Mentor Awards

Our Mentor Award recognizes campus individuals supporting undergraduates on research and creative projects, regardless of UROP funding.

Mentor Eligibility

Tenured/tenure-track research faculty, teaching faculty, postdocs and graduate students at the University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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. Students are able to submit group nominations by including a list of additional contributors on the form.

Award recipients will have the option to award an Assistantship to an eligible undergraduate of their choosing in the next academic year.

ÌýÌýPrepare 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

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Submit Nominations by

April 11, 2025

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