RIO Advocacy Grants
The RIO Advocacy Grant helps CU Boulder faculty attend advocacy events to connect with policymakers and advance the university's research and scholarly initiatives.
Funder: University of Colorado Boulder
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award for registration and travel expenses (max two nights lodging); subject to availability of funds.
Summary: Supports CU Boulder faculty to participate in advocacy events that advance research and scholarly interests by building connections with policymakers and key representatives.
Key Information: Priority given to applicants who have not received advocacy support in the past 12 months.
Description
The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) Advocacy Grant program at the University of Colorado Boulder provides funding for faculty to attend advocacy events—virtually or in person—such as national advocacy days or coalition-organized activities in the humanities, social sciences, or higher education. The goal is to foster relationships between CU Boulder faculty and sponsors, legislators, policy experts, and other stakeholders, thereby advancing the university’s research, creative work, and scholarly enterprise. The grant is intended to support faculty efforts to promote their research or scholarly priorities to key representatives and policymakers.
