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.

CU Boulder’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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Resources & Materials

This is an additional element to the Individual Grant proposal not included in Assistantships and serves to explain how you will get everything you need for your project.

Student Grants

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75 word maximum: Indicate the resources and materials needed for your project, and explain how you plan to acquire and make use of them.

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Should some of this grant be disbursed to a faculty/departmental account?

Yes: (100 words maximum) Explain the need to transfer funds to a faculty/departmental account.

Section Advice

You are not required to spend any portion of your UROP funding on supplies or other expenses for your project, though you may do so. Even if your mentor is providing all the resources, you will need to explain (as best you can) what resources and materials are required for the project. You are not required to provide an itemized budget of project expenses.

Individual Grants

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