Student Grants

Reflecting

Recipients of student grants and their mentors are asked to complete a final survey near the end of the grant term. We strongly encourage students to look ahead to the deadlines and review the survey prompts.

Final Survey Questions

Student's Questions

Working on this project with my mentor...

  1. contributed to my professional development.
  2. contributed to my personal development.
  3. made good use of my time.
  4. refined my goals and clarified my career path.
  5. increased my self-confidence.
  • Optional: What was the most valuable part of your experience working on this project?

Rate your confidence (before and after): I can...

  1. manage my time well.
  2. handle unforeseen circumstances.
  3. communicate effectively.
  4. work independently.
  5. work collaboratively.
  6. apply disciplinary knowledge/skills.
  7. sustain complex arguments.
  8. maintain ethical standards.
  • Final Project Title
  • Did your project go according to plan?
  • Optional: Explain why your project diverted from your plans.
  • On average, approximately how many hours per week did you work on your project?
  • Optional: Attach a final report (of any length) or presentation (poster or other format) on your project results formatted according to the conventions in your field of study (major) and/or a reflective narrative about your experience working on the project.
  • Optional: Share a photo of you involved in project activities.

Rate the following qualities:

  1. Communicated clearly
  2. Explained expectations fully
  3. Provided opportunities for input
  4. Was available for questions
  5. Supported your professional development
  6. Was approachable and friendly
  • Optional: What was the most valuable part of working with your mentor/additional supervisor?
  • Would you recommend your mentor/additional supervisor to others?
  • Optional: What could your mentor/additional supervisor do differently to gain your recommendation?
  • Would you recommend UROP to others?
  • Optional: What could UROP do differently to gain your recommendation?
  • Was UROP funding sufficient to complete your project?
  • Was UROP funding fair compensation for your time/level of work?
  • Optional: Additional comments about your experience with UROP?

Rate your confidence (before and after):

Research Projects

  1. I understand relevant contemporary concepts in my field of study (major)--the assumptions, vocabulary, theories, etc.
  2. I can make use of relevant primary research literature in my field of study (major)--e.g. journal articles--synthesizing in-depth information from sources representing various points of view and approaches.
  3. I can identify a specific question for investigation based on the literature in my field of study (major).
  4. I can design an experiment or theoretical test of a hypothesis, critically evaluating methods and materials.
  5. I can organize and synthesize evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities.
  6. I can state a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from project results.
  7. I can relate results/conclusions to the "bigger picture" in my field of study (major), situating it appropriately with similar studies.Ìı
  8. I can assess the limitations and/or implications (ethical and otherwise) of my project.
  9. I can orally communicate the results of my project.
  10. I can write a paper for publication with an understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.

Creative Projects

  1. I understand relevant contemporary concepts in my field of study (major)--the assumptions, vocabulary, genres, oeuvres, media, etc.
  2. I can make use of relevant theoretical, aesthetic, or creative traditions in my field of study (major), synthesizing in-depth information from sources representing various points of view and approaches. Ìı ÌıÌı
  3. I can clearly state the objectives, point of curiosity, hypothesis/question, or guiding principles of my work.
  4. I can design a project to accomplish specific objectives, evaluating methods and materials.
  5. I can execute the creative process according to the professional standards in my field of study (major).
  6. I can analyze and interpret the significance of my work.
  7. I can relate my work to the "bigger picture" in my field of study (major), situating it appropriately with other work of its kind.
  8. I can assess the limitations and/or implications (ethical and otherwise) of my work.
  9. I can orally communicate the significance of my work.
  10. I can perform/exhibit my work according to the professional standards in my field of study (major), understanding the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.
  • Optional: Tell us about a "lightbulb moment" in which you decided to pursue the research and/or creative work you are doing now and how your curiosity has directed your path along the way.

Mentor's Questions

Rate your confidence in your mentee: My mentee can...

  1. manage their time well.
  2. handle unforeseen circumstances.
  3. communicate effectively.
  4. work independently.
  5. work collaboratively.
  6. apply disciplinary knowledge/skills.
  7. sustain complex arguments.
  8. maintain ethical standards.
  • Would you recommend UROP to others?
  • Optional: What could UROP do differently to gain your recommendation?
  • Optional: Additional comments about your experience with UROP?

Rate your confidence in your mentee:

Research Projects

  1. My mentee understands relevant contemporary concepts in their field of study (major)--the assumptions, vocabulary, theories, etc.
  2. My mentee can make use of relevant primary research literature in their field of study (major)--e.g. journal articles--synthesizing in-depth information from sources representing various points of view and approaches.
  3. My mentee can identify a specific question for investigation based on the literature in their field of study (major).
  4. My mentee can design an experiment or theoretical test of a hypothesis, critically evaluating methods and materials.
  5. My mentee can organize and synthesize evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities.
  6. My mentee can state a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from project results.
  7. My mentee can relate results/conclusions to the "bigger picture" in their field of study (major), situating it appropriately with similar studies.
  8. My mentee can assess the limitations and/or implications (ethical and otherwise) of their project.
  9. My mentee can orally communicate the results of their project.
  10. My mentee can write a paper for publication with an understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.

Creative Projects

  1. My mentee understands relevant contemporary concepts in their field of study (major)--the assumptions, vocabulary, genres, oeuvres, media, etc.
  2. My mentee can make use of relevant theoretical, aesthetic, or creative traditions in their field of study (major), synthesizing in-depth information from sources representing various points of view and approaches. Ìı ÌıÌı
  3. My mentee can clearly state the objectives, point of curiosity, hypothesis/question, or guiding principles of their work. Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı
  4. My mentee can design a project to accomplish specific objectives, evaluating methods and materials. Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı ÌıÌı
  5. My mentee can execute the creative process according to the professional standards in their field of study (major). ÌıÌı
  6. My mentee can analyze and interpret the significance of their work.Ìı
  7. My mentee can relate my work to the "bigger picture" in their field of study (major), situating it appropriately with other work of its kind.
  8. My mentee can assess the limitations and/or implications (ethical and otherwise) of their work. Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı Ìı
  9. My mentee can orally communicate the significance of their work. Ìı Ìı
  10. My mentee can perform/exhibit my work according to the professional standards in their field of study (major), understanding the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.
  • Optional: Tell us about a "lightbulb moment" in which your scholar's path was illuminated and how your curiosity has directed your path to the research and/or creative work you do at CU Boulder?

ÌıÌıStudent's Next Steps

UROP's Mentor Awards

Prepare a Nomination

Our Mentor Award recognizes campus individuals supporting undergraduates on research and creative projects, regardless of UROP funding. Award recipients will have the option to award an Assistantship to an eligible undergraduate of their choosing in the next academic year.

Mentor Eligibility

Tenured/tenure-track research babyÖ±²¥app, teaching babyÖ±²¥app, postdocs and graduate students at the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder and Anschutz Medical Campus are eligible for UROP's Mentor Award. Students are invited to nominate their mentors regardless of program funding, and we welcome submissions from early-stage researchers and creative practitioners. Students are able to submit group nominations by including a list of additional contributors on the form.

The UROP office is closed for Winter Break, but we'll return to normal operations on Monday, January 6, 2025.Ìı

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