RIO Advocacy Grants
The RIO Advocacy Grants from the University of Colorado Boulder fund faculty participation in advocacy events to promote and advance the university’s research and scholarly priorities.
Funder: University of Colorado Boulder
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award for registration and travel expenses; subject to availability of funds.
Summary: Supports CU Boulder faculty participation in advocacy events to advance the university’s research and scholarly interests.
Key Information: Does not fund regular scholarly/scientific meeting travel; priority to applicants without advocacy support in past 12 months.
Description
The RIO Advocacy Grants, offered by the University of Colorado Boulder’s Research & Innovation Office (RIO), provide funding for CU Boulder faculty and eligible staff to participate in advocacy events that help advance the university’s research, creative work, and scholarly mission. The grant is intended to foster connections between faculty and key sponsors, legislators, and policy experts, supporting representation of CU Boulder’s interests in the broader academic and policy landscape. Typical supported events include National Humanities Advocacy Day, COSSA Social Science Advocacy Day, and similar opportunities that facilitate advocacy for research priorities.
