TL;DR: Track 2 of the UURF Interdisciplinary Research Initiative provides up to $250K to help interdisciplinary teams scale use-inspired research and position projects for major external funding.
What it is: A UURF-sponsored internal funding program designed to support use-inspired, interdisciplinary research that aligns with emerging priority areas in the VPR strategic plan and helps teams develop competitive proposals for external funding.
What Track 2 funds: Large Impact Grants — up to $250,000 (with required matching funds) to significantly expand or scale up mature research projects that are ready for broader application.
Who should apply: Teams from two or more units (departments, colleges, centers, or even industry/philanthropic partners) working on innovative, use-focused projects with clear paths to external support.
Deadline: March 19, 2026 | 11:59 PM (MST).
