RIO Advocacy Grants
Internal — University of Colorado Boulder only
The RIO Advocacy Grants from the University of Colorado Boulder support 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 funding availability.
Summary: Supports CU Boulder faculty participation in advocacy events to advance research, creative work, and scholarly priorities through engagement with key stakeholders.
Key Information: Does not support travel to regular scholarly/scientific meetings; rolling application review.
Description
The RIO Advocacy Grants, administered by the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) at the University of Colorado Boulder, provide funding for eligible faculty to participate in advocacy events—either virtually or in person—that promote the university’s research, creative, and scholarly mission. The program aims to strengthen connections between CU Boulder researchers and sponsors, legislators, policy experts, and other stakeholders, particularly in the humanities, social sciences, education, and higher education domains. Supported activities include attendance at events such as National Humanities Advocacy Day and COSSA Social Science Advocacy Day, with the goal of amplifying CU Boulder’s research priorities and interests.
