Limited submission opportunities
We’ve compiled details on the limited submission process, including application requirements, materials, and how to submit an application.
Limited submission overview
Awards and Initiatives
There are many research funding opportunities and award initiatives available for researchers—both at the University and through external organizations. And, the University is involved in significant research initiatives that include cross-region collaboration. Find links to some of these resources and opportunities below.
Internal funding opportunities
Furth Fund
Fosters the development of promising early-career researchers and scientists in the natural and biological sciences
University Research Awards (URA)
Awarded to recipients who demonstrate how their projects favor new research, with a high probability of being leveraged by future external funding
Technology Development Fund
Supports researchers and projects of one year in duration as they develop innovations and get them ready for the marketplace
Transdisciplinary research centers and institutes
The University will fund one-year planning grants to allow colleagues to develop and refine proposals for new areas of research.
Limited submission opportunities
Opportunities where the sponsoring agency limits the number of proposals (applicants) it will allow from an institution.
Additional funding opportunities and research information may be available at the school level. Find links to school-specific research support below.
More funding resources
External funding opportunities
The Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA) oversees details about external funding resources. You can also search for external funding opportunities through the portals and links below.
Search for external funding
Major regional initiatives
The University is actively involved in major research initiatives that span the region.
How we support research institution-wide
Understand the research efforts our office supports, and find links to additional research-specific offices across the University.