New Directions Fund - Spring Deadline

The New Directions Fund aims to enable important new lines of research and creative work with high potential for impact. There are three competition tracks:

• Track A: Proof of Concept awards support researchers pursuing a new line of research or collaborative partnership to help them be competitive for external funding.
• Track B: Limited External Grant Opportunity (LEGO) awards support particularly innovative research, writing, and/or creative work in fields where external funding is scarce.
• Track C: Racial & Social Justice Research awards supports research on the underpinnings of, consequences of, and/or solutions to address systemic, institutional, and structural racism and injustice.

Support Provided:
New Directions funds can be requested at one of two levels:

• Level 1: ≤ $25,000
• Level 2: $25,001 – $50,000

Cost Share:
VPR will fund 50% of the requested amount;

• The benefiting Unit(s) contribute the remaining 50% of requested funds.

Deadline: May 1, 2023

You can find the full guidelines, eligibility information and submit your application here.