
The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) is pleased to announce a request for proposals (RFP) to fund research infrastructure at the University of Minnesota.
RIO is committed to facilitating strong core facilities as the backbone for research excellence and to encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration. The funding available for this RFP will be directed toward new or existing facilities, service centers, or other shared resources across the University system. Wherever possible, new equipment requests should place equipment in an existing shared research facility. If an existing shared research facility cannot be used, please provide a detailed explanation of why it is not possible. Matching funds are required.
Spring Cycle Key Dates
February 24 - Letter of intent due
February 25 - Application opens
March 24 - PI submits application to approvers (by 11:59 p.m.)
March 27 - Approvers submit application to RIO (by 11:59 p.m.)
June 2025 - Award notification
July 1 - Project start date
Starting in 2025, RIO will hold both a spring and fall competition for the Research Infrastructure Investment Program. The fall cycle opens in early September. See the Research Infrastructure Investment Program page to learn more and to apply.
See list of 2024 Research Infrastructure recipients.
Questions? Please contact [email protected].