IU Research and Creative Activity Conference Grant

About this opportunity

Campus:

University-wide

Contact:

Alicia Gahimer,ord@iu.edu

Deadline:

Open deadline through June 1, 2025

Award cycle:

FY2024-25

Funding available:

Maximum amount: $22,500 ($15,000 Grant; $7,500 match support)

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 $15,000. 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
  • Research scientists and research center directors
  • Non-tenure track faculty whose evaluation criteria are based on research activity

Funding and proposal requirements

  • Project funding may not exceed $22,500 ($15,000 Grant; $7,500 match support).
  • Conferences should take place within 12 months of the award letter.
  • Applications must be submitted at least two months before the conference.
  • 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.
  • Without stated exceptional circumstances, support for conferences convening existing university organizations or academic societies or associations are not eligible.
  • Letters of support from the Department Chair or Associate Dean for Research and potential sponsors verifying match support are required.
  • Acknowledgement of IU Research Conference Grant support in all conference materials.

Submission of application

  • Submissions are accepted continually until June 1, 2025 based on the availability of funding.
  • Include the PI’s last name in the file name.
  • 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.