepare your application with your mentor and submit using the secure and accessible online forms linked on this site.

Step 3

When you submit your application, your mentor will receive an email with a unique link to access the Mentor Endorsement form.

Step 4

Your application will be reviewed 2-4 weeks after the endorsement is completed, and PACE staff may follow up as needed.

Step 5

Decision notices are sent from urop@colorado.edu and may require additional compliance steps—if travelling internationally.