If you require the help of DOR's proposal team, make sure you send an email with the request to preaward@central.uh.edu at least five business days prior to the deadline.

Overview

The purpose of the Seed Grants program is to provide research labs and groups with funds that would permit submission of competitive research proposals. The Seed Grants program is closely tied to institutional research priorities. Formation of interdisciplinary research teams is encouraged to build capabilities to address these complex issues.

Funding Level

An allocation of $420,000 is available in the current fiscal year. The DOR anticipates making six to eight 18-month awards at a maximum of $70,000.

Eligibility and Restrictions

Full-time tenured, tenure-track, or promotion-eligible non-tenure track faculty are eligible to apply. Other investigators employed by UH may be listed as Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs). Individual faculty members or groups of faculty are encouraged to apply. A faculty member may serve as PI on only one application and as Co-PI on one application. Applicants who received a research seed grant in the most recent competition may not apply. A faculty member currently holding an award may not apply, including awards that were extended. The proposal submission deadline is Friday, February 21, 2025 before 5 p.m. (CST).