February 27, 2024 - IU Research Impact

Funding opportunities

• The ICO GAP Fund was established to support short term projects that de-risk IU technologies and facilitate technology commercialization. To be eligible for the fund, the project must be based on a discovery that has been disclosed to IU Innovation and Commercialization Office. Awardees receive up to $25,000 per project. You must be logged into InfoReady to apply. Deadline: Apr. 2.
• The Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust-Falk Catalyst Awards program supports high-risk, high-reward projects that address critical scientific and therapeutic roadblocks. If successful, these projects will open new avenues for treating and curing disease. Awardees receive $350,000 seed funding over one to two years. You must be logged into InfoReady to apply. Deadline: Apr. 4
• 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 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.
• The IU Research Equipment Fund 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.
• Looking for additional funding opportunities? Private foundation and corporate funding is also available through Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Selected limited submission funding opportunities

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) Kuala Lumpur invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Malaysia through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s) or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:

• Subject-matter experts, academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs.
• Education and cultural programs, workshops, exhibitions and clinics.
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs.
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs.

Internal Competition (InfoReady): Internal Deadline: 3/20/24
External Competition: External Deadline: 9/19/24
Award: $5,000 to $99,000
Limitation: One per IU

Public Diplomacy Section Nairobi invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Kenya and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance a U.S. linkage including a connection with American expert(s), organization(s) or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, economic models and perspectives on U.S.-Kenya partnership. Proposals must address one of the following key program areas:

• Economic Prosperity – Advances the prosperity of the United States and Kenya through a fair and reciprocal economic partnership, the strengthening of Kenya’s business climate, support for its startup ecosystem, clean energy solutions and climate change resiliency and education that skills the next generation of workers.
• Democracy and Governance – Deepens the bilateral relationship on a broad range of common interests including the respect for human rights, safeguarding civic space, rule of law, public accountability, anti-corruption efforts, shared democratic values and protection of fundamental freedoms.
• Celebrating 60 Years of U.S.-Kenya Partnership – 2024 is the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya ties, a milestone to celebrate as well as build upon. Amplify what the United States and Kenya are accomplishing together.

Internal Competition (InfoReady): Internal Deadline: 3/26/24
External Solicitation: External Deadline: 6/30/24
Award: $15,000 - $30,000
Limitation: One per IU

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

Thursday February 29 • 12:00 • Zoom

“NSPM 33, Disclosure Standards and Compliance, and How It Impacts You”

At this webinar you will hear from Office for Research Administration, Office for Research Compliance and the Research Security Office to help you better understand NSPM-33 and its new standards with an opportunity to ask related questions.

Monday March 4 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • University Library • Room 1116

“What Successful Proposal Writers Know: Clearing Common Hurdles to Research Grant Funding” with Elisabeth Andrews

Drawing on extensive work with senior researchers in the U.S. and Europe, this workshop addresses key hurdles that early-career researchers face in obtaining research grant funding from federal agencies and foundations.

Wednesday March 13 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • IUI Campus Center, CE 406

ICO Office Hours

Come join ICO Office Hours where you can ask our commercialization experts questions while enjoying coffee and cookies!

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

ERI Research Symposium & Luncheon

SAVE THE DATE: 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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