Inside Tarleton State Research and Funding Opportunities |
Below are important announcements, resources and funding opportunities with deadlines that generally offer at least two months lead time. Should you need assistance identifying the right grant opportunities for your research, please fill out the Funding Opportunity Search Assistance (FOSA) form. If you wish to pursue any of these opportunities, please complete the Notice of Intent to Seek External Funding (NOISE) form at least 15 business days in advance of the submission deadline.
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President's Excellence in Research Scholars (PERS) Internal Grant Application FY26 Cycle |
Call for Research Proposals |
The Division of Research, Innovation & Economic Development (RIED) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the PERS FY26 Internal Research Grant Cycle!
Submit your application using the button below!
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Applications are due no later than Nov. 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. |
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RIED UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS |
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Coming Soon: Cayuse IRB, IBC and IACUC Faculty Training
We will soon be launching training sessions to support faculty in submitting IRB,IBC and IACUC applications via the new Cayuse software platform. Stay tuned for more details!
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Research Pre-Award, Post-Award and Compliance Training Opportunities
RIED supports training for all grant management and research development functions, including Pre-Award, Research Compliance, Post-Award Processes and finding funding opportunities. Please contact us via email at research@tarleton.edu to schedule training for your department.
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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
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Advancing Research in Fitness and Sports Medicine
Link: https://www.nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/grants/
Sponsor: National Strength & Conditioning Association
Awards: $20,000
Deadline: Nov. 20, 2025
Summary: Supports early-career researchers at nonprofit institutions to explore innovative projects in physical fitness, sports medicine, and sports science, aligning with the NSCA's mission to enhance athletic performance and health through scientific inquiry.
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
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Evolution of Earth's Climate and Ecosystems
Link: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/let-life-environments-through-time/nsf25-517/solicitation
Sponsor: NSF – Division of Earth Science & Directorate of Geosciences
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: This program supports research on the origin and evolution of Earth's climate, environments, life, and sedimentary record across various scales and epochs. It aims to enhance understanding for future global change predictions and ecosystem service sustainability.
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Exploratory Neuroscience Research for Innovative Breakthroughs
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-25-150.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: $275,000
Deadline: Feb. 16, 2026
Summary: This program supports high-risk, early-stage neuroscience research projects aimed at novel investigations and methodologies. It seeks to advance understanding and develop valuable techniques or models, aligning with the missions of NINDS and NIMH, excluding clinical trials.
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MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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Advancing Tactical Defense Systems and Innovation
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359782
Sponsor: DOD – Tactical Technology Office; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awards: Varies
Deadline: LOI: April 17, 2026; FULL: June 22, 2026
Summary: This opportunity seeks groundbreaking research in defense system design, rapid manufacturing, supply chain resilience, long-range military capabilities, and disruptive battlefield technologies. Focus areas include innovative engineering, adaptive production, anti-access/area-denial strategies, and novel approaches to enhance military readiness and effectiveness.
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The Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence Program
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/science-learning-augmented-intelligence
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $1,000,000
Deadlines: Feb. 11th, 2026
Summary: Supports research on learning principles and augmented intelligence, spanning molecular to social levels. Focuses on human cognition, collaborative learning, and AI-enhanced problem-solving. Emphasizes human-technology synergy, emergent group intelligence, and interdisciplinary approaches to advance understanding of learning and decision-making processes.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES |
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Innovative Research for Sustainable Food Systems
Link: https://foundationfar.org/seeding-solutions/
Sponsor: Foundation for Food & Agriculuture
Awards: $300,000 – $1,000,000
Deadline: April 3, 2026
Summary: This opportunity supports transformative research in agriculture, focusing on efficient production systems, resilient agroecosystems, and sustainable food supply chains. Projects should address complex challenges and foster cross-sector partnerships to enhance innovation and sustainability in food systems.
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AQHF Equine Research Grants
Link: https://aqhfoundation.smapply.io/prog/aqhf_equine_research_grants/
Sponsor: American Quarter Horse Association
Awards: $35,000
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026
Summary: This initiative seeks research on equine head trauma, focusing on prevention, treatment, diagnostics, and prognosis. It encourages studies in evaluation, management, and historical analysis, integrating equine studies, traumatology, veterinary medicine, and toxicology.
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Advancing Bar Exam Research and Success Strategies
Link: https://www.accesslex.org/grant/bar-success-grant-program
Sponsor: Access Group Center for Research & Policy Analysis
Awards: $150,000 - $300,000
Deadline: April 20, 2026
Summary: This program supports research on bar exam performance predictors, test design, and effective preparation methods. It encourages studies that enhance understanding of educational assessments in legal education, aiming to improve bar exam outcomes and methodologies.
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Enhancing Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
Link: https://www.flinnfoundation.org/apply/how-to-apply/
Sponsor: Ethel & James Flinn Foundation
Awards: $50,000 - $150,000
Deadline: July 17, 2026
Summary: This initiative focuses on improving mental health service delivery for children and youth in Michigan. Key areas include infant mental health, early childhood and pediatric assessments, therapeutic interventions, diversion programs from juvenile justice, and peer support models to enhance access to care.
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS |
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National Digital Newspaper Program
Link: https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/national-digital-newspaper-program
Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities
Awards: $325,000
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2026
Summary: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program. This program creates a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 from all 56 states and U.S. jurisdictions. The Library of Congress (LOC) maintains this freely accessible, searchable online database.
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Preserving and Expanding Access to Founding Era Archives
Link: https://www.neh.gov/program/rediscovering-our-revolutionary-tradition
Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities
Awards: Upper $750,000
Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026
Summary: Supports preservation, digitization, and enhancement of primary sources documenting America’s founding era and governmental history at all levels. Emphasizes conservation, accessibility, and public engagement in honor of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary.
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DR. SAM PACK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
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| National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/nsf-ttp-national-science-foundation-translation-practice
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: $600,000 - $2,000,000
Deadline: Jan. 20, 2026; May 19, 2026; Sept. 15, 2026
Summary: The NSF Translation to Practice (TTP) program accelerates the movement of research discoveries into practical use through three tracks: Explore, Translate, and Partner. It supports projects at various stages of translational readiness, from early exploration to large-scale implementation with external collaborators.
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Grants and Research Program for Financial Literacy
Link: https://www.nefe.org/research/get-funding/default.aspx
Sponsor: National Endowment for Financial Education
Awards: Varies
Deadline: April 25, 2026
Summary: This research initiative focuses on enhancing financial literacy measurement, overcoming data limitations, and improving youth financial education. It aims to develop effective methodologies and curricula to bridge financial knowledge gaps across many populations.
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CROSS CUTTING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Cross Cutting with MCOE, DOHS, & COSM |
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Medical Research and Science & Engineering
Link: https://www.wmkeck.org/research-overview/
Sponsor: W. M. Keck Foundation
Awards: Varies
Deadline: LOI: May 1, 2026; FULL: July 15, 2026
Summary: The W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program supports pioneering science, engineering, and medical research projects that are high-risk, innovative, and have the potential for transformative impact. It prioritizes proposals that challenge prevailing paradigms, develop breakthrough technologies or methodologies, and fall outside the scope of traditional public funding sources.
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Cross Cutting with COSM, COB & MCOE |
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Advancing Sustainable Environmental Engineering Systems
Link: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/environmental-sustainability-2
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: This program supports research in sustainable engineered systems, focusing on circular bioeconomy, industrial ecology, green and ecological engineering, and earth systems engineering. It aims to balance ecological protection with economic stability, incorporating social sciences and ethics for long-term sustainability.
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Ready to pursue an external funding opportunity?
(Grant, Research Contract, LOI)?
Start by completing the NOISE form at least 15 business days in advance.
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