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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Payroll Enrollment for Assistantships & Individual Grants
UROP pays student grant funding directly to recipients in one payment near the beginning of the awarded term.Ìý
UROP does not have access to most payroll information; for direct assistance, contact the Payroll Department.
Direct Deposit Questions:
- hcm_community@cu.edu
- 303-860-4200, option 2
You may need to wait until the "direct deposit window." If you are not an active employee, you will only be able to setup direct deposit during the dates posted. If you can't access your direct deposit information during the "direct deposit window," contact urop@colorado.edu.
No. You don't need to submit a timesheet (report hours) to UROP in the payroll system even though you might see us on your timesheet.ÌýBecause we use the payroll system to issue your award payment in a lump sum, the position is a temporary mechanism for payment.