April 9, 2024 - IU Research Impact

Funding opportunities

• The IU Research Equipment Fund is open and provides support for purchasing new research or creative activity equipment, for repairing or upgrading existing equipment and for datasets at IU university-wide that are strategically necessary to support high-quality research, attract and retain research faculty and generate external funding for IU Research. All requests should be more than $5,000 (after the required cost-share is secured). There is no maximum request. Deadline: Open.
• The Pew Charitable Trusts - Pew Biomedical Scholars program provides funding to young investigators in science relevant to the advancement of human health. The program makes grants to selected academic institutions to support the independent research of individuals who are in their first few years of their appointment at the assistant professor level. Awardees receive $300,000 ($75,000 a year over a four year period). You must be logged into InfoReady to apply. Deadline: Apr. 19.
• The Brain Research Foundation- Scientific Innovation Award provides funding for innovative science in both basic and clinical neuroscience. This funding mechanism is designed to support creative, exploratory, cutting edge research in well-established research laboratories, under the direction of established investigators. Awardees receive $150,000 for a two year grant period. You must be logged into InfoReady to apply. Deadline: Apr. 26.
• The Amazon AI for Information Security award program is seeking applications that utilize cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to improve the security posture of AWS accounts. They are looking to fund machine learning research that targets possible solutions for the most challenging problems in information security, including topics such as cloud security improvement, Generative AI & foundation models, machine learning and others. Awardees receive up to $80,000 for one year with additional AWS credits up to $40,000. Deadline: May 7.
• The Amazon Sustainability Research Awards program invites proposals for innovative projects that merge machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques with life cycle assessment methodologies to support carbon abatement strategies. This call seeks to fund projects that specifically address the challenges associated with generating consistent, transparent and accurate carbon measurements within the manufacturing, transportation and agricultural sectors. Awardees receive $50,000 to $100,000 for one year, with additional AWS credits of up to $40,000. Deadline: May 7.
• The Indiana CTSI Trailblazer Awards support collaborative, community-engaged research projects focused on topics that have potential to improve health, examine social determinants of health (SDoH) or enhance health equity. These projects may span various sectors and do not necessarily have to be clinical in nature. Awardees receive up to $25,000 over two years.Deadline: June 1.
• The Arnold Ventures Support for Causal Studies to Evaluate Social Programs and Policies is accepting letters of interest for their Building Evidence program, which aims to support research focusing on identifying and evaluating effective programs, policies or practices in the areas of higher education, infrastructure, contraceptive choice and access and public finance. Awardees receive between $350,000 to $500,000 over three years. Deadline: June 1.
• The 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is now open, offering over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects. Grant lengths vary and are specified in the award description. Grant benefits vary but generally include travel and living expenses for the awardee and accompanying dependents. Interested applicants are encouraged to confirm eligibility, then search awards to filter by region, discipline, length, etc., to find a project that aligns to your field and interest. Deadline: Sept. 16.
• The Center for the Study of Federalism – Research awards grants for original research and/or writing that advances thinking about federalism as a principle of American government, law or politics. Research should focus solely on U.S. federalism, but consideration will be given to comparative research in which U.S. federalism is a significant component and from which can be drawn a better understanding of U.S. federalism. Awardees receive up to $15,000. Deadline: Oct. 15.
• The Dana Foundation's Pilot Projects in Neuroscience & Society advances neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people. They explore the connections between neuroscience and society's challenges and opportunities, working to maximize the potential of the field to do good. Applicants may request up to $150,000 in funding for projects over a period of up to 18 months. Deadline: Rolling.
• The IU Research and Creative Activity Conference Grants, sponsored by IU Research, provide IU faculty the opportunity to apply for matching funds to curate and host an innovative conference on an IU campus. The purpose is to convene scholars from other institutions around the country and the world with IU faculty and students to explore novel ideas and initiatives, expand scholarly networks and build new research and creative activity partnerships. Funding is up to $15,000. Deadline: Open.
• Looking for additional funding opportunities? Private foundation and corporate funding is also available through Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Selected limited submission funding opportunities

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers. The NRT program addresses workforce development, emphasizing broad participation and institutional capacity building needs in graduate education, and encourages proposals that involve strategic collaborations with the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, national laboratories, field stations, teaching and learning centers, informal science centers and academic partners. NRT especially welcomes proposals that include partnership with NSF Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) and leverage INCLUDES project efforts to develop STEM talent from all sectors and groups in our society.

Internal Competition (InfoReady): Internal Deadline: 4/15/24
External Solicitation: External Deadline: 9/6/24
Award: $3,000,000 for Track 1, $2,000,000 for Track 2
Limitation: Two per IU

Through project-based funding, the NEA Grants for Arts Projects supports public engagement with, and access to, various forms of art across the nation, the creation of art, learning in the arts at all stages of life and the integration of the arts into the fabric of community life. They fund arts projects in the following disciplines: Artist Communities, Arts Education, Dance, Design, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Media Arts, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Arts, Theater and Visual Arts. A project may consist of one or more specific events or activities; it may be a new initiative or part of your organization’s regular season or activities. Organizations that undertake a single short-term program in a year could apply for that event, or they could identify certain components (such as the presentation of a particular artist and the associated activities) as their project. Organizations may apply for any or all phases of a project, from its planning through its implementation.

Internal Competition (InfoReady): Internal Deadline: 5/1/24
External Solicitation: External Deadline: 7/11/25
Award: $10,000 to $100,000. All grants require a nonfederal cost share/match of at least 1 to 1. The grants cannot exceed 50% of the total cost of the project.
Limitation: One per campus or Independent component, such as an art museum, radio station or any unit that is both programmatically and administratively distinct from the parent organization, equivalent to a stand-alone institution. Contact limsub@iu.edu to confirm whether your unit qualifies as an independent component, as this status must be verified by the NEA. Please note: IU Bloomington as a campus is not eligible to apply for this round because this campus submitted a proposal in the February 2024 round. However, Independent Components based in Bloomington (as mentioned above) are still eligible to apply for the July 2024 round.

For more limited submission funding opportunities, see the IU Research Limited Submissions website, or use Pivot to search for external funding.

Wednesday April 17 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • IUPUI Campus Center • Room 405

IU Research Resources Spring Fair - Indianapolis

This drop-in information fair brings to one location a wealth of IU offices and people that provide support, services, & resources for research and creative activity to IU faculty and research scientists.

Thursday April 18 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Zoom

Increasing Competitiveness of Proposals for External Funding: The Role of Evaluation (Indianapolis)

This webinar serves as a comprehensive primer for effectively incorporating evaluation into project and research planning. It outlines ways you can use evaluation during proposal development, including the essential steps for establishing a robust evaluation framework, defining project goals, developing performance measures and selecting appropriate evaluation methods.

Friday April 19 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Zoom

Increasing Competitiveness of Proposals for External Funding: The Role of Evaluation (Bloomington)

This webinar serves as a comprehensive primer for effectively incorporating evaluation into project and research planning. It outlines ways you can use evaluation during proposal development, including the essential steps for establishing a robust evaluation framework, defining project goals, developing performance measures and selecting appropriate evaluation methods.

Wednesday, April 24 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Presidents Hall, Bloomington Campus

2024 IU Bloomington Indiana CTSI Retreat: Environment Impact on Health and Well-Being

Tuesday April 30 • 11:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. • Indiana Memorial Union, Dogwood Room

ERI Research Symposium & Luncheon

Attend the IU Environmental Resilience Institute's 2024 Research Symposium to hear about the latest research being conducted by IU faculty in the climate, environment, and sustainability space.

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