Locate Research Opportunities

Here are many opportunities for CU-Boulder students to gain research experience. Conducting research with a faculty member allows you to explore your career of interest, develop a one-on-one relationship with a professor, gain career-specific skills, and participate in cutting-edge work in your field.

Be sure to review your major department web site, or ask your academic advisor or professor about research opportunities specific to your field of study.

For All Levels & Majors

• The Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado at Boulder.
• INSTAAR includes several programs, such as UROP, SURE, SMART, REU, etc.
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

For Engineering, Math & Science Students:

• Discovery Learning Apprenticeships
• Laboratory for Atmospheric & Space Physics (LASP)
• The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR/UCAR)
• Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research & Science
• Bioscience Undergraduate Research Skills & Training (BURST)
• University of Colorado Cancer Center
• Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART)
• Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)