Program Details

Program Details

A. Eligibility 

  • Project must be led by at least two tenure-track and/or tenured faculty PIs at Texas State University. They must be from at least two different colleges.
  • Research must clearly align with one of the five research priorities named above.
  • Project leads (PIs) may not be part of more than two proposals under consideration at one time.
  • Project leads may not be part of more than one funded proposal at a time.

B. Award Information 

  • Duration: 6, 9, or 12 months 
  • Budget: to be determined based on final project scope and intended outcomes. Exclusions: funding will not cover PI salaries or the salaries of researchers outside of Texas State.
  • Outcomes and deliverables: Within twelve months after the project has ended, recipients must submit:
    • A one-page report detailing the project’s outcomes and contributions to Texas State’s strategic research priorities
    • Confirmation of a proposal for funding submitted to a federal sponsor  

C. Application and Review Process 

  • Applicants must submit a two-page (maximum) letter of interest that includes
    • Name, department, and college of each PI
    • Strategic research priority
    • Project overview: goal, objectives, and key activities. This should be written for a well-educated, non-technical reader. Please, do not include formulas, graphics, or references. 
    • Project impact: explanation of how the research, once completed, will contribute to growth in Texas State’s strategic research areas and have a research impact beyond Texas State University.
    • Possible federal or private sponsors that would support this work once the seed project has been completed. Include specific programs or funding mechanisms.
    • Very brief timeline for work
    • Anticipated total funding needed
  • Send your proposal as a PDF attachment to Research Development  (researchdev@txstate.edu). In the subject line indicate the lead PI’s last name and the research priority area, for example: Blanda: Water or Mandayam: aging and dementia. 
  • Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Division of Research will review submissions and invite further information from competitive applications. Applicants will hear back within 30 days of submission. 

D. Contact 

For questions, contact Dr. Jennifer Speed, Assistant Vice President for Research Development (researchdev@txstate.edu). The Research Development team can assist potential applicants in identifying external sponsors for their proposed research.



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