Research Development Office & Research Administration | CU Denver Skip to content Research Development Office (RDO) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Research Development Office (RDO) Research Development Office (RDO) Research Development Office (RDO) Research Development Office (RDO) Research Development Office (RDO) Becoming Internationally Known for our Research and Creative Work CU Denver is committed to growing our record of excellence in diverse fields of research and creative works. Through advanced, focused research, we better understand complex issues and find new, creative ways to solve problems. Our researchers help shape the region and beyond through their research and creativity in areas such as artificial intelligence and data science, climate change (disaster preparedness, drought, environmental justice, resilience, and wildfire), cybersecurity, health (bioengineering, epigenics, information systems, management), democracy, performing arts, smart cities, and sustainable urban infrastructure. By exploring and investigating the challenges affecting society today, our talented, diverse research and scholarly community—artists, economists, education experts, engineers, historians, policy experts, scientists, urban planners, and more—are helping to shape a better future. As an accredited R1 research university affiliated with the nationally renowned School of Medicine at CU Anschutz , we represent the highest level of research activity in the country. And we pride ourselves on conducting research that advances our fields of study while directly impacting our local, regional, and global communities. The undergraduate and graduate student experience is enhanced by their engagement with these scholarly and creative activities and their meaningful contributions to this ongoing research. By working together, we better understand and improve our world. Let's Connect! Get connected to targeted support for CU Denver faculty research & creative development! Schedule an RDO QuickConnect with one of our experts if you're interested in learning more about: Early-Career Strategic Planning Faculty Grant Workshops Internal or External Funding Searches & Strategy Research Partners Discovery & Networking Project Fit & Program Officer Engagement Prep Proposal Development & Planning Support Book your RDO QuickConnect here! Research and Creative Activities Funding CU Denver Research Brief $27.5M New Grant and Contract Awards in FY2025 $29.6M Sponsored Projects Expenditures in FY2025 2030 Strategic Plan Refresh Prioritize discovery and innovation through research and creative works that address community needs and contribute to the public good. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Coleman Institute 2026 Translational Sciences Funding Announcement The Coleman Institute TTRD Awards support University of Colorado faculty developing translational, technology-based projects that improve quality of life for people living with and aging into cognitive disabilities. This year’s funding includes: Phase I awards up to $50,000 for early-stage or pre-commercial research Phase II awards up to $100,000 for projects preparing for commercialization Full award details and application materials are available here: Applications are due April 30, 2026 (03/11/2026) Faculty Seed Grants (NEW) Arts and Humanities Impact Grants Program The Research Development Office (RDO) Arts and Humanities Impact Grants seek to highlight and support faculty research and creative activities that demonstrate the novelty, community engagement, and potential impacts of their work. This is an ongoing program with no fixed deadline. Awards will be made on a periodic basis as long as funding allows. More information including the application can be found here (3/3/2026) Research News Loading items.... Research Development Office CU Denver Lawrence Street Center 1380 Lawrence Street Suite 300 Denver, CO 80204 [email protected] 303-315-5826 Bluesky Administration Research Development (CU Denver) Research Administration (CU Anschutz) Researcher Resources (CU Anschutz) Leadership Vice Chancellor for Research Associate Vice Chancellor for Research (CU Denver) Resources Calendar News Colorado PROFILES Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Human Subjects Research Portal Office of Regulatory Compliance CMS Login Webmail UCD Access Canvas Opens in a new window Opens document in a new window