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 |
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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:
Proposal Cost Share Program – Internal Deadline: 6-weeks prior to external solicitation deadline (NOTE: Accepting proposals through July 15, 2026)
Faculty Hiring and Retention Program – Internal Deadline: Aug. 31, 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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RIED UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS |
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Private Foundation Grant Seeking Workshop by Hanover Research
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location:
Health Professions Building | Room 113
Tarleton State Stephenville Campus
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IRB Cayuse Research Compliance Training
Wednesday, May 29, 2026
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location:
Research and Economic Development Building
1225 N. US Hwy 281, Stephenville, TX 76401
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Research Misconduct Training
Friday, July 31, 2026
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location:
Research and Economic Development Building
1225 N. US Hwy 281, Stephenville, TX 76401
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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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Forensic Pathology Advanced Training Grant
Link: https://foundation.cap.org/grant-award/forensic-pathology-advanced-training-grant/
Sponsor: College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Awards: $5,000
Deadline: July 1, 2026
Summary: The Forensic Pathology Advanced Training Grant from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Foundation supports pathology residents by funding a four‑week away rotation at an ACGME‑accredited forensic pathology fellowship program, providing hands‑on exposure to death investigation, certification and forensic casework. The program aims to strengthen the pipeline of forensic pathologists, particularly for residents without nearby fellowship access, by addressing workforce shortages and enhancing practical understanding of the field’s challenges and public health impact.
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Advancing Mental Health Services Research
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-284.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: $450,000
Deadline: June 16, 2026
Summary: This initiative seeks innovative pilot research to enhance mental health services by identifying factors affecting access and outcomes, developing new research tools and utilizing large data sets with advanced analytics, aiming to improve public health impact and address disparities.
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COLLEGE OF KINESIOLOGY AND SPORT SCIENCE |
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Advancing Sports Safety and Equipment Standards
Link: https://nocsae.org/research-grant-program/apply-for-funding/
Sponsor: National Operating Committee for Standards in Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)
Awards: $250,000
Deadline: LOI - Jun 30, 2026; FULL – Oct. 31, 2026
Summary: Supports research in sports medicine, injury prevention and safety, focusing on helmet standards, injury mechanisms, recovery processes and the development of tools and equipment for enhanced athlete protection. Encourages studies that inform and establish new safety standards for athletic equipment and sports practices.
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Advancing Health Intervention Implementation Research
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-143.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: $275,000
Deadline: Jun 16, 2026
Summary: This opportunity supports research on strategies to enhance the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based health interventions, focusing on equitable dissemination, de-implementation of ineffective practices and advancing research methods. It emphasizes health services re-implementation amid disasters and prioritizes diverse perspectives.
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONS |
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Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361474
Sponsor: USDA
Awards: $50,000 - $750,000
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Summary: The DLT Program provides financial assistance to enable and improve distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas. DLT grant funds support the use of telecommunications-enabled information, audio and video equipment and related advanced technologies by students, teachers, medical professionals and rural residents. These grants are intended to increase rural access to education, training and healthcare resources that are otherwise unavailable or limited in scope.
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Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-136.html
Sponsor: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Awards: Varies
Deadline: June 5, 2026
Summary: NIMH seeks applications for innovative research projects to test strategies to increase the reach, efficiency, effectiveness and quality of digital mental health interventions which may impact mental health outcomes, including suicide behaviors and serious mental illness. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to support the development of digital health test beds that leverage well-established digital health platforms and infrastructure to rapidly refine and optimize existing evidence-based digital health interventions and to conduct clinical research testing digital mental health interventions that are statistically powered to provide a definitive answer regarding the intervention's effectiveness, particularly in populations who experience health disparities and vulnerable populations.
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DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS |
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
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Biological and Environmental Research (BER)
Link: https://science.osti.gov/ber
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: $5,000 - $5,000,000
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Summary: The program seeks to understand the biological, biogeochemical and physical processes that span from molecular and genomics-controlled scales to the regional and global scales that govern changes in energy and Earth systems.
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Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER)
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/engineering-environmental-resiliency
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Open
Summary: The Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER) program supports fundamental research to advance resource and energy conservation and recovery and to safeguard the natural environment and human health. Better use of domestic resources will help make U.S. manufacturing and energy systems more resilient and secure. EER projects advance artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum science and engineering, nanoengineering, microelectronics and other national priorities. EER supports research that transforms biotechnology and manufacturing to create domestic sources of energy; engineered chemical, biological and/or geo-physical processes may be involved. The program supports studies on the sustainability of benign manufacturing. EER supports the development of innovative technologies that minimize or reuse waste discharges to soil, water and air by closing resource loops.
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MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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Transformative Research in Advanced Manufacturing
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505572
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: Supports multidisciplinary research to revolutionize manufacturing technologies, methods and practices. Focuses on enhancing national prosperity, workforce development and strategic industries while advancing knowledge to sustain global leadership and address national security challenges.
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Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/mca-mid-career-advancement
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1, 2027- March 1, 2027
Summary:
The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance their research program and career trajectory. Mid-career scientists are at a critical career transition stage where they need to advance their research programs to ensure long-term productivity and creativity but are often constrained by service, teaching or other activities that limit the amount of time devoted to research.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES |
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Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program
Link: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/smith-lever-special-needs-competitive-grants-program-slsncgp?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Sponsor: USDA
Awards: $115,000
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Summary: The Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) provides USDA NIFA funding to 1862 land‑grant institutions to develop and deliver innovative, education-based Extension programs that help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from natural, human-made or technological disasters. Projects emphasize applied, community-focused outreach (e.g., training, resources, and planning activities) that strengthen disaster resilience across agriculture, natural resources and rural/community systems, with a required non-federal funding match.
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Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED)
Link: https://www.ed.gov/media/document/fy-2026-84423a-application-notice-and-instructions-113740.pdf
Sponsor: Department of Labor on behalf of the Department of Education
Awards: ~$3,500,000 (total available funds: $90,000,000)
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Summary: The SEED program provides funding to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices that prepare, develop or enhance the skills of educators to improve student outcomes. These grants will allow eligible entities to develop, expand and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated.
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THECB Request for Applications: Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program FY 2026
Link: https://www.highered.texas.gov/grants/minority-health-research-and-education-grant-program-mhgp/
Sponsor: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
Awards: $400,000
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Summary: This funding supports research and educational initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for these groups, with the goal of improving health access and outcomes for medically underserved populations.
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS |
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FY 2026 American Film Showcase
Link: https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FY26-AFS-NOFO.pdf
Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
Awards: $1,540,000
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Summary: The FY 2026 American Film Showcase (AFS) is a dynamic and adaptable initiative that combines and harnesses the power of cultural and commercial diplomacy to elevate American creativity as a driver of global influence and economic vitality. By highlighting U.S. leadership in film, television, gaming and media arts, AFS opens new markets for American creative industries, attracts foreign investment, and reinforces the nation’s reputation as a global center for innovation and storytelling.
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FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362122
Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
Awards: $4.600,000
Deadline: June 29, 2026
Summary: The Fulbright Specialist Program will select approximately 400 American academics and professionals to countries worldwide for two-to six-week programming in FY 2027. Fulbright Specialists share their expertise, build and strengthen professional networks and gain international experience through projects that support U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen institutional ties in education, innovation and trade.
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DR. SAM PACK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
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Advancing Research in Financial Literacy and Education
Link: https://www.nefe.org/research/get-funding/default.aspx
Sponsor: National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
Awards: Varies
Deadline: May 4, 2027
Summary: Supports innovative research to enhance public financial well-being, focusing on financial education, personal finance, economics, marketing and public finance. Aims to drive actionable insights and significant contributions to the field of financial literacy and management.
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Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
Link: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/af17467c-3620-4a6e-8bd1-c6f7943a5ea6
Sponsor: Small Business Administration
Awards: $5,000,000
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Summary: The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from established organizations interested in providing innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing business concerns, under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Empower to Grow (E2G) Program (formerly known as 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program).
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CROSS CUTTING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Cross Cutting with COE, CHCP, KCSS, COSM, & COANR |
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Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
Link: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/rural-health-safety-education-competitive-grants-program
Sponsor: USDA
Awards: $3,000,000
Deadline: June 23, 2026
Summary: The Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) Program, under ALN 10.516, seeks to foster quality of life in rural communities by providing the essential knowledge necessary for successful programs of rural development; improving coordination among Federal agencies, other levels of government and institutions, and private organizations in rural areas; and developing and disseminating information about rural conditions. The RHSE program supports quality of life in rural communities across the United States by addressing the relationship between rural prosperity and rural health and safety in the context of food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences.
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Cross Cutting with CKSS, CHCP, COSM, & MCOE |
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/career-faculty-early-career-development-program/nsf22-586/solicitation
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: $500,000
Deadline: July 22, 2026
Summary: The NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award, supporting early‑career (untenured) faculty who demonstrate strong potential to become leaders in both research and education. Projects must integrate innovative research with meaningful educational activities, helping recipients build a long-term foundation for academic leadership while advancing science, engineering or STEM education within their institution’s mission.
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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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