2026 Core Facility Vouchers—Undergraduate Investigators
The 2026 Core Facility Vouchers—Undergraduate Investigators grant from CU Boulder funds undergraduate research using campus core facilities and advanced instrumentation.
Funder: University of Colorado Boulder
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 (2026 cycle, rolling) | May 31, 2027 (FY27 cycle, rolling)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per applicant; funds must be used at CU Boulder Core Facilities; no-cost extensions not allowed.
Summary: Provides undergraduate researchers at CU Boulder with vouchers to access core facilities and shared instrumentation for hands-on research experience.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the deadline passes.
Description
The Core Facility Voucher Program—Undergraduate Investigators at the University of Colorado Boulder is designed to support undergraduate researchers by providing financial assistance to access the university’s Core Facilities and Shared Instrumentation Network. The program aims to encourage undergraduate-led research, facilitate hands-on learning, and foster academic growth by covering core facility expenses for eligible projects. Awardees are required to submit annual impact reports and acknowledge the program in all resulting publications and presentations.
