Applications will be accepted starting January 5 for the spring 2026 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 Elevate Extraordinary 2030 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 Social Justice Impact category. In FY 2025, 74 grants were awarded with an average award of $40,171.
Note: We are especially interested in supporting entrepreneurial or collaborative projects that could result in near-term impact.
Timeline to apply:
Jan. 5, 2026: Start accepting applications
Feb. 9, 2026: Deadline for applications to be routed to approvers
Feb. 12, 2026: Deadline for approvers to submit final applications to RIO
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 Development Office’s internal funding and awards team at [email protected].