Research Micro Grant

About this opportunity

Campus:

University-wide

Contact:

Alicia Gahimer,algahime@iu.edu317-278-0249

Deadline:

Open deadline through June 1, 2025

Award cycle:

FY2024-25

Funding available:

Maximum amount: $3,000

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 $3,000.
  • Projects will be limited to one (1) year in duration.
  • Funds will not be granted for similar projects currently supported by other internal or external funding mechanisms at the campus or university level.
  • Awardees are not eligible to apply for another Research Micro Grant within 3 years of the previous award letter date.
  • Applications for a second Research Micro Grant for the same project or research will not be accepted.
  • Fundable items:
    • Book publishing (see instructions for details)
    • Data collection, analysis, surveys
    • IU research assistants, statisticians, student workers
    • Supplies, fees, study incentives
    • Travel expenses necessary to conduct the proposed work
  • Non-fundable items:
    • Conference attendance and presentations
    • Investigator salary, graduate fee remission
    • Course release
    • General computer equipment
  • Proposals focused on the development of teaching or academic programs are not eligible.
  • Letters of support from the Department Chair or Associate Dean for Research, consultants and collaborators are required.
  • If awarded, no funds will be transferred without applicable IRB, IACUC, IBC or Research Security/Export Control approvals.