ATLAS Institute Bylaws and Policies

ATLAS Bylaws, updated April 2022,Ìýare available to download as a PDF.

ATLAS Faculty Merit Review: Refer to theÌýÌýGoogle Doc.

Privacy Policy:ÌýATLAS subscribes toÌýthe University of Colorado BoulderÌý.

ATLAS Institute Policy on Promotion of Instructor Rank Faculty Members: The ATLAS Institute conforms to the Boulder campusÌýDescription of Non-Tenure Track rolesÌýand to the Boulder campusÌýAcademic Affairs Guidelines for the Appointment, Evaluation, and Promotion of Lecturer and Instructor Rank Faculty.Ìý

The College of Engineering and Applied Science criteria are documented here. Details specific to the ATLAS Institute are documented in Primary Unit Policy, Process, and Criteria for Reappointment and Promotion of Instructional Series Faculty and Reappointment of Scholars in Residence adopted 23 May 2025.Ìý

Graduate Student Travel Funding Policy

ATLAS encourages graduateÌýstudents to advance their own academic, professional and career development through the publication and presentation of papers and/or attendance at conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops. Funds are available through ATLAS and are intended to offset the travel costs associated with the presentation of papers, posters, research products or creative work. All ATLAS graduate students are eligible.ÌýPlease note: in order to be eligible for ATLAS travel funding, the ATLAS Institute must be acknowledged as your affiliation on any publication or presentation. You will not be reimbursed if your ATLAS affiliation is not acknowledged.

General Policy

Because ATLAS funds are limited, we will only accept travel fund request from students who have pursued the following opportunities and resources first:

  • Ask your advisor or research sponsor first. Your research contract or advisor’s discretionary account should be your primary support for travel.
  • Apply for any fellowships, travel funds or student volunteer opportunities offered by the conference organizers and/or sponsors.
  • Apply for the United Government of Graduate Students (UGGS) travel fund (see below).

Application Process

  • Discuss your travel interests and plans with your faculty advisor/research sponsor. Their knowledge and support of your travel plans are required.
  • Exhaust the funding opportunities described above.
  • Fill in and submitÌý. Then alertÌýatlasaccounting@colorado.eduÌýthat youÌýsubmitted it.
  • Applications will be reviewed by the ATLAS Graduate Committee.
  • Keep all receipts during travel and write on the receipt the precise reason for the expenditure. When you return from the conference, scan all receipts and submit them electronically toÌýatlasaccounting@colorado.eduÌýas PDFs for reimbursement. Keep original hard copies in case they are needed by ATLAS accounting.

Guidelines

The following table indicates the amounts of travel support that ATLAS will provide in various categories. The lower bound of the range indicates the amount that the school can provide, regardless of other support you may obtain. ATLAS may provide up to the upper bound, if your advisor or research sponsor will match this amount. For example, the school will provide $75 for domestic travel to attend a conference, and will match your advisor’s support up to a maximum of $150.

  • $75-$150 Domestic travel for conference attendance
  • $225-$450 Domestic travel for conference presentation of your work
  • $150-$300 International travel for conference attendance
  • $450-$900 International travel for conference presentation of your work

You may receive only one conference travel fund award per academic year. Reimbursement will be issued for travel and related conference expenses such as but not limited to: registration fees, accommodation and transportation. You are expected to present a conference report to the ATLAS PhD seminar.