During a government shutdown, agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) generally pause new grant awards, proposal reviews, and program launches. Institutions with existing federal research awards may still be able to draw down previously obligated funds, but technical assistance, progress reviews, and application processing are typically suspended.
According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), most federal research staff and grant managers are classified as nonessential and furloughed, resulting in delays that can extend well beyond the shutdown itself. Past shutdowns have led to cancellations of reserved time on national lab instruments, closures of field research sites on federal lands, etc.
The impact on undergraduate research is not yet clear, but students applying for NSF, NIH or other federally supported programs might experience delays in response times to email and program timelines might change. UROP advises students involved in projects to stay in communication with project mentors and be attentive to program websites for updates.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s administration is working to minimize disruptions to research and other grant-supported activities. In the unlikely event that students with UROP funding experience changes in their ability to accomplish project goals, such as the availability of mentors and/or resources, UROP will not withdraw previously awarded funding.
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Advance Your Academic and Professional Goals
From help refining your resume to finding an internship, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's Career Services offers a wide range of resources to help you find your professional path and get where you want to go. We recommend connecting with Career Services early and often!
Students should also keep in mind that their services are available to alumni. Additionally, we recommend checking in with the Office of Top Scholarships to explore your fit for prestigious national and international scholarships, such as the Goldwater, Udall, Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and many more!
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Refine Your Resumé
These Career Services workshops are designed to help you identify the skills you've built in your UROP and showcase them on your resume.
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Apply for Scholarships
Top Scholarships helps students prepare applications to some of the most prestigious scholarships offered from the Goldwater to the Rhodes, etc.
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Nominate Your Mentor
Recognize your mentor by nominating them for our Mentor Award, which includes the ability to grant a UROP Assistantship to a student.