Undergraduate STEM Research

The Colorado Diversity Initiative at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ is dedicated to empowering undergraduate students from historically excluded and intentionally marginalized backgrounds in STEM, who are keenly interested in pursuing research and graduate-level studies.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýSummer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) Program is an esteemed 10-week residential experience that invites undergraduates from across the country to our campus, offering them the opportunity to delve into STEM research under the guidance of our distinguished faculty mentors and to sculpt a robust foundation for their graduate studies.

SMART flyer

The SMART Program, targeting rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, is committed to developing a diverse group of undergraduates for doctoral studies and successful careers in STEM fields. As part of the Leadership Alliance initiative, SMART encourages applications from all undergraduates, extending a particular welcome to those from groups historically and intentionally excluded from STEM research fields.

We support the growth of participants through partnerships with    and .Ìý

Questions about summer internship programs and/or the application process? Contact our office.

±·°¿°Õ·¡:ÌýCurrent ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ students are not eligible for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ SMART program. If you are a current ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ undergraduate student interested in doing STEM summer research, you may apply directly to the .