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 ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß 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.
Award recipients will have the option to award an Assistantship to an eligible undergraduate of their choosing in the next academic year.
Prepare 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
Group Nominations
Students are able to submit group nominations by including a list of additional contributors on the form.
Summer Projects
Students can nominate their mentors based on their experiences in the summer grant term by submitting nominations any time before the spring deadline, though decisions won't be sent until late in the spring semester.
Mentor Award Announcements
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March 27, 2026
UROP Mentor Award nominations are due by 5:00 pm MST on March 27, 2026, and decisions will be sent in April 2026.
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