YUMPS provides support to tenure-track assistant professors at the University of Colorado Denver (Denver Campus) as they advance toward tenure. Funded activities can include: attending professional conferences or a professional development training/workshop, hiring a research assistant, or purchasing books, software, or specialized equipment.
Academic Year 2021-2022 Deadlines:
Fall Deadline: October 1, 2021, 5:00pm
Spring Deadline: February 4, 2022, 5:00pm
Late Spring Deadline (if remaining funds are available): April 8, 2022, 5:00pm
YUMPS grant applications are currently closed. Applications for Academic Year 2022-2023 will open in August 2022.
Notes:
Changes to YUMPS Grant Requirements during the Pandemic:
The University of Colorado Denver is carefully monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic situation. At present, YUMPS grant candidates may apply for support for professional development activities requiring travel. Attendance will be subject to University travel rules at the time the travel takes place. The latest updates on University COVID-19 travel guidance are available on the Travel FAQs section of the LynxTogether COVID-19 FAQs page.