IU Research and Creative Activity Conference Grant
About this opportunity
Campus:
University-wide
Contact:
Alicia Gahimer,ord@iu.edu
Deadline:
open through June 4, 2027 with quarterly reviews
Award cycle:
FY2026-27
Funding available:
Maximum amount: $10,000 Grant plus 50% match
The Research Conference Grant program purpose is to convene scholars from other institutions around the country and the world with IU faculty and students to explore novel ideas and initiatives, expand scholarly networks, and build new research and creative activity partnerships. Preference will be given to proposed conferences that are interdisciplinary and/or advance innovative ideas and themes within areas of research or creative activity consistent with the goals and objectives of the IU 2030 Strategic Plan.
IU Research will provide up to $10,000. Proposals must include confirmation of secured funds, or written confirmation of firmly committed funds, equivalent to a minimum of 50% of the requested amount.
Eligibility
- All full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty
- Clinical faculty
- Research scientists and research center directors
- Lecturers, visiting faculty, postdocs, residents, and emeritus faculty are not eligible
Funding and proposal requirements
- Grant requests may not exceed $10,000. A 50% match is required. Budget justification should reflect the total grant and match amount.
- Conferences should take place within 12 months of the award letter.
- Applications must be submitted at least three months before the conference. Reference our quarterly review schedule.
- Conference location must be in the state of Indiana and preferably on or near an IU campus.
- Faculty and staff are not eligible for additional compensation for effort dedicated to conference planning and execution.
- Conferences focused on the development of teaching or academic programs are not eligible.
- Letters of support from the Department Chair and potential sponsors verifying match support are required.
- Acknowledgement of IU Research Conference Grant support in all conference materials.
- Applicants are ineligible to receive any ORD grant support unless they have met the post-award requirements for all prior awards.
- Awardees are not eligible to apply for another Research Conference Grant for the same conference within 3 years of the previous award letter date.
Post award requirements
- The final report is due 60 days after the conference. System-generated emails with the online reporting instructions will be sent to you prior to due date.
- Unused funds will be returned to IU Research.
- Requests for no cost extensions are not authorized.
Submission and review of applications
- Submissions are accepted continually through June 4, 2027 based on the availability of funding.
- Submission review deadlines are scheduled quarterly: September 4, December 4, March 5, and June 4. Example: applications received September 5 through December 4 will be reviewed in December.
- Submit your application form and attachments as one PDF document through the InfoReady portal.
- Allow at least 4 weeks to receive the funding decision notification.
Questions should be directed to Alicia Gahimer at ord@iu.edu.