Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2024 Grant-in-Aid of Research, Artistry, and Scholarship program, sponsored by the Research and Innovation Office.
The Grant-in-Aid program supports the University’s strategic plan MPact 2025 and academic excellence through the promotion of research, scholarly, and artistic activities of faculty throughout the University. Grant funds provide seed funding for a wide range of projects in seven funding categories, including a Multicultural Research category.
Note: We are especially interested in supporting entrepreneurial or collaborative projects that could result in near-term impact.
Timeline to apply:
Aug. 19: Application opens
Sept. 16: Principal investigator submits application to approvers (by 11:59 p.m.)
Sept. 19: Approvers submit application to RIO (by 11:59 p.m.)
Dec. 2024: Award notification
Jan. 1, 2025: Award period begins
Visit Grant-in-Aid to learn more about the funding categories, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, and see samples of some exemplary proposals.
Questions? Contact the Research Advancement office: facgrant@umn.edu.