The overall goal of the Office of Research seed grant program is to increase external funding success at USU. It is intended to support new, innovative lines of research with the potential for external funding. The seed grant program is not bridge funding, nor is it intended to fund existing lines of research.
Questions? Contact Jeri Hansen at jerilyn.hansen@usu.edu or (435) 797-3437.
Seed Grant Program Workshop
Materials from the Fall 2023 workshop (slides, recording) can be accessed in Box.
Prerequisite
| Program | Eligibility | Funding | Dates | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant-Writing Experience Through Mentorship (GEM) | Faculty appointment as defined in USU Policy 401, with less than 4 years in rank Completion of the faculty grant writing seminar |
1 year $10,000 max |
Cycle 1 - June 15 Cycle 2 - January 15 Check with college to determine internal review due dates |
Develop and submit an external grant proposal within 3 months of GEM award end date. Resubmission is encouraged if external proposal is not funded. |
| Research Catalyst (RC) | Faculty appointment as defined in USU Policy 401 Completion of the faculty grant writing seminar |
1 year $5,000 min - $30,000 max |
Cycle 1 - June 15 Cycle 2 - January 15 Check with college to determine internal review due dates |
Develop and submit an external grant proposal within 3 months of RC award end date. Resubmission is encouraged if external proposal is not funded. |
| Integrated Team Research (ITR) | Team must be three PIs minimum, two of which must be at USU and hold faculty appointments as defined in USU Policy 401 Completion of the faculty grant writing seminar |
Up to 2 years $100,000 max |
Cycle 1 - June 15 Cycle 2 - January 15 Check with college to determine internal review due dates |
Develop and submit an external grant proposal of $1 million+ within 3 months of ITR award end date. Resubmission is encouraged if external proposal is not funded. |