Student Resources

Student Resources

The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado offers manyÌýacademic support services. Some of these are listed here with links to relevant schedules

  • The Blanca Nodes are high performance machines that students have access to for research computing
  • Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's provides a secure connection to the campus network from any location for access to campus resources
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýÌý(OIT) offers IT support for students as well as common tech services
  • Students can obtain free licenses forÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýfor educational purposes
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýDiscovery Learning Apprenticeship ProgramÌýoffers an opportunityÌýfor qualifying students toÌýwork alongside graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, and industry representatives on original research
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýEarn-Learn Apprenticeship ProgramÌýsupports students engaged in service learning projects such as developing new courses, improving labs, or assisting faculty throughout the college
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýLearning Assistant ProgramÌýprovides a modest stipend for undergraduates hired to facilitate small-group learning in courses
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýboasts consultation services, informational workshops, and grants for undergraduate research
  • Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder'sÌý, likeÌý,ÌýÌý,²¹²Ô»åÌýINSTAAR,Ìýhave many opportunities for research-minded undergraduates
  • Local national labs, likeÌý, NIST ("" program),ÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýrun internship programs for undergraduates
  • , andÌýÌýprograms offer experience and encourage undergraduates to pursue post-graduate studies

Research is a fundamental aspect of graduate student education. Many students utilize outside funding to be able to achieve their research goals. Below you will find a compiled list of various fellowships and grants available to graduate students and postdocs. If you are interested in additional funding, please explore the list of opportunities and feel free to contact theÌýgraduate chairÌýfor assistance.

Fellowships/Awards for Graduate Students

Fellowships for Postdocs

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  • CU's Career ServicesÌýprovides assistance for students to become active participants in their career development process
  • Careers in the mathematical sciences
  • Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulderÌýÌýoffers almost 400 programs in over 70 countries
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýMathematical Contest in ModelingÌýis a yearly international contest for undergraduates sponsored by the Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýis an undergraduate certificate program designed to provide the foundation for a lifetime of analytical problem solving
  • Independent Study Agreement
About Travel Grants for APPM Grad Students:
The Graduate Committee met in September 2025 to complete a strategic budgeting exercise for its 2025–26 discretionary funds. We’re pleased to open applications for limited APPM support to help graduate students present their research at professional conferences (e.g., SIAM, APS, AGU). This program exists to ensure students can attend and present when other funding is insufficient—strengthening APPM’s international profile and our students’ professional development.
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Funding:
-Up to $1,500 per student for eligible costs (travel, registration, lodging, per diem).
-A presentation is required (talk or poster).
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Eligibility & How to Apply: The applicant must…
1. Be an APPMgraduate student in good standing with an advisor that endorses the application.
2. Submit proof of accepted presentation (e.g., conference program or acceptance email).
3. Demonstrate they have applied to all other relevant funding sources before requesting departmental funds:
Ìý Ìýa. Conference/society travel grant
Ìý Ìýb. Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Graduate School Travel Grant.
Ìý Ìýc. Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) Travel Grant.
Ìý Ìýd. Advisor research funds (confirmation required).
4. Submit a detailed travel budget estimate and complete a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØtravel request form.
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Application Process:
-All application materials should be sent to the GraduateProgram Assistant (GPA) at amgradco@colorado.edu.
-Applications must be received at least a month before the conference date. Note, students may still apply if the appropriate Grad School or GPSG windows have not opened yet, but must apply to these and send proof at the earliest possible date.
-The GPA will verify that documentation is complete and then forward the request to the Graduate Committee.
-The Graduate Committee reviews requests on a case-by-case basis and determines award amounts.
-Awardees must submit a brief post-trip note (1–2 paragraphs) summarizing the presentation and benefits to their research/professional development.
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Program Philosophy: Departmental travel funds are supplemental insurance, not a first resort. Please treat them as a safety net to promote equitable access when other sources do not fully cover costs.
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Questions: Please direct any questions to the Grad Chair or amgradco@colorado.edu.Ìý