FAQ
Eligibility
No. There is no minimum GPA requirement to receive UROP funding.
Yes. UROP Grants are not intended to support "general" coursework, even if it is research/inquiry-based, but funding may support students doing research or creative projects outside the classroom while they’re enrolled in Independent Study/Honors Thesis courses with section numbers in the 800-900s.
No.ÌýStudents should apply for a to attend a conference or exhibit/perform their creative work.
No. UROP funds are for faculty-mentored academic research, scholarly or creative projects only.
There are opportunities for research and development outside of UROP and the Boulder campus.
Due to a range of variables (e.g. the number of proposals submitted in each grant term, the ratio of grant types submitted, etc.) as well as variations between review cycles and budgetary allocations across fiscal years, the award rate fluctuates and complicates generalized estimations about one’s chances of receiving an award. ÌýWe encourage you to see UROP as an achievable goal that requires planning and attention to detail. ÌýThough competition has increased and the award rate has declined in recent cycles, UROP still funds the majority of students and faculty who apply.
No. Only completed applications will be reviewed. ÌýPlease make arrangements to get all of the sections of the application submitted on time.
Payment
| Applicant | Grant Type | Term | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÌýStudent | ÌýConference Travel | ÌýRolling Timeline | Up to $500 |
| ÌýStudent | ÌýAssistantship | ÌýAcademic Year (Fall & Spring) | $1,000 |
| ÌýStudent | ÌýIndividual Grant | ÌýAcademic Year (Fall & Spring) | $1,500 |
| ÌýStudent | ÌýAssistantship | ÌýSummer | $2,000 |
| ÌýStudent | ÌýIndividual Grant | ÌýSummer | $3,000 |
| ÌýFaculty | ÌýTeam Grant (Groups of 2+ Students) | ÌýAcademic Year /ÌýÌýÌýSummer | $4,000 |
| ÌýFaculty | ÌýGroup Conference Travel (2+ Students) | ÌýRolling Timeline | Up to $5,000 |
Refer to the payment pages for information about the process.
Student grant funding is paid as a stipend using the university's payroll system (job code 3205).ÌýÌýAlthoughÌýstudents need an employee identification number (EID) and payments are made through the payroll system, UROP funding is not considered payroll wages or employee compensation.ÌýUROP funding is