New Directions Fund - Spring Deadline
Monday, May 01, 2023 - 12:15 PM
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.