The new CU Boulder Creative Futures Fellowship is designed for faculty researchers, inventors and creators in the arts, humanities and social sciences. This fellowship offers grants of $5,000-$25,000, along with support and community, to transform new ideas, creative works and social innovations into positive impact beyond CU Boulder. Learn More and Get Started

Key 2026 Dates and Deadlines

• Fellowship Information Session: Monday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m.-noon, Chamber Hall (S102), Imig Music Building—Register Now
• Pre-Application Workshop: March 24-Apr 21, Virtual
• Fellowship Application Open: Wednesday, April 1
• Fellowship Application Deadline: Monday, May 11, 11:59 p.m. MT

Eligible projects must be faculty-led and focused on delivering tangible outcomes that strengthen communities, advance positive social change or create economic opportunity. Learn More and Get Started

About Venture Partners at CU Boulder

Set in the heart of our university’s bold, innovative community of scholars and learners, Venture Partners at CU Boulder brings the university's world-class researchers together with the business, startup and entrepreneurial communities to translate groundbreaking solutions into economic and social impact. Visit the Venture Partners Website