Next Steps

Reflecting

We encourage students to consider these next steps as they pursue experiential learning on campus and beyond.

Our campus hosts many programs that provide support and funding to students interested in research, creative work, internships and more. Â鶹ÒùÔº will also find opportunities beyond the Boulder campus.

The Professional and Academic Conference Endowment (PACE) provides funding for CU Boulder undergraduates to present, perform or exhibit their research and creative work at conferences and exhibitions.

We invite you to explore the diverse selections of art and scholarship showcased in our campus journals—and encourage students to submit work for future issues.

The Office of Top Scholarships helps students prepare thoughtful applications to some of the most prestigious, nationally competitive scholarships offered.

These Career Services workshops are designed to help you identify the skills you've built in your UROP, or other undergraduate research, experience and showcase them on your resume.

Join the community in to expand your network and discover new opportunities while advancing your personal and professional goals!

provides a wide range of resources curated for undergraduates engaged in research and creative activities.

With you can cultivate a digital identity that represents you and your ongoing goals. You might also create a portfolio of creative work, share project outcomes and more.

UROP's Mentor Awards

Prepare a Nomination

Our Mentor Award recognizes campus individuals supporting undergraduates on research and creative projects, regardless of UROP funding. Award recipients will have the option to award an Assistantship to an eligible undergraduate of their choosing in the next academic year.

Mentor Eligibility

Tenured/tenure-track research faculty, teaching faculty, postdocs and graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder and Anschutz Medical Campus are eligible for UROP's Mentor Award. Â鶹ÒùÔº are invited to nominate their mentors regardless of program funding, and we welcome submissions from early-stage researchers and creative practitioners. Â鶹ÒùÔº are able to submit group nominations by including a list of additional contributors on the form.

The UROP office is closed for Winter Break, but we'll return to normal operations on Monday, January 6, 2025.Ìý

If you have questions, check out our FAQ page.