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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Direct Deposit Instructions

Student Payroll Enrollment

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1. Log into the Buff Portal - Use your CU IdentiKey credentials to log into the Buff Portal, where you will access Employee Resources (myCUinfo).

2. Click on the "NavBar" - Click on the "NavBar" (looks like three stacked lines) in the upper right-hand corner of your browser, which opens the NavBar on the right.

3. Click on "CU Resources" - Click on the "CU Resources" icon, which will open a secondary menu in the "NavBar."

4. Click on "My Info & Pay" - Click on "My Info and Pay," which will open an icon menu.

5. Click on "Direct Deposit" - Click on "Direct Deposit," which will open the "Two-Factor Authentication" window.

6. Two-Factor Authentication - When you click on "Direct Deposit," a "two-factor authentication" screen will pop-up for security purposes. View Two-Factor Authentication Instructions for more information.

7. Direct Deposit Setup - Click "Add" for a new account or "Edit" to update an account. ÌýEnter "Balance" as the account type, and leave the Amount/Percent blank. For example:

  • Account type: Checking
  • Deposit type: Balance
  • Amount/Percent: (leave blank)
  • Deposit order: 1

8. Return to "My Info & Pay" - When the direct deposit setup is complete, return to "My Info & Pay" to update your mailing address.

9. Click on "My Info" - Click on the "My Info" icon to see your current mailing addresses.

10. Update Mailing Addresses - Review and update your mailing addresses as needed. International students must enter their international address as their "home address." If you do not setup direct deposit, you will be mailed a check at the "mailing address" listed here.

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