VPR INTERNAL FUNDING PROGRAMS
The Office of the Vice President for Research manages a number of funding and award programs designed to pilot new research ideas or equipment, advance the scholarly and creative research profile of the university, promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research community, and recognize the outstanding achievements of research faculty across campus.
All current VPR-sponsored funding and award programs are listed below.
Deadlines vary according to program type.
Please check back regularly for updates.
RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION FUND
Upcoming Deadlines:
The FY23 has closed. FY24 details will be released when available.
Award Amount: up to $250,000
The Research Instrumentation Fund (RIF) provides support to faculty and core facilities for new equipment purchases, or to replace/upgrade existing research equipment. Equipment purchased with RIF funds is meant to be shared as broadly as possible and should be used to facilitate externally funded research and scholarship.
FACULTY SMALL GRANT PROGRAM
Upcoming Deadlines:
The FY23 FSG Program has closed. FY24 details will be released when available.
Award Amount: up to $10,000
The Faculty Small Grant Program (FSGP) provides grants of up to $10,000 over 1 year to support scholarly publications and creative research.
RESEARCH INCENTIVE SEED GRANT PROGRAM
Upcoming Deadlines:
The FY23 has closed. FY24 details will be released when available.
Award Amount: varies
The goal of the Research Incentive Seed Grant Program is to support investigators in collecting preliminary data in new, innovative research areas that will be leveraged for extramural grant applications. This program is conducted in coordination with each individual College.
FACULTY FELLOW AWARDS
Upcoming Deadlines:
The FY23 FFA Program has closed. FY24 details will be released when available.
Award Amount: up to $15,000
The Faculty Fellow Awards (FFA) provide a semester of full release time (from teaching and administrative tasks) at full salary to eligible faculty for scholarly or creative research projects. $15,000 is provided to the awardee’s department to defer the cost of the release time.
DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH AWARDS
Upcoming Deadlines:
The FY23 DRA Program has closed. FY24 details will be released when available.
Award Amount: up to $10,000
The Distinguished Research Award (DRA) is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding achievements in research by University of Utah faculty. The DRA provides the faculty member with a $10,000 grant for research and/or creative pursuits.
CBR - PARTNERSHIP FORMATION GRANTS
Upcoming Deadlines:
Thursday, September 7th, 2023 by 11:59pm (MST)
Award Amount: up to $10,000
The Community-Based Research (CBR) Grants Program seeks to support research partnerships between academic researchers and community-based partners that inquire into and address real-world issues through an approach rooted in equity and inclusion. The goal of the Partnership Formation Grant Program is to build and foster new relationships between community-based and campus-based partners.
CBR - PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS
Upcoming Deadlines:
FY24 program information will be updated when available.
Award Amount: varies
Community-Based Research (CBR) Grants seek to support research partnerships between academic researchers and community-based partners that inquire into and address real-world issues through an approach rooted in equity and inclusion. The CBR Project Implementation Grant Program is designed to support projects that are based in an established partnership with community partners and have been designed in collaboration with partners.
PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
LIMITED SUBMISSIONS INFORMATION
Limited Submission Opportunities (LSO) are extramural funding opportunities that limit the number of applications submitted per institution. The link below contains all University of Utah LSO information and best practices, including how and where to apply, standard timelines and materials, etc.
REQUEST A NO-COST EXTENSION
If a VPR-sponsored project cannot be completed in the initial award period, the Investigator may submit a single no-cost extension request to be reviewed and approved by the VPR. NCE requests must be submitted using the webform found below.
EXTERNAL FUNDING DATABASE (PIVOT)
Pivot is a searchable database that offers a variety of valuable resources including funding and publishing opportunities, collaborator identification, scholarly profiles, and more. Contact Jesse Morris for help with all of your Pivot needs
EDI EXTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Vice President for Research Office has collected a list of extramural funding opportunities as part of our on-going commitment to support equitable, diverse, and inclusive research on our campus and in our broader communities.
PAST AWARDEES
Grant award information is provided for the most recent fiscal year. Faculty award information is provided for all past awardees.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!
For any questions regarding VPR Funding Opportunities, Limited Submissions, URC Programs, or other funding opportunities/program
please contact us at vprgrants@utah.edu vprgrants@utah.edu