Internal Awards
The Division of Research is proud to offer $1.26 million of internal funding to support faculty research and scholarship at UH for FY26.
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Awards for Excellence
Six faculty awards — two each at the Assistant, Associate and full Professor levels.
Grants to Enhance and Advance Research (GEAR)
Funds bold new ideas with strong potential for extramural funding.
National Center and Team Science Planning
Up to 18 months of support for teams preparing a targeted center proposal.
New Faculty Research
For faculty who recently earned a terminal degree and have not held prior support.
Creativity and Research Impact Award
Supports unique research and scholarly projects without external support.
High Priority Area Research Seed Grants
Seed funding for competitive proposals in UH research priority areas. Not offered this year.
Award Dates by Program
| Program | Applications | RSC Review | Award Announced | Funding Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEAR | Oct 30, 2026 (LOI); Jan 29, 2027 (full proposal) |
Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 19, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
| New Faculty Research | Oct 30, 2026 | Jan 22, 2027 | Feb 15, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Creativity and Research Impact Award | Oct 30, 2026 | Jan 22, 2027 | Feb 15, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Equipment Grants | Nov 30, 2026 | Feb 19, 2027 | Mar 12, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 |
| Awards for Excellence | Jan 19, 2027 | Feb 19, 2027 | March 2027 |
Rolling Deadlines
These two programs have no cycle. Apply at any time.
National Center & Team Science Planning Award