November 7, 2023 - IU Research Impact

New research institutes at IU Indianapolis

Launching both the Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute and the Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing, IU will invest more than $250 million in their creation and solidify the university’s position as a global leader in the life sciences, human health and biotechnology sector.

An environmentally conscious future

For his groundbreaking research on human-environment interactions in the Amazon and providing invaluable insights into sustainability, IU Anthropology professor Eduardo Brondizio will be awarded the 2023 Volvo Environment Prize.

Find out more about his work

The cost of untreated mental illness

A substantial public health and financial challenge, untreated mental illness in Indiana incurs an annual economic burden of $4.2 billion, according to a new study from the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.

Learn more about the study

Funding opportunities

The IAHI Research and Creative Activity Grant Program stimulates existing and new research and creative activity, and supports IUPUI faculty in the arts, humanities and qualitative social sciences in becoming competitive in securing external funding and sponsorship. Awardees receive up to $10,000 and must be a faculty member at IUPUI to apply. Deadline: Nov. 20.
IAHI Summer Academy Fellowships support IUPUI researchers who wish to participate in the IAHI Summer Academy, an intensive and immersive program focused on aiding scholars in accelerating sustainable major projects that integrate arts, humanities or qualitative social science approaches into their core research agenda. Awardees receive up to $5,000 and must be a faculty member at IUPUI to apply. Deadline: Nov. 20.
The Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award supports tenure-track faculty who have passed their midpoint review and whose research focuses on contemporary American history, politics, culture and society. In addition to bringing a diversity of perspectives to their fields, MEFL awardees are building support systems, networks and affinity groups for their students and peers. Awardees receive a $20,000 stipend ($12,000 to be used for summer research support and $8,000 for research assistance during the academic year). Deadline: Dec. 1.
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative program is aimed at advancing research and innovation in the field of maternal and fetal health. This initiative seeks to fund projects that explore innovative approaches, technologies and therapies to enhance the understanding and management of pregnancy-related conditions. Each award will provide up to $500,000 over four years. Deadline: Dec. 5.
The Bantz-Petronio TRIP Award recognizes outstanding work in translating research into practice by a faculty member at IUPUI. Candidates’ research should be interdisciplinary and/or cross-disciplinary and intentionally directed toward positively impacting people’s lives within or beyond the state of Indiana. Awardees receive $1,000 and must be a faculty member at IUPUI to apply. Deadline: Jan. 15.
The Bantz Community Fellowship provides up to one year of research support for a collaborative research team made up of IUPUI faculty and students, which may also include staff. Working with a named Community Partner organization, the team will be brought together to address a pressing community issue, primarily in Central Indiana or in the awardee’s campus region. Awardees receive $40,000 and must be a faculty member at IUPUI to apply. Deadline: Jan. 23.
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 $5K (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 National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Research Programs is accepting applications for the Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence (AI) program. Launched through NEH’s new Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence initiative, the purpose of the program is to create new humanities research centers on AI at eligible institutions. NEH is particularly interested in Centers that explore the impacts of AI-related technologies in the areas of equity, privacy or civil rights.

Internal Competition (InfoReady): Internal Deadline: 11/29/2023.
External Competition: External Deadline: Optional draft due 1/10/ 2024; Full proposal due 2/14/2024.
Award: Award amounts may range up to $750,000.
Limitation: One submission per IU.

The Health Resources and Services Administration is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Rural Health Network Development Planning Program (HRSA-24-007). The purpose of this program is to promote the planning and development of integrated health care networks; expand access to, coordinate and improve the quality of basic health care services and associated health outcomes and strengthen the rural health care system as a whole.

Internal Competition (InfoReady): Internal Deadline: 11/29/23.
External Solicitation: External Deadline: 1/26/24.
Award: Award amounts may range up to $100,000.
Limitation: One submission per IU with exceptions: contact limsub@iu.edu for details.

The Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section Tokyo has released its Annual Program Statement and invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Japan 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.

Internal Competition (InfoReady): Internal Deadline: 1/24/24.
External Solicitation: External Deadline: 9/30/24. The sponsor will accept proposals throughout the year and will review proposals quarterly.
Award: Award amounts may range from $10,000 to $100,000.
Limitation: One submission per IU.

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

IU research in the news

"'Indiana University to Invest $111M to Boost U.S. Microelectronics Sector," WISH-TV, with Indiana University..
"Study: United Way grants provide $45M annual boost for regional economy," Inside Indiana Business, with IU's Kelley School of Business’s Indiana Business Research Center.
"What Psychology Can Teach Artificial Intelligence ," Psychology Today, with Mike Jones.
"Study indicates Indianapolis Motor Speedway contributes over $1 billion to state’s economy," CBS 4, with IU's Public Policy Institute.

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