Research
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Environmental Studies students at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ are fortunate to be studying in a rich research environment. Field work opportunities and research activities are enhanced by faculty affiliation with various research facilities, including theÌý, theÌý, theÌý, and theÌýÌý(IBS). Many of the institutes are involved in interdisciplinary research and activities related to the environment. Prospective undergraduate student researchers should contact individual ENVS faculty and graduate students to inquire about research opportunities. Qualifications vary depending on the help needed.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
°Õ³ó±ðÌýUndergraduate Research Opportunities ProgramÌý(UROP) offers students a chance to work alongside a faculty sponsor on original research. UROP was designed to create research partnerships between faculty and undergraduate students. "Research" in this context is interpreted as any scholarly or creative activity ranging from traditional scientific experimentation to the creation of new artistic works. Students participating in UROP might learn to write proposals, conduct research, pursue creative work, analyze data, and present the results. Undergraduates at all academic levels--freshmen through senior--can participate in UROP because of the broad range of initiatives that are offered. UROP is a campus-wide program, supporting students from all schools and colleges in all academic disciplines.
Patricia Sheffels Undergraduate Research Fund
The Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS) is pleased to offer an annual application for grants and undergraduate research. The grants are made possible through the generosity of a donor, Patricia Sheffels. Patricia Sheffels & Dept of Environmental Studies Undergraduate Research Fund.Ìý
Applications will open March 1 and are due by April 1.
Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship
The ENVS Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship supports ENVS majors to work with an ENVS faculty member or faculty affiliate and/or their research group over the summer.Ìý
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking ENVS major with a GPA of 2.5 or above. The scope of the fellowship must involve a research or scholarly project within the domain of environmental studies or sciences.Ìý
Award: Up to $3,000, which may be used as a stipend to cover things like living expenses, data collection, travel, conference attendance, or other project-related costs during the fellowship.
How to Apply: Students must first identify a faculty mentor to support the development of the proposal. The faculty advisor will be asked to provide a brief mentorship statement outlining how they will support the student fellow’s training during the fellowship.Ìý
Application Deadline: March 13, 2026Ìý
For questions, please email envsundergrad@colorado.edu Ìý
Additional Support
Additional programs may offer support, including those sponsored by the university, industry (e.g., Mobil), and agencies such as the National Science Foundation. They include SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Program), SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships),ÌýSMARTÌý(Summer Minority Access Research Training), UMP (University Mentoring Program), and REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates).
Honors Theses
See information on theÌýHonors Program.