CU Boulder brings in record $511 million in research funding

CU Boulder brings in record $511 million in research funding

Sept. 10, 2018

CU Boulder faculty hit a record milestone in the 2017-18 fiscal year, bringing in $511.1 million in funding for pioneering studies addressing climate change, robotics, indoor farming and more. These preliminary totals top last year’s $507.9 million in sponsored research funding across the university.

CU Boulder campus shot of sunny lake in winter

Larson and Lewis honored with 2018 Distinguished Research Lectureships

Sept. 7, 2018

Kristine M. Larson of the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences and William M. Lewis Jr. of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department have been selected to receive the 2018 Distinguished Research Lectureship. The Lectureship is among the most esteemed honors bestowed by the faculty upon a...

Postdoctoral Researcher Mentoring Plans

The National Science Foundation (NSF) requires all proposals requesting funding for postdoctoral scholars to include a Postdoctoral Researcher Mentoring Plan. If not supplied, the proposal will be returned without review. Click here for NSF’s specific guidance . RIO’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has prepared the guidance below for use when...

Data Management Plans

Data Management Plans (DMP) describe what data is generated or otherwise acquired for a particular research project, and how the data will be utilized and stored during and after a project. DMPs are required for most proposals to federal agencies as well as some private foundations. The requirements may vary...

Register Now: Book Publishing with University Press of Colorado (UPC) on Tuesday, September 18

Register Now: Book Publishing with University Press of Colorado (UPC) on Tuesday, September 18

Learn what it takes to publish an academic book. Darrin Pratt of UPC will share information about what to expect from the publishing process and what university presses and publishers are looking for in a manuscript.

Shape-shifting material can morph, reverse itself using heat, light

Shape-shifting material can morph, reverse itself using heat, light

Aug. 29, 2018

A new material developed by CU Boulder engineers can transform into complex, pre-programmed shapes via light and temperature stimuli, allowing a literal square peg to morph and fit into a round hole before fully reverting to its original form.

Register Now: Packard Fellowships & Keck Grants Workshop on Wednesday, September 12

Register Now: Packard Fellowships & Keck Grants Workshop on Wednesday, September 12

Aug. 29, 2018

Previous Packard Fellows and Keck Grant recipients will share about their successful experiences and will be available to answer questions. CU Boulder's Office of Advancement will also provide information about what types of projects each foundation is looking to fund, and how to put together a successful application.

RSVP: Navigating Research, Scholarship and Creative Work Resources at CU Boulder (Friday, 9/7)

Register Now: Navigating Research, Scholarship and Creative Work Resources on Thursday, September 13

Aug. 29, 2018

This workshop will specifically focus on resources available to help faculty and investigators identify funding opportunities, and how to work effectively with OCG to prepare and submit competitive proposals.

CU Internal Funding Opportunities Expo

Register Now: CU Internal Funding Opportunities Expo on Friday, September 14

Aug. 28, 2018

Attend this workshop to learn about funding sources available from CU to support your research, scholarship and creative work.

Leep of faith: CU scientists testing world's fastest blade runner

CU scientists testing world's fastest blade runner

Aug. 28, 2018

The scientific question at hand: Does a double-amputee running on prosthetic blades have a disadvantage over sprinters with legs? The answer could ultimately determine whether he will be allowed to compete at the 2020 Olympics.

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