Internal Seed Funding

The Grant Lifecycle

Several times per year, the University provides opportunities for faculty to apply for internal funding to support their research and scholarly endeavors.

Internal 91¿´Æ¬ Funding Sources

Funding SourceEligibilityDescriptionAward AmountTiming
Faculty Research Fund (FRF)Appointed faculty from all unitsFaculty Research Fund grants aim to stimulate research, scholarship and creative activity by the 91¿´Æ¬ Faculty.$3,000Spring, Winter
Full-time faculty members whose job responsibilities include conducting research, scholarship or creative worksThe goals of the fund are to support an increase in scholarly / creative activity by the faculty in a manner that strategically enhances the reputation of the University.$27,000 (1 investigator) / $45,000 (2 or more investigators)Winter
All 91¿´Æ¬ FacultyThe Faculty internationalization Grants are intended to provide support for significant international endeavors and/or as seed money for projects and pilots that should become self-sustaining$500-$8,000Fall, Spring
Public Good Fund for FacultyAll 91¿´Æ¬ facultyThe fund promotes and increases faculty public good research and outreach at the University.$20,000Winter
Various Funding OptionsPinS; Summer Research Grants; Student Scholar Travel FundVariousVarious

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