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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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
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Using Innovative Digital Healthcare Solutions to Improve Quality at the Point of Care
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-266.html
Sponsor(s): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); United States Dept. of Health and Human Services
Awards: Up to $720,000
Deadlines: New: Oct. 16, 2026; Resubmission: Nov.16, 2026
Summary: This initiative seeks research on innovative digital healthcare interventions to improve service quality at the point of care, leveraging clinical trials, medical technology, and telemedicine for enhanced health services delivery.
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Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR)
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-26-012.html
Sponsor(s): NIH; United States Dept. of Health and Human Services
Awards: Up to $500,000
Deadlines: Oct. 14, 2026
Summary: The purpose of this program is to recruit and retain outstanding, postdoctoral-level health professionals who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing careers as clinician-investigators.
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
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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/nsf25-540/solicitation
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $2,000,000
Deadlines: Jan. 20, 2026
Special Considerations: The NSF-TTP-E track requires an active, eligible NSF research award.
Summary: The National Science Foundation (NSF) Translation to Practice (TTP) program is a new initiative designed to accelerate the movement of scientific discoveries from the laboratory into practical use. The program supports use-inspired research, translational activities, and the development of partnerships to ensure that scientific breakthroughs have a tangible, positive impact on society and the economy.
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MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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Computer and Information Science and Engineering: Future Computing Research
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/future-core-computer-information-science-engineering-future-computing/nsf25-543/solicitation
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $1,000,000
Deadlines: Proposals accepted at any time.
Special Considerations: This program has (2) review cycles. Submissions to the Fall cycle should have submissions in by September 11th. Submissions to the Spring cycle should have submissions in by February 5th.
Summary: This program focuses on advancing cyber-physical systems by integrating computation with physical components. Key research areas include control, data analytics, machine learning, IoT, and real-time systems, aiming to enhance automation, safety, and security across diverse domains like healthcare, transportation, and energy.
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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. 11, 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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Plant Biotic Interactions
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20576
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $1,000,000
Deadlines: Proposals accepted at any time.
Summary: This program supports research on plant interactions with viruses, bacteria, fungi, and pests, focusing on mechanisms and agricultural applications. It welcomes studies on symbiosis, immune signaling, and microbiomes, integrating molecular to organismal processes, with an emphasis on hypothesis-driven approaches.
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Environmental Sustainability
Link: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/environmental-sustainability-2
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $600,000
Deadlines: Proposals accepted at any time.
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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Innovative Technologies for Diverse Learning Environments
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23624
Sponsor(s): NSF
Awards: Up to $900,000
Deadlines: Nov. 04, 2025
Summary: This program supports exploratory research in emerging technologies like AI, robotics, and augmented reality to enhance teaching and learning across STEM and foundational skills. It emphasizes diverse learner populations, cost-effective solutions, and multidisciplinary approaches in various educational contexts.
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Advancing K-12 Decision Education Research
Link: https://alliancefordecisioneducation.org/alliance-for-decision-education-research-grant/
Sponsor(s): Alliance for Decision Education
Awards: Up to $200,000
Deadlines: Nov. 10, 2025
Summary: This initiative supports research to enhance understanding of decision-making in K-12 students, addressing critical gaps and fostering practical applications. It promotes collaboration, knowledge dissemination, and awareness, aiming to build a sustainable network in Decision Education and its integration into early childhood education.
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS |
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Human Networks and Data Science
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/hnds-human-networks-data-science/nsf23-568/solicitation
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $1,000,000
Deadlines: Research projects: Jan. 8, 2026; Infrastructure Projects: Feb. 5, 2026
Special Considerations: Submissions for research projects must get permission to proceed from the program officer.
Summary: This program supports research leveraging data and network science to explore human behavior, emphasizing health, prosperity, and security. It includes developing data infrastructure for social sciences and advancing theory through innovative data and network analysis to transform understanding of individual and group dynamics.
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National Digital Newspaper Program
Link: https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/national-digital-newspaper-program
Sponsor: NEH
Awards: Up to $325,000
Deadlines: Jan. 15, 2026
Summary: The National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress (LC) to create a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963, from all the states and U.S. jurisdictions.
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Special Considerations
Houston Art Alliance – Festival Grant
Application period: Sept. 27, 2025, Deadline
The Festival Grant (FG) administered by the Houston Arts Alliance provides up to $10,000 in funding to support arts festivals or arts components of cultural festivals.
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DR. SAM PACK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
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Economics Program
Link: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/economics-0
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $600,000
Deadlines: Proposals accepted at any time.
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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Economic Modeling Analyses to Support Immunization Policy and Programs
Link: https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/national-digital-newspaper-program
Sponsor: NEH
Awards: Up to $325,000
Deadlines: Jan. 15, 2026
Summary: The National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress (LC) to create a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963, from all the states and U.S. jurisdictions.
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CROSS CUTTING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Cross Cutting with DOHS and MCOE |
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Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH)
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/sch-smart-health-biomedical-research-era-artificial-intelligence/nsf25-542/solicitation
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Up to $1,000,000
Deadlines: Oct. 3, 2026
Summary: This program supports interdisciplinary research integrating AI, data science, engineering, mathematics, and behavioral sciences to develop innovative methods for data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The goal is to address complex biomedical and public health challenges while advancing foundational science and engineering.
mentorship. Support is provided by a dedicated SuRE Resource Center.
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Cross Cutting with COANR, DOHS, COSM, MCOE, COE and COB
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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
Link: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agriculture-food-research-initiative-foundational-applied-science
Sponsor: USDA-NIFA
Awards: Up to $850,000+
Deadlines: Variable: Runs through September – December 2025. Please check solicitation for specific deadline dates for your desired program theme.
Summary: This program supports research and education in sustainable plant and animal production, addressing climate change, food security, and equity. Key areas include plant and animal health, food safety, bioenergy, agricultural technology, and rural economics, with an emphasis on innovative and economic solutions.
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RIED UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS |
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SEPTEMBER 10
Pre-Award Processes
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Research & Economic Development Building, Room 112
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SEPTEMBER 18
From Idea to Impact: Unlocking Research Funding Opportunities
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Research & Economic Development Building, Room 112
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SAVE THE DATE!
2025 Fall RIED Research Academy
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Location: Research & Economic Development Building, Room 112
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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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GRANT WRITING RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Texas Health & Human Services Commission |
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Health/Public Input requested for OBBA Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created $50 billion in federal funding to transform rural health care. Called the Rural Health Transformation Program, THHS is seeking ideas and input on concepts from stakeholders for how Texas should use the OBBBA. Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to review OBBBA Public Comment Form Guidance (PDF) to ensure their comments and project ideas are considered.
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USDA—National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
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NIFA’s Applications are Moving to eRA Commons
The following NIFA programs will transition to using the eRA grants management system in the first quarter of FY2026. If you are planning on applying for one of these opportunities, please register for an eRA commons ASAP:
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- Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative
- Equipment Grants Program
- Farm Business and Benchmarking Program
- Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program
- Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grants Program
- Organic Agriculture Research & Extension Initiative
- Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Program
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Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program
- Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program
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NEA Grant Writing Tutorial |
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The NEA Foundation webpage provides a writing tutorial on how to write a successful grant proposal.
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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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