University of Colorado SMART Program

Opportunity Description:


The University of Colorado Boulder offers 10-week summer research internships for rising juniors and seniors through the Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) program. The program aims to improve access to STEM research for students from groups that are underrepresented in science, math and engineering, including racial/ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, Pell grant recipients, individuals with disabilities, and students who have overcome significant challenges in pursuit of higher education. 

Interns may conduct research in 18 academic areas. These areas include:

*Students with an interest in the neuroscience program at CU Boulder are advised to choose "Life Sciences" as their primary research field when submitting an application through the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP website. CU Boulder is not an option when applying to any of the psychology disciplines on the SR-EIP website. We do read applications carefully, however, and we will be sure to match yours specifically to your desired field when it is under review.

The SMART Program pays program costs. Interns receive:

  • Tuition for upper-division undergraduate credit in independent study at the University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Room and board for the 10-week program
  • Transportation to and from Boulder, Colorado
  • A stipend of $5,000 to be paid in 3 monthly increments of $1,666.67

Living arrangements: Interns live together in University of Colorado housing arranged by program staff. Meals are provided each day.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

Applicants must:

  • Be current undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Have completed at least two semesters and have at least one semester remaining of their undergraduate education by the start of the summer program.
  • Demonstrate interest and potential to pursue graduate study toward a PhD or MD-PhD. (Note: The SR-EIP is not designed for students pursuing professional training for careers in clinical medicine, clinical psychology or the allied health professions.)
  • Be at least 18 years old by the start date of the program.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Application Process: 

Applicants must apply through the Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP).  SMART students will be selected by CU faculty from the pool of accepted applicants to the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP. The application deadline is usually February 1.

For more information, please contact the SMART office at the University of Colorado Boulder:

303-492-4607
303-735-2944 (fax)
or smart@Colorado.edu

Application Deadline: 

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
For more information on this opportunity, please contact:
Website/CV: 
https://www.colorado.edu/smart/undergraduates/smart-program-information