Uplift 2024–25 | Student Application You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Indicates required field Name (First Middle Last) CU Email Gender Are you a citizen of the United States? Yes No Your citizenship will not affect your ability to participate in the Uplift program, though it may impact projects you are allowed to work with due to federal lab grants. Race/Ethinicity Hispanic/Latinx/Chicanx/Puerto Rican Asian or Pacific Islander Black/African American Caucasian/White American Indian or Alaskan Native Roma Middle Eastern Do not wish to disclose You are not required to share information about your identity or demographics; we analyze this data separately from your application to learn more about who engages with our program. This information is uncoupled from your responses and will not be a factor in our admissions decision. Parent/Guardian 1 Highest Level of Education No schooling completed Up to 8th grade Some high school, no diploma High school graduate, diploma or equivalent Some college, no degree Trade/Technical/Vocational training Associate's degree 4-year degree or certificate Master's degree Doctorate/MD/JD Not applicable/Do not wish to disclose Parent/Guardian 2 Highest Level of Education No schooling completed Up to 8th grade Some high school, no diploma High school graduate, diploma or equivalent Some college, no degree Trade/Technical/Vocational training Associate's degree 4-year degree or certificate Master's degree Doctorate/MD/JD Not applicable/Do not wish to disclose How is your undergraduate education being funded? Parents Student loans Scholarships/Fellowships Self-employed Savings Select all that apply. Current Major(s)/Program(s) Current Minor(s)/Certificate(s) What year of school will you begin this Fall? First year Second year Third year Fourth year Fifth year or more Transferred Demographic Information Yes No Do you grant STEM Routes permission to use your following information (race/ethnicity, parents/guardians highest level of education, how your undergraduate education is being funded, and your major/minor) anonymously to allow us to produce statistics about the Uplift program? Short Answer 1 What strengths of yours do you feel would make you a good fit for research? How would the Uplift Program benefit you? Short Answer 2 Describe a time in your life when you faced adversity. Describe the situation, outcome, and what you learned from the experience. Short Answer 3 How would participating in Uplift enable you to empower your community in the future? What do you need from your community to feel supported? What can you offer your community to make it inclusive and welcoming? Research Interests Describe your research interests in as much detail as possible. If you aren't sure what topics you'd like to research, tell us about some topics that interest you in your coursework. If you very much do not want to study a certain topic, please list those (and explain why) as well. Are you comfortable working with animals in your research lab? Yes No Note that if you would like to work with animals, you are subject to additional screening prior to joining your lab. What do you consider your hometown? What do you consider your first language? What are some of your hobbies or a few interesting facts about yourself?
