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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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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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.
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RIED UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS |
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Faculty Research Networking and Collaboration Mixer
Thursday, April 30, 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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Advancing Oncology Nursing Research and Practice
Link: https://www.onfgivesback.org/funding-for-nurses/research/research-grant
Sponsor: Oncology Nursing Foundation
Awards: $50,000
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Summary: Supports rigorous oncology nursing research, including pilot studies and program development, emphasizing nurse-led initiatives and theoretically-based practices to enhance patient care and advance oncology nursing science.
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Advancing Pediatric Health and Nursing Practices
Link: http://www.napnapfoundation.org/napnapfoundation/grantsscholarships/grantsscholarships
Sponsor: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Awards: $5,000
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Summary: Supports research, quality improvement and evidence-based projects focused on pediatric health, including care transitions, innovative healthcare delivery, chronic disease management, workforce issues and educational initiatives. Emphasizes improving child and family health outcomes through system changes, policies and enhanced nursing practices.
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COLLEGE OF KINESIOLOGY AND SPORT SCIENCE |
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Advancing Education Through Physical Activity and Arts
Link: https://www.shapeamerica.org/recognition/awards/hall-of-fame-award.aspx
Sponsor: SHAPE America
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2026
Summary: Recognizes exceptional contributions to integrating physical education, health promotion, physical activity, dance, and sport into educational programs. Highlights leadership, advocacy, and national impact in fostering equitable, developmental, and humanitarian values within these disciplines. Emphasizes their role in education and societal well-being.
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NIH StrokeNet Clinical Trials and Biomarker Studies for Stroke Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-052.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: Varies
Deadline: June 18, 2026
Summary: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) seeks applications for multi-site exploratory and confirmatory clinical trials focused on promising interventions; biomarker or outcome measure validation studies that are immediately preparatory to trials in stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; and ancillary studies designed to add scientific aims to active studies being conducted within StrokeNet. Successful applicants will collaborate and conduct the study within the NIH StrokeNet. Following peer review, NINDS will prioritize studies among the highest scoring to be conducted in the NIH StrokeNet infrastructure. The NIH StrokeNet National Coordinating Center will work with the successful applicant to implement the proposed study efficiently, and the National Data Management Center will provide statistical and data management support.
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONS |
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Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)
Link: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352810
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Jan. 25, 2027
Summary: The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) aims to develop highly trained physician–scientist leaders through integrated dual-degree training (MD and PhD or equivalent) that prepares graduates to translate biomedical research advances into clinical impact. This NOFO supports domestic institutions in delivering evidence-based training programs that emphasize research excellence, mentoring, career development, and sustained research careers aligned with national health and biomedical research priorities.
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Optimizing Digital Interventions for Mental Health
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-136.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: Varies
Deadline: June 5, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports research to enhance digital mental health interventions, focusing on improving reach, efficiency, and effectiveness. It aims to refine existing interventions and assess their impact on mental health outcomes, particularly in vulnerable and health-disparity populations, through clinical trials.
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DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS |
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
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Advancing Fundamental Research in Plant Biology
Link: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons-postdoctoral-fellowships-in-plant-biology/
Sponsor: Simons Foundation
Awards: $190,000
Deadline: Dec. 4, 2026
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research on fundamental challenges in plant biology, encouraging candidates with expertise in plant sciences or related fields like engineering, computational modeling, theory, chemistry, synthetic biology, and physics to apply their knowledge to advance basic plant research.
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MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and AI
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361493
Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA); United States Department of State (DOS)
Awards: $2.5M
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Summary: This initiative celebrates U.S. industrial and digital leadership by fostering workforce development in advanced manufacturing, AI, and supply chain resilience. It promotes global collaboration through summits, exchanges, and partnerships with community colleges, industry leaders, and international vocational experts to address emerging labor market demands.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES |
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Rapid Research for Agricultural Threat Mitigation
Link: https://foundationfar.org/programs/rapid-outcomes-from-agricultural-research/
Sponsor: Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Awards: $250,000
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: Supports urgent research and outreach to address emerging threats to food supply and agricultural systems, focusing on prevention, response, and mitigation of plant and animal pests and pathogens. Aims to fill critical knowledge gaps during initial outbreak periods to safeguard crops, livestock, and livelihoods.
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Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Conservation Initiative
Link: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/monarch-butterfly-and-pollinators-conservation-fund
Sponsor: NFWF
Awards: $200,000 - $300,000
Deadline: July 8, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports projects aimed at conserving and enhancing habitats for monarch butterflies and at-risk native insect pollinators. Emphasis is on technical assistance for private lands and habitat improvement, benefiting species like the rusty patched bumble bee and Karner blue butterfly.
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Enhancing K-14 STEM Education through Research Collaboration
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24503
Sponsor: NSF
Awards: $600,000
Deadline: Oct. 14, 2026
Summary: This program facilitates summer research experiences for K-14 educators in engineering and computer science, promoting collaboration with universities and industry. It aims to enrich educators' knowledge and classroom practices while broadening student engagement in STEM fields.
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Social Disconnection and Suicide in Older Adults
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-066.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: $275,000
Deadline: June 16, 2026
Summary: This research initiative seeks to explore the connection between social disconnection and suicide risk in older adults, focusing on neurobiological, behavioral, and environmental mechanisms. It aims to identify how social integration can mitigate suicidal thoughts and behaviors in late life.
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS |
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Advancing Local Historic Preservation Initiatives
Link: https://savingplaces.org/preservation-funds
Sponsor: National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)
Awards: $5,000
Deadline: June 2, 2026
Summary: Supports local preservation efforts by funding projects in architecture, cultural history, historic preservation, and archaeological conservation. Encourages public education, technical expertise, private sector engagement, and community action to safeguard historical sites, documents, and land use planning for future generations.
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Public Service Journalism Fellowship for In-Depth Reporting
Link: https://www.spj.org/eugene-c-pulliam-fellowship-for-public-service-journalism/
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists
Awards: $100,000
Deadline: April 20, 2026
Summary: Supports mid-career journalists specializing in fact-based commentary or analysis to pursue in-depth reporting projects on public interest issues. Fellows may engage in courses, independent study, or travel, culminating in published works like editorials, investigative series, podcasts, or books.
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DR. SAM PACK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
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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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Advancing Transformative AI, Cybersecurity, and Information Systems
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360922
Sponsor: DOD
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Nov. 1, 2026
Summary: This opportunity focuses on groundbreaking research in transformative AI, resilient and secure software systems, offensive and defensive cybersecurity, and information domain operations. Proposals should challenge conventional approaches, enabling revolutionary advancements in computational and information technologies for national security. Novel, unconventional ideas beyond these areas are also encouraged.
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CROSS CUTTING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Cross Cutting with COB, MCOE, COLFA, and COE |
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Advancing Global Undergraduate Education and U.S. Cultural Exchange
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361676
Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA); United States Department of State (DOS)
Awards: $4.8M
Deadline: June 2, 2026
Summary: This program fosters global undergraduate education by immersing participants in U.S. institutions and communities. It emphasizes strategic fields like AI, engineering, and entrepreneurship while promoting civic engagement, American history, and cultural understanding to enhance global collaboration and innovation.
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Cross Cutting with COSM and MCOE |
Heliophysics Foundational Research
Link: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={5F466EEA-6FC5-A5A1-F556-943DE971E17B}&path=&method=init
Sponsor: NASA
Awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Summary: This NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation invites proposals across multiple Heliophysics program elements to advance understanding of the Sun, heliosphere, and space environment through theory, modeling, data analysis, and observational research. The summary page provides the overarching structure, eligibility requirements, and proposal guidance that apply to all Heliophysics opportunities under this ROSES appendix, with specific details defined in each individual program element.
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Cross Cutting with CHCP, COSM, MCOE, and COB |
Enhancing Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347058
Sponsor: EPA
Awards: $350,000 – $2.5M
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Summary: This program aims to improve public health by reducing wildfire smoke exposure in community buildings. Focus areas include smoke readiness planning, air quality monitoring, cleaner air spaces, HVAC upgrades, and public outreach, integrating environmental health, air quality, and infrastructure improvements.
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Cross Cutting with CHCP, COANR, COSM, KCSS, and CNURS |
Advancing Environmental Health Through Research Hubs
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-25-002.html
Sponsor: NIH
Awards: $850,000
Deadline: April 20, 2026
Summary: Supports centers that enhance environmental health research by providing infrastructure, fostering collaboration, and addressing emerging issues. Focus areas include environmental exposures, human biology, disease relationships, community engagement, translational research, and public health improvement, with an emphasis on diverse perspectives.
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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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