The Exploration Grants program provides quick access to funding for researchers. Applicants may request up to $5,000 in direct costs for a period not to exceed 12 months.
The Principal Investigator may apply for only one Exploration Grant per cycle. Funds can be used to support a broad range of activities including:
- Pilot data to complete an initial but unfunded project.
- Pilot data needed for preliminary results.
- New direction on a current project not otherwise supported.
- Funded projects that did not build costs into budgets for services previously free or subsidized that now carry a cost.
Please see the Funding Opportunities page for further information on eligibility and funding priorities.
Current Funding Opportunities
The Institute expects to award approximately five Exploration Grants in 2010. Applications are currently being accepted, with a deadline of June 1, 2010. Applicants will be notified about grant decisions by July 1, 2010.
How to Apply
The Institute is now accepting applications for Exploration Grants. Please download the following documents to help you complete your application:
