The fundamental goals of the Office of the Vice President for Research internal funding support programs are to enhance the research climate at the University of Connecticut by promoting faculty and graduate student research and to help faculty in all disciplines move into a better position to generate external funding for their scholarly and creative activities. In addition to funding opportunities and emergency grant support, the Office of the Vice President provides Research Development Services including grant writing seminars and workshops, proposal development services, and technical assistance.
Overview of FY24 Internal Funding Opportunity Timelines (updated 9/18/23)
Program |
Applications open |
Applications due |
Target for Notifications |
UConn Quantum Startup Awards | August 15 | October 30 | February 1 |
UConn Quantum Innovation Seed Grants | August 21 | October 30 | February 1 |
UConn Innovations in Quantum STEM Education | August 21 | October 30 | February 1 |
SPARK FY23 | September 15 | October 15 (LOI), January 8 (Full app by invitation only) | February 1 |
REP | September 15 | December 15 | April/May |
CARIC | September 15 | December 15 | February 1 |
SCHARP | September 15 | December 15 | Late May |
CRISP FY24 | Opening Spring 2024-timeline will be announced in January, 2024 | ||
CRISP FY25 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
JEDI FY25 | The next cycle will be held in Spring, 2025 | ||
JEDI FY27 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Table Key:
Complete | Open for Applications | In Review |