The Office of the Vice President for Research invites applications for funding to support development of large interdisciplinary grant proposals, including:

• building interdisciplinary research teams,
• conducting pilot research, and   
• finalizing grant submissions.   

Proposals from all disciplines and areas will be considered, but funding priority will go to applications that: 

• Involve researchers in multiple colleges, departments, and units.
• Are interdisciplinary and propose fresh, innovative ideas.
• Focus on the university’s Distinctive Collaborative Opportunities: brain sciences and mental health; cancer research and patient care; and writing and communication.
• Focus on topics of priority to our state and/or country, such as rural health.
• Will lead to a grant award of $7 million or greater over several years.
• Develop new collaborations across campus units. 

The application deadline is Jan. 31, 2026. Apply for funding here. 

Join the virtual information session

Ask questions and learn more about the priority areas, phases, tasks, and deliverables.  
Monday, Oct. 13  
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Register

Support for networking and team building

The Research and Development Office (RDO) is available to help investigators build teams and identify potential collaborators.

RDO invites interested scholars to attend the below workshops designed to assist scholars in connecting with others on campus to explore innovative ideas.

Brain Science and Mental Health  

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1–3 p.m.
C217 College of Public Health Building
Register

Cancer Research and Patient Care

Thursday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  
C44A General Hospital
Register

Writing and Communication  

Friday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  
2520-D University Capitol Centre
Register