The Division of Research is proud to offer more than $3.75 million of internal funding to support faculty research and scholarship. The division also provides $130,000 annually to support undergraduate research at UH.
Supports the continuation of research projects that have the highest likelihood of restoring external funding.
(Deadline: Applications for Bridge Funding can be submitted at any time)
This funding program is designed to move early stage technologies closer to commercial readiness.
Aids faculty wishing to initiate research for the first time and who have not had previous support, (not including funding received as a student or a postdoctoral fellow).
Funds unique or unusual research and scholarly projects not routinely supported or not currently funded from external sources.
As part of this collaboration, a pilot grant program was designed to stimulate the development of collaborative research teams.
Small equipment grants range up to $50,000. Large equipment grants range from $50,000-250,000.
Awards for Excellence in Research, Scholarship, or Creative Activity will be made to six UH faculty, two each at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor levels.
(Deadline: January 17, 2020, 5 p.m.)
Funds bold new ideas, with evidence of high likelihood of securing extramural funding.
(Deadline: Pre-Proposal- November 11, 2019 and Full Proposal- February 3, 2020, 5 p.m.)
Supports research labs and groups with funds that would permit submission of competitive research proposals in UH Research Thrust areas.
(Deadline: March 2, 2020, 5 p.m.)
Provides up to 14 months of support for research teams led by a UH faculty member to prepare a proposal submission to a targeted funding opportunity.
(Deadline: through September 30, 2020 or until the funds are exhausted)
Supports 4-6 laboratory renovations/startups to increase the technical capabilities of a laboratory or
groups of laboratories leading to highly competitive proposals for extramural funding.