Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Highlighted Funding Opportunities

Select funding opportunities are listed below. To search for other funding opportunities, discover new collaborators, and showcase your research, scholarly, and creative activity, please visit the Pivot funding database page. Pivot is an easily-searchable database of roughly over $68 billion in funding opportunities from federal, state, local, and corporate sponsors. 

New Jersey Health Foundation Grant Program

The New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) is pleased to announce a new award cycle with increased available funding for our next NJHF Grants Program. NJHF has committed up to $4 million in available funding for grants. More than $2 million was awarded in the last cycle and over $65 million since the program's inception.
 
Faculty and personnel will be eligible to apply for a grant beginning September 15, 2023. For this cycle, applications will be accepted from September 15, 2023, through November 10, 2023. The anticipated start date for each grant is February 15, 2024.
 
Detailed information, including the Policies & Procedures for each program can be found at https://research.rowan.edu/officeofresearch/proposal/. These materials, along with a list of frequently asked questions for each program and a sample Letter of Agreement, can also be found at www.njhealthfoundation.org.
 
Here is a snapshot of the procedure:
  1. After adhering to all Rowan University protocols for submitting a grant request via the Office of Sponsored Programs, an applicant submits their proposal through the application portal.  The link to the application portal is available on the NJHF web site at www.njhealthfoundation.org.  See the Grants Program section on the site.
  2. Following the submission deadline, applications are reviewed by the NJHF review committee, composed of members of the NJHF Board of Directors plus members of the medical, pharmaceutical, and business communities. 
  3. After the review process, all applicants will be notified by e-mail as to the status of their applications and next steps. The NJHF does not release final scores or comments.
  4. Final narrative and financial reports for awarded grants will be due by April 14, 2025.

Click below for more details about the Grant Programs:


Please let us know if you have any questions. We can be reached at ORD@rowan.edu.

More Opportunities

NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program

NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program

 
Rowan researchers have competed successfully in past MRI solicitations. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE DECIDING IF YOU WILL RESPOND TO THIS CALL. 
 
Please attend an MRI virtual town hall meeting for information and to have your questions answered on the program. The webinars will be held on September 14 and 15 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (EDT).
 
 
Synopsis of Program:
The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program (MRI Program Website) increases access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our Nation's institutions of higher education and not-for-profit scientific/engineering research organizations. An MRI award supports the acquisition of a multi-user research instrument that is commercially available through direct purchase from a vendor, or for the personnel costs and equipment that are required for the development of an instrument with new capabilities, thereby advancing instrumentation capabilities and enhancing expertise for instrument design and fabrication at academic institutions. MRI instruments are, in general, too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs.
MRI provides support to acquire critical research instrumentation without which advances in fundamental science and engineering research may not otherwise occur. MRI also provides support to obtain next-generation research instruments by developing instruments with new capabilities that open new opportunities to advance the frontiers in science and engineering research. Additionally, an MRI award is expected to enhance research training of students who will become the next generation of instrument users, designers, and builders.
 
An MRI proposal may request from NSF up to $4 million for either acquisition or development of a research instrument. Each performing organization may submit in revised "Tracks" as defined below, with no more than two (2) submissions in Track 1 and no more than one (1) submission in Track 2. For the newly defined Track 3, no more than one (1) submission per competition is permitted. As a result, it is now possible for an institution to submit up to four MRI proposals within the Track limits as described above.
  • Track 1: Track 1 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than $100,000 and less than $1,400,000.
  • Track 2: Track 2 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $1,400,000 up to and including $4,000,000.
  • Track 3: Track 3 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $100,000 and less than or equal to $4,000,000 that include the purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation to conserve or reduce the consumption of helium. Institutions may submit no more than one Track 3 proposal. Submission of a Track 3 proposal does not impact limits that apply for Track 1 and Track 2 proposals.
Cost sharing requirements for new awards in the MRI Program are waived for a period of 5 years beginning with the FY 2023 MRI competition. Institutional submission limits for Track 1, Track 2 and Track 3 proposals remain.
 
The MRI Program especially seeks broad representation of groups, institutions, and geographic regions that are underrepresented in STEM disciplines. Proposals from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities and early-career PIs are encouraged, as are proposals that benefit early-career researchers and proposals with PIs from geographically under-served regions, including EPSCoR jurisdictions. Additionally, proposals are encouraged from under-resourced institutions, including from emerging research institutions, where MRI can significantly build capacity for research.
Track 1 proposals requesting funds from NSF less than $100,000 will be accepted only from: a) eligible performing organizations requesting instrumentation supporting research in the disciplines of mathematics or social, behavioral, and economic sciences; or b) non-Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education requesting instrumentation supporting research in any NSF-supported disciplines.
 
Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization:
Two (2) in Track 1, one (1) in Track 2 and one (1) in Track 3 as described below. Potential PIs are advised to contact their sponsored projects office well in advance of the MRI submission window regarding processes used to select proposals for submission.
 
The MRI program requires that an MRI-eligible organization may, as a performing organization, submit or be included as a significantly funded subawardee in no more than three MRI proposals in Tracks 1 and 2 as defined below, with no more than two (2) submissions in Track 1 and no more than one (1) submission in Track 2. One (1) additional submission is permitted in the newly defined Track 3. As a result, it is now possible for an institution to submit up to four MRI proposals within the Track limits described above.
 
Any MRI proposal may request support for either the acquisition or development of a research instrument or an upgrade of an existing research instrument. Within their submission limit, NSF strongly encourages an organization to submit proposals for innovative development projects.
  • Track 1: Track 1 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $100,000  and less than $1,400,000.
  • Track 2: Track 2 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $1,400,000 up to and including $4,000,000.
  • Track 3 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $100,000 and less than or equal to $4,000,000 for requests that include the purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation to reduce consumption of helium.
Rowan Pre-Proposals:
NSF does not require MRI pre-proposals.  However, given the constraints associated with the MRI program, the Division of University Research will facilitate a pre-proposal screening to determine the 3 or 4 full proposals to be submitted to NSF.  MRI pre-proposals should be no more than 3 pages in length and should address the following items:
  1. Research Activities: Describe the research and research training activities and projects to be conducted with the desired instrumentation, and sources of support, if any.
  2. Description of the Research Instrumentation and Needs: Acquisition proposals should include a technical description of the requested instrumentation, including manufacturer and model number where appropriate. For development proposals, present the rationale for the new instrumentation, the design concept, and the development strategy and methods in sufficient detail to allow for the evaluation of its technical feasibility. Justify the necessity and adequacy of the new instrumentation for the proposed research projects, with reference to existing instruments.
  3. Impact on Research and Training Infrastructure: Describe how the instrumentation will contribute to meeting the research and educational goals of the university. Describe how students will be involved and how their education will be enhanced through development efforts.
  4. Space Required: Please specify the space needed for this instrumentation and provide acknowledgment from your department chair and/or dean that the space is available.
  5. Budget: Give an estimated total budget amount for the proposal. Acquisition proposals and personnel support in development proposals must be well-justified and commensurate with the scale and complexity of the instrument and/or development effort. The budget justification must explain the basis of the cost estimate. Specify allowability under the MRI solicitation and a projection of when they will be available. 
MRI Proposal Timeline:
  • MRI pre-proposals must be submitted electronically as WORD documents by 5:00PM on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, to the Division of University Research at ORD@rowan.edu.
  • Selection of Rowan MRI projects to be developed into full proposals will be completed by Friday, October 3, 2023. Proposals will be reviewed by designees from the Deans of Science & Mathematics, Engineering, CMSRU, SEE, and Rowan Virtua SOM.
  • Full proposals will be submitted via the Office of Sponsored Programs to NSF by 5 p.m. local time by Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Please contact the Office of Research Development at ORD@rowan.edu  if you have questions.
NSF Alan T. Waterman Award

NSF Alan T. Waterman Award

The Alan T. Waterman is the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Highest Honor. The award recognizes an outstanding early career researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the NSF. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 to use over a five-year period for scientific research or advanced study in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, social, or other sciences at the institution of the recipient's choice. Congress established the award in August 1975 to mark NSF's 25th anniversary and honor the agency's first director.

NSF is seeking nominations for exceptional candidates that represent the diversity of the U.S. Nominations for the Alan T Waterman Award will be accepted from July 17 to September 15, 2023.

Eligibility and selection criteria

  • Nominees must:
    • Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
    • Be 40 years of age or younger OR not be more than 10 years beyond receipt of their Ph.D. by December 31st of the year they are nominated.  
  • Nominees should have demonstrated exceptional individual achievements in scientific or engineering research of sufficient quality, originality, innovation and significant impact on the field to place them at the forefront of their peers.

Please visit www.nsf.gov/Waterman for information on nominations requirements and to access the nomination portal.

Offshore Wind-Related Research
Funding Opportunity for Your Offshore Wind-Related Research

New Jersey is developing the Wind Institute to coordinate and accelerate offshore wind workforce training, education, research, and innovation to meet the needs of the State’s growing offshore wind industry. To support student learning, the Wind Institute has established the NJ Wind Institute  Fellowship Program for students seeking to be at the forefront of advancing knowledge and innovation in the offshore wind industry in New Jersey. The opportunity is available to four upper-class undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate students to conduct paid, independent research related to offshore wind. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Selected Rowan fellows will receive the following funding for the fellowship year:

  • $30,000 per graduate fellow
  • $15,000 per undergraduate fellow
  • $1,000 stipend per undergraduate or graduate fellow for travel, materials, and other fellowship expenses
  • $1,000 faculty honorarium per faculty advisor
 
***Applications are due by Wednesday, August 30, 2023***

Please have ready to upload to the application:

  1. Advisor Name
  2. Project title
  3. Project Description (1/2 page written by both the Rowan faculty member advisor and student applicant)
  4. Student Transcript
  5. Student Statement of Interest in Wind Industry (from student)
  6. Resume

Upload application materials at: https://forms.gle/Zd2joN7RMSVYHiiP8

For any questions please email: windinstitute@rowan.edu.

2024 Guggenheim Fellowship

Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation offers fellowships to exceptional individuals pursuing scholarship in any field of knowledge and creation in any art form, under the freest possible conditions.

Each year, the Guggenheim Foundation awards approximately 175 fellowships to individuals making their mark in the social sciences, the natural sciences, the humanities, and the creative arts.  

The Foundation welcomes applications from mid-career individuals with a significant professional record and a promising future in their chosen field. The competition portal for 2024 applicants is now open. The application deadline is September 21, 2023.

Learn how to apply