Beckman Scholars Program
Limited submission
The Beckman Scholars Program at CU Boulder supports top undergraduates in advanced laboratory research and scientific development through mentorship and competitive selection.
Funder: University of Colorado Boulder
Due Dates: June 1, 2027 (anticipated sponsor full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Funding amount and duration vary; refer to program page for current award terms.
Summary: Supports outstanding CU Boulder undergraduates for advanced research via a competitive internal nomination process.
Key Information: Limited submission—contact RIO before applying; only nominated candidates may proceed.
Description
The Beckman Scholars Program at the University of Colorado Boulder is a limited submission opportunity designed to recognize and support exceptional undergraduate researchers. Managed by the Research & Innovation Office (RIO), the program uses a rigorous internal selection process to identify and nominate the most competitive candidates for consideration by the external sponsor. The process emphasizes fairness, transparency, and collaboration, and aims to help students refine their proposals to maximize their chances of success. Only applicants selected through the internal competition are eligible to submit a full proposal to the sponsor.
