The American Politics Research Lab (APRL) supports basic research, educational activities, and public engagement on issues related to American politics.听Lab faculty, student fellows, and affiliates pursue听scholarly activities over a broad range of topics, utilizing a wide variety of research methodologies and analysis. Current lab projects include research on political behavior, state and local politics,听and political agendas and recurring legislation in the U.S. Congress. The Lab is also home to the annual Colorado Political Climate survey. APRL hosts a seminar series that includes talks by lab associates as well as听distinguished scholars doing work related to the study of American politics.

Click here to听view the initial topline report for the 2023听Colorado Political Climate Survey.

For recent and upcoming events, please see the Events page.

Click here for the guidelines to apply for听the APRL Research Grant.