Mentor Awards

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

Submit nominations by April 2, 2027.

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. Students are invited to nominate their mentors regardless of program funding, and we welcome submissions from early-stage researchers and creative practitioners.

Prepare a Nomination

1,000 word maximum: Explain how your mentor has excelled in the following:

  • Training
  • Professional Development
  • Ongoing Support
  • Evaluations and Feedback
  • Impact on Learning and Development

Group Nominations: Students are able to submit group nominations by including a list of additional contributors on the form.

Outreach

Call for Participants

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

Register for UROP's Sidewalk Symposium by Oct. 5, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years

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Celebrating 40 Years of Opportunities