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 |
SPARK | 9/16/2024 | 10/28/2024 (LOI), 1/20/2025 (Full app by invitation only) | 3/2025 |
REP | 9/16/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 5/2025 |
SCHARP | 9/16/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 5/2025 |
JEDI | 1/6/2025 | 3/3/2025 | 6/2025 |
CRISP FY24 | 3/1/2024 | 5/6/2024 | 9/1/2024 |
CRISP FY26 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
CARIC FY26 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
JEDI FY27 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Table Key:
Complete / not yet open | Open for Applications | In Review |