Funding Opportunities, January 2017

Seed Grant Proposals Due in February

Proposals for UI’s Seed Grant program are due Feb 15, 2017. The program aims to promote research, outreach and creative activities in all branches of learning, and is primarily to support early career faculty. For detailed information, visit the Seed Grant website.

Next Vandal Ideas Project Mixer Set for Feb. 13

Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend a special Vandal Ideas Project Mixer from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in the Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center. Video connections to UI Boise and UI Coeur d'Alene will be available. This year, the Vandal Ideas Project is focusing on the "go-on" rate for the state of Idaho.

Specialist Available to Help with CAREER Proposals

The UI Office of Research and Economic Development’s proposal development specialist offers customized assistance and guidance to faculty interested in writing a proposal to the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program.

The CAREER program is NSF’s most prestigious award in support of early career faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. Such activities should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Proposals are due to NSF in mid-July 2017. Faculty are encouraged to begin proposal preparation early.