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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RIED UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS |
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SAVE THE DATE!
2025 Fall RIED Research Academy
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
Location: Research & Economic Development Building, Room 112
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EPA Grants Webinar - Competition Process
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025: 1-2 p.m. ET
This webinar is intended to help grant applicants learn how to find and successfully apply for competitive EPA grants. The EPA will also provide an overview of the competition process from application through evaluation and selection.
Register here
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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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Global Community Lung Health Initiatives
Link: https://chest.secure-platform.com/grants/page/info/Guideline-Grant-2025
Sponsor: CHEST Foundation
Awards: Upper $120,000
Deadline: June 9, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports projects that enhance lung health through education and training for K-12 students, patients, caregivers, healthcare workers, and medical centers, emphasizing quality health solutions with sustainable and reproducible community impact.
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Advancing Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Research
Link: https://foundation4pt.org/grants/
Sponsor: Foundation for Physical Therapy Research & American Physical Therapy Association
Awards: $40,000
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Summary: This opportunity supports research on diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic interventions in physical therapy to reduce cardiovascular and pulmonary disease risks. Focus areas include chronic disease prevention, cost analysis, patient-therapy interactions, and addressing health disparities with real-world applications.
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Enhancing Health Information Access for Areas Experiencing Health Disparities
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-281.html
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Awards: Upper $600,000
Deadline: LOI – April 24, 2026; Full – May 25, 2026
Summary: This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) solicits resource grant applications for projects that will provide accurate, useful, usable, and understandable health information to populations that experience health disparities and their health care providers. This NOFO supports the development of resources that can be used to improve health and well-being and that lead to reductions in health disparities. Access to accurate, useful, usable, and understandable health information is an important factor when managing health and health care. Proposed projects should harness the capabilities of information technology and medical or health libraries to disseminate clear, evidence-based health-related information in formats used by individuals and their health care providers. Proposed projects should emphasize the development and deployment of new information resources or services, or expand and improve an existing resource or service, to meet the needs of populations experiencing health disparities and to promote health opportunities.
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
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Advancing Biological Research Infrastructure Innovation
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23578
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Open
Summary: This program supports the development and enhancement of bioinformatics, instrumentation, and research methods to advance biological sciences. It aims to create novel or improved tools for manipulating, analyzing, and measuring biological systems, benefiting a broad research community.
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Advancing Algorithms for Power Grid Optimization
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf22569
Sponsor: NSF – Division of Mathematical Science
Awards: $2 million
Deadline: Feb. 9, 2026
Summary: This program seeks research to develop innovative mathematical and statistical algorithms aimed at enhancing the security, reliability, and efficiency of modern power systems, bridging applied mathematics and energy engineering to advance power grid technology.
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Advancing Fundamental Questions in Math and Physics
Link:https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons-collaborations-in-mathematics-and-the-physical-sciences/
Sponsor: Simons Foundation
Awards: Upper $8 million
Deadline: LOI – Oct. 29, 2025; Full – Feb. 25, 2026
Summary: This program supports collaborative research on pivotal scientific questions in mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer science. Projects should explore novel areas or directions, involve top-tier researchers, and aim for significant scientific milestones with clearly defined goals.
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MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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Advanced Operations Engineering for Complex Systems
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505202
Sponsor: NSF – Division of Civil, Mechanical & Manufacturing Innovation
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: This program supports research on analytical methods to enhance operations in complex, decision-driven environments. Focus areas include optimization, risk analysis, and simulation, with applications in manufacturing, public safety, healthcare, and energy. Emphasis is on high-impact engineering applications and cross-disciplinary approaches.
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Advancing Internet Technology and Policy Research
Link: http://innovationfund.comcast.com/
Sponsor: Comcast
Awards: $3,000 - $150,000
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: The Comcast Innovation Fund supports research in Internet technology and public policy, focusing on areas like network measurement, low latency networking, secure protocols, edge computing, Internet governance, broadband mapping, video streaming, IoT, and privacy and security automation.
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Advancing Tactical Defense Systems and Innovation
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359782
Sponsor: Department of Defense
Awards: Varies
Deadline: April 17, 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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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES |
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Advancing Dairy Health and Environmental Impact Research
Link:https://foundationfar.org/grants-funding/opportunities/dairy-health-efficiency-resource-dynamics-initiative/
Sponsor: Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Awards: $500,000 - $1 million
Deadline: June 25, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports research on the interconnections between dairy cow health, management, welfare, economic viability, and environmental outcomes. It aims to improve understanding of how enhanced animal health can positively influence dairy production's environmental impact and economic aspects.
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Professional Development Program Grant
Link:https://www.sare.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Southern-SARE-Professional-Development-Program-Call-for-Pre-proposals.pdf
Sponsor: NIFA - Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE)
Awards: Up to $100,000
Deadline: Nov. 11, 2025
Summary: The 2026 Southern SARE Professional Development Program Grant is a competitive “train-the-trainer” funding opportunity that supports agricultural professionals in educating Extension agents, USDA personnel, and other educators on sustainable agriculture practices. Grants of up to $100,000 are available for one- or two-year projects involving workshops, farm tours, demonstrations, or educational material development across the Southern region.
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Sustainable Elephant Conservation and Community Engagement
Link: https://elephantconservation.org/initiatives/grant-programs/
Sponsor: International Elephant Foundation
Awards: $15,000
Deadline: Aug. 1, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports projects that enhance elephant conservation, habitat preservation, and community collaboration. Proposals must demonstrate effective, ethical, and culturally appropriate methods, involving stakeholders in development and activities, while ensuring proven success in wildlife and environmental conservation.
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Innovative Technologies for Diverse Learning Environments
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23624
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Upper $900,000
Deadline: Nov. 4, 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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Exploring Health Impacts of Human-Animal Interactions
Link: https://habri.org/funding-opportunities
Sponsor: Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Awards: $49,000
Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
Summary: This research initiative seeks proposals to study the health benefits of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions. Focus areas include mental and physical health, child development, aging, diverse populations, and public health crises, aiming to produce actionable guidelines for health practitioners and policymakers.
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Innovative Technologies for Diverse Learning Environments
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/stem-k-12-nsf-stem-k-12/nsf25-545/solicitation
Sponsor(s): NSF
Awards: $25,000 and $750,000
Deadlines: Continuous
Summary: Supports fundamental, applied, and translational research to enhance STEM teaching, learning, and education systems. Focuses on understanding education across the human lifespan in formal and informal settings, with emphasis on K-12 education and strategies for educational improvement.
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS |
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Advancing Early Career Research in Language Sciences
Link:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/14679922/homepage/grant_programs.htm
Sponsor: Wiley Online Library – Wiley Foundation
Awards: $10,000
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025
Summary: Supports early career research in language sciences, emphasizing modern language, literature, and language arts. Prioritizes projects with strong scientific merit and potential to evolve into larger initiatives eligible for major funding agency support.
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Humanities Texas – Mini, Exhibition, and Rural Grants
Link: https://www.humanitiestexas.org/grants
Sponsor: Humanities Texas
Awards: $2,500
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: Humanities Texas grants enable communities throughout the state to develop programs of local interest promoting history, culture, and education. Since 1974, we have awarded more than 5,000 grants in 400 Texas communities supporting a wide range of public humanities programs, including lectures, oral history projects, museum exhibitions, teacher institutes, reading programs, and documentary films. Annually, Humanities Texas awards an average of 150 grants to over 70 communities throughout the state. Contact our grants team to learn how we can support the work you do in your community!
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Public Policy, Institutions, and Behavioral Dynamics
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505715
Sponsor: NSF – Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: Supports research on attitudes, behavior, and institutions tied to public policy and services. Focus areas include decision-making, political institutions, electoral processes, public administration, and preference formation. Emphasizes theoretical, methodological, and empirical rigor, with scope for comparative studies and methodological innovation.
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DR. SAM PACK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
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Link: https://www.businessofgovernment.org/content/research-stipends
Sponsor: IBM Center for the Business of Government
Awards: $20,000
Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
Summary: Supports research delivering practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance government effectiveness, focusing on public management, policy, finance, systems analysis, and cybersecurity to address mission and management challenges faced by public sector leaders.
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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 COANR, DOHS, & COSM |
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Enhancing Food Safety Through Laboratory Capacity Building
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-FD-25-007.html
Sponsor: Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Awards: Upper $1.5 million
Deadline: LOI Dec. 15, 2025
Summary: This initiative aims to bolster state laboratories' capabilities in microbiology, chemistry, and radiochemistry to support an integrated food safety system. It focuses on prioritized sample testing, food defense preparedness, and developing methods to prevent foodborne illnesses and enhance national laboratory science integration.
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Cross Cutting with COE, COSM, & DOHS |
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Innovative Methodologies in Behavioral and Social Sciences Education
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-25-003.html
Sponsor: NIH – US Department of Health & Human Services
Awards: Upper $800,000
Deadline: LOI - Mar 8, 2027; Full – April 9, 2027
Summary: This program supports educational activities focused on skill development in behavioral and social sciences, aiming to enhance biomedical, clinical, and behavioral research training. It involves multiple NIH institutes, addressing diverse health domains and fostering a skilled research workforce.
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Cross Cutting with COE, MCOE, COSM, & DOHS |
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Substance Use Disorder Research Education for Clinicians
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-204.html
Sponsor: NIH – National Institute on Drug Abuse
Awards: Varies, Limited to $350,000 per year
Deadline: Nov. 12, 2025
Summary: This program supports educational activities for clinicians and researchers to enhance skills and knowledge in substance use and disorder research. It emphasizes research experiences and skills development, aiming to strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce.
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GRANT WRITING RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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PERS—President's Excellence in Research Scholars |
PERS Applications Opening Soon!
New Project Timeline: Feb. 1, 2026 - Aug. 14, 2026
Application Due Date: Nov. 26, 2025
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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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