Faculty Seed Grant Opportunities

The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement Faculty Seed Grant Programs foster interdisciplinary collaboration by providing support for faculty-led projects that cultivate connections across the University. The seed grants aim to facilitate connections among disciplines, encouraging cross-pollination of ideas and expertise. 

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Dialogue Across Difference

Provides funding for faculty-led projects that foster a community of learners among students, faculty, and staff, and strengthen critical skills necessary to confront challenging viewpoints and hold difficult conversations with mutual respect. The application deadline is Friday, March 1, 2024.

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Societal Impact

Funding to support innovative faculty-led projects that leverage scholarly research for a broader societal impact. Projects align with the University's Fourth Purpose, working in partnership with community partners for the public good. 

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Addressing Racism

Funding for faculty who engage with issues of structural racism. Projects enabled collaborative dialogue, action, and insight for systemic change towards racial equity.