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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TAMUS Research Excellence Fund Internal Processes |
In response to the TAMUS Research Excellence Fund (REF) solicitation, RIED has developed the following webpage to provide Tarleton State researchers with the internal REF submission information and guidelines.
TAMUS Research Excellence Fund – Internal Submission Information
Please note Tarleton State University is limited on the number of total proposal submissions and on the total number of awarded projects we can receive. In order for RIED to review, approve and submit a proposal, an internal deadline has been set for each REF program.
We highly encourage you all to strategically connect with your TAMUS colleagues to provide collaborative support on REF proposals external to Tarleton State's submissions. As needed, RIED is here to facilitate cross-institutional collaboration for Tarleton State faculty and researchers.
Direct specific TAMUS REF program questions to TAMUS via ref@tamus.edu.
No NOISE Form required for TAMUS REF proposal submission.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Research Equipment Grant
Faculty Fellowship Grant
Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026
Specific internal submission details are listed on our internal TAMUS REF Guidelines webpage.
If you have questions regarding the remaining REF programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to RIED.
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NSF Compliance Update: Research Security Training Required for Post‑Award Actions |
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has expanded its Research Security Training (RST) requirements to include Post Award administration for NSF‑funded projects. While Research Security Training has been required for senior/key personnel at the proposal stage since October 2025, this requirement now also applies after an award is made and impacts how NSF awards are administered. Effective immediately, all senior/key personnel on NSF awards—including senior/key personnel on subawards—must complete the Research Security Training before Post Award actions can be processed. This includes, but is not limited to:
New award set‑up
No‑cost extensions (NCEs)
Key personnel changes
Budget revisions
Subaward requests
Principal Investigators are responsible for ensuring that required training is completed by themselves, their project personnel, and any subaward senior/key personnel. Training must be completed in TrainTraq (Course #2114875), and completion certificates must be provided for the NSF project file to postawardREID@tarleton.edu. The Post Award team will be reaching out to NSF PIs with additional guidance and next steps.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining compliance with NSF requirements.
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RIED UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS |
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Plug and Play Dairy Innovation Day
Monday, April 27, 2026
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Southwest Regional Dairy Center
2929 US-281, Stephenville, TX 76401
RSVP
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Faculty Research Networking and Collaboration Mixer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location:
Research and Economic Development Building
1225 N. US Hwy 281, Stephenville, TX 76401
RSVP
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Research Pre-Award, Post-Award and Compliance Training Opportunities
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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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Innovative Community Health Programs
Link: https://view.e.texashealth.org/?vawpToken=WNQQVTHTO5CETJWX56WM7RD6FI.110053
Sponsor: Texas Health Community Hope
Awards: Varies
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Summary: This opportunity invites local organizations to apply for Texas Health Community Impact grants to develop innovative, collaborative solutions that address barriers to community health and well‑being, with up to $5 million awarded for the 2027–2028 cycle. Eligible nonprofits across nine North Texas counties can submit proposals between April 13 and May 29, 2026, as part of Texas Health Resources’ commitment to promoting healthier futures in the region.
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Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Sleep Health
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-330.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Jun. 5, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports research on non-pharmacological interventions to enhance sleep health and address sleep-related health disparities. It aims to explore sleep as a modifiable factor to improve health outcomes among underserved populations, involving diverse health domains such as minority health, aging, and neurological disorders.
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COLLEGE OF KINESIOLOGY AND SPORT SCIENCE |
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Sports Visitor Program
Link: FY26-Sports-Visitor-Program-NOFO.pdf
Sponsor: ECA
Awards: $4,000,000
Deadline: May 26, 2026
Summary: The Sports Visitor Program brings together American and international youth and adult coaches/chaperones for thematic, sports-based exchanges. The target audience for this program is American and international youth (ages 15- 23) and their adult coaches/chaperones. The program is not intended for elite or professional athletes. Through both U.S.-based and international exchanges, participants develop leadership skills, build lasting bilateral relationships, and explore the positive impact of U.S. laws – such as Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – on sports and society. The program focuses on peer-to-peer 3 engagement, cultural exchange, and helping youth become role models and community leaders.
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SHAPE Research Grant
Link: https://www.shapeamerica.org/grants/research/?hkey=fc1b3af1-166f-491f-8565-5442de2ff4cb
Sponsor: SHAPE
Awards: $2,000
Deadline: Dec. 10, 2026
Summary: Primary consideration will be given to the study of physical activity in natural environments such as schools, parks, and home settings (not laboratories) and as it relates to disease prevention (not rehabilitation). Funds will be used for the study of behavior, not mentalistic (e.g., self-concept, literacy) or biological (e.g., heart rate, cholesterol) outcomes. Studies can relate to the promotion of physical activity at the individual, group, or societal (e.g., policy) level.
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONS |
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Advancing Clinical Research in Communication Disorders
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-445.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: Up to $10M
Deadline: Jun 2, 2026; Oct 2, 2026
Summary: This opportunity supports clinical research to enhance diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of communication disorders, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. It encourages studies on pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and epidemiology, with optional low-risk clinical trials.
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Advancing Global Pathology Services and Capacity
Link: https://foundation.cap.org/what-we-fund/global-pathology-development-grant/
Sponsor: College of American Pathologists Foundation
Awards: $10,000
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports sustainable projects enhancing pathology services in under-resourced regions through education, training, technology upgrades, laboratory quality improvement, and capacity building. Focus areas include technical guidance, system strengthening, innovative practices, and fostering international collaboration in pathology and laboratory diagnostics.
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DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS |
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
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BRAIN Initiative: Promoting Health for All Through BRAIN Technology Partnerships (R34 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-25-016.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: $450,000
Deadline: July 17, 2026
Summary: The overall goals of this NOFO are to accelerate the scientific impact and broad research adoption of validated BRAIN Initiative-relevant resources and provide PIs at RLIs the opportunity to integrate these resources into their own research and training programs. These goals will be accomplished through mentored adoption, thoughtful bidirectional active collaboration, and knowledge transfer between investigators from RLIs and BRAIN technology disseminators. This collaboration should center on potential and capabilities of both parties as opposed to deficits. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this NOFO will support novel investigator-initiated exploratory efforts utilizing validated BRAIN-relevant resources, with collaborative user feedback to the BRAIN disseminator to enable broader dissemination of the resource.
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Exploring ELSI in Genetic and Genomic Research (R21)
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-369.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: $275,000
Deadline: June 18, 2026
Summary: This opportunity invites research on the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetic and genomic studies. It supports innovative, empirical, and conceptual approaches, encouraging stakeholder engagement to address ELSI issues across diverse health domains.
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MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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Automated Discovery for Design & Control of Turbulent Systems (AutoDIDACTS)
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361737
Sponsor: DOD
Awards: Varies
Deadline: May 20, 2026
Summary: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals for the data-informed development of generalizable models and principles for aeronautical design and the optimal control of turbulent systems. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems.
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Aviation Education Grant
Link: https://foundation.istat.org/Programs/Grants/Educational-Grants
Sponsor: International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation
Awards: Varies
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Summary: Education Grants support aviation-focused educational programs that expand access, build skills and create pathways into aviation careers. Funded initiatives range from youth programs and camps to mentoring, workforce development, and academic research.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES |
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Conservation of Southeastern Aquatic Habitats
Link: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/southeast-aquatics
Sponsor: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Awards: $150,000 - $500,000
Deadline: July 8, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports the conservation of aquatic habitats in the southeastern U.S. and Texas, focusing on biodiversity, water quality, and endangered species. It prioritizes projects in Alabama and Georgia watersheds, particularly benefiting native fish species in the Conasauga River and Middle Coosa regions.
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Advancing Organic Farming Through Research and Advocacy
Link: https://www.organicvalley.coop/power-of-we/farmers-advocating-organics/
Sponsor: Famers Advocating for Organic
Awards: $50,000
Deadline: LOI – Aug. 1, 2026
Summary: This program supports research, education, and advocacy projects that protect and promote the organic farming industry. Priorities include benefiting organic family farmers, enhancing soil health and biology, and strengthening cooperative systems, with a focus on organic dairy, eggs, meat, produce, and grains.
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Advancing Educational Research and Program Evaluation
Link: https://bradyeducationfoundation.org/application-guidelines/
Sponsor: Brady Education Foundation
Awards: Varies
Deadline: LOI - July 1, 2026
Summary: Supports research and evaluations focused on improving educational outcomes for children (birth-18 years). Emphasizes program effectiveness, subgroup variations, mechanisms of impact, cost-benefit analysis, and insights to guide future educational research, practice, philanthropy, and policy, with attention to equity, minority education, and at-risk youth.
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Transformative Innovation in Independent Education
Link: https://www.eeford.org/educational-leadership-grant
Sponsor: Edward E Ford Foundation
Awards: $250,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2026
Summary: This opportunity focuses on pioneering ideas to address challenges in independent schools, fostering impactful, replicable solutions with broad benefits. Emphasis is on creative problem-solving, original thinking, and partnerships to catalyze change in educational leadership, policy, and improvement at the secondary education level.
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS |
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National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Lifelong Learning Media Projects Program
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361558
Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities
Awards: $75,000 for Development, $700,000 for Production
Deadline: June 25, 2026
Summary: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Media Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways.
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FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program (AMMP)
Link: https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FY26-AMMP-NOFO.pdf
Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
Awards: $700,000
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Summary: The FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program (AMMP) cooperative agreement will implement a mentorship exchange pairing international mid-career music industry professionals who manage, produce, distribute, and promote music - with U.S. music industry mentors. Rather than focusing solely on performers, AMMP aims to strengthen music industry infrastructure and create pathways that expand global market access for American music.
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DR. SAM PACK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
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Link: https://www.gitlabfoundation.org/futureofwork
Sponsor: GitLab Foundation
Awards: $250,000
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2026
Summary: Advancing AI-driven approaches to enhance economic mobility by unlocking impactful data, reducing service costs, and guiding education and career pathways. Focus on supporting low-income, low-education, and low-wage populations through innovations in data science, economics, sociology, and futures studies.
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Advancing Economic Research and Interdisciplinary Integration
Link: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/economics-0
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Aug. 18, 2026
Summary: This program supports comprehensive research in economics, enhancing empirical and theoretical analysis across diverse areas like econometrics, finance, and labor economics. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with social sciences, mathematics, and statistics, and encourages participation from underrepresented groups and junior researchers.
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CROSS CUTTING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Cross Cutting with MCOE, COSM, & COANR |
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Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/environmental-sustainability
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Ongoing
Summary: The goal of the Environmental Sustainability program is to promote sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural (environmental) systems. These systems provide ecological services vital for human survival. Research efforts supported by the program typically consider long time horizons and may incorporate contributions from the social sciences and ethics. The program supports engineering research that seeks to balance society's need to provide ecological protection and maintain stable economic conditions.
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Cross Cutting with CKSS, CHCP, COSM, & MCOE |
Advancing Biological Technologies for National Security
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360698
Sponsor: DOW - DARPA
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026
Summary: This opportunity seeks transformative research leveraging biological processes and AI/ML to enhance warfighter health, performance, and recovery. Focus areas include biodefense, combat casualty care, sensors, materials, bioindustrial innovation, environmental resilience, and security solutions to address critical national security challenges.
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Cross Cutting with COLFA & COE |
Landmarks of American History and Culture for Higher Education
Link: https://www.neh.gov/grants/education/landmarks/highered
Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities
Awards: $190,000
Deadline: Jun. 25, 2026
Summary: Supports workshops for K-12 educators, higher education faculty, and humanities professionals to integrate place-based approaches into teaching and research, focusing on American history, cultural heritage, and historic preservation.
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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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1225 N. US Highway 281 | Stephenville, TX 76401 US
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