The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce that six Fall 2021 internal funding competitions are currently accepting applications. Eligible faculty can apply using the UConn Quest Portal (NetID required). Please click the links below to find out more about the project and eligibility guidelines for each program. Note: the guidelines for several programs have been updated. We recommend that applicants review program guidelines before submitting. Please reach out to Matt Mroz in the OVPR RDS group (matthew.mroz@uconn.edu) with any questions.
- The New England University Collaboration on Renewable and Sustainable Energy (NEUCORSE) is designed to catalyze collaboration among universities in New England to address our nation’s urgent need for renewable and sustainable energy. We welcome proposals focusing on any topic that is relevant to the larger goal of developing renewable and sustainable energy solutions and that can be best addressed through sustained, interdisciplinary efforts within New England.
- NOI deadline has been extended through 11/8/2021
- Full proposals due (by invitation) by 12/13/2021
- The SPARK Technology Commercialization Fund supports the translation of research discoveries into products, processes, and other commercial applications. Eligible UConn/UConn Health faculty from all disciplines are invited to submit. The program has been revised for this new cycle, and now offers the possibility of follow-on funding after the initial award period. Up to four awards of up to $50K (initial award) will be made, with an option for an additional follow-up year of funding that could bring the total award size up to $100K.
- LOIs due 11/22/2021
- Full Proposals due (by invitation) by 1/31/2022
- The Scholarship Facilitation Fund (SFF) provides up to $2000 in support of the initiation, completion, or advancement of faculty research projects, scholarly activities, and creative works. The SFF is open to faculty at the Storrs / Regional Campuses only. Faculty at UConn Health are not eligible.
- Applications due: 12/1/2021
- The Convergence Awards for Research in Interdisciplinary Centers (CARIC) supports the development of collaborative interdisciplinary teams to bid for major (>$5M) federally funded initiatives, such as research centers. We anticipate making up to 2 awards. Year 1 award budgets for previously awarded projects have ranged from $100K-$150K.
- Applications due 12/15/2021
- The Scholarship and Collaboration in Humanities and Arts Research Program (SCHARP) aims to support innovative works of scholarship and creative activities in the arts and humanities that have the potential to transform a field of study, impact the common good, or chart a new direction in scholarly, creative, or artistic development. Development awards range from $5K-$8K, and one Breakthrough award of up to $50K will be made.
- Applications due: 12/15/2021
- The Research Excellence Program (guidelines for Storrs/Regional Campuses; guidelines for UConn Health) provides seed funding to fuel innovative research, scholarship, and creative endeavors with strong potential for significant extramural funding from federal and state sponsors, corporations, industry partners, and foundations, and achievements consistent with the highest standards of accomplishment in the discipline. Storrs/Regional awards range from $10K-$50K; UCH awards range from $25K-$100K.
- Applications due: 12/15/2021
For a full list (with timelines) of all the OVPR’s internal funding opportunities, please visit our website.
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For more information, contact: Matt Mroz at matthew.mroz@uconn.edu