This page hosts listings of curated research and creative practice funding, grant, fellowship, and workshop opportunities — as well as occasional and select conference and publication calls for submissions.
Some Past RFPs and Opportunities
- 4S Conference Nov 8-11: Call for Papers, Closed Panels, and Making and Doing Presentations (Deadline: May 26, 2023)
- Arts Initiative: Call for Collaborative Projects (due Apr 26)
- UROP accepting applications for summer 2023
- Engage Detroit Workshops: Request for Proposals (Submissions due: April 28th)
- OVPR Anti-Racism Grants (apply by June 1)
- Arts Integrative Interdisciplinary Faculty Research Grant (due June 15; ArtsEngine)
- BOLD CHALLENGES – Program Updates – RFPs due May 15 and rolling
- RFP: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan seeks regionally-focused projects
- U-M ARTS & RESISTANCE THEME SEMESTER PROJECT SUPPORT – DEADLINE MAR 16
- CAI seeking proposals on online courses, ed tech, educational research and online and hybrid degree programs – various deadlines Mar 15 – May 12
- LIVABLE CITIES – NEW YORK Conference – Abstracts Apr 20th
- W.T. Grant Foundation seeks research to reduce inequality in youth outcomes and improve the use of research evidence – Deadline: May 3
- RFP: 2023 MIDAS Propelling Original Data Science (PODS) Grants – LOI Due Mar 17
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Funding Opportunities
- CFP – Researching beyond words: Investigating architectural research by drawing
- Workshop (Feb 10) on Future Manufacturing: Brainstorming New Ideas, Identifying Opportunities, and Initiating New Collaborations
- Research Data Stewardship Best Practices
- [OVPR Resource] Roadmap for Large-Scale Proposals
- OVPR Research Development & Impacts Services
- [RFP Rolling] Poverty Solutions Faculty Grant Program to Prevent and Alleviate Poverty
- National Endowment for the Humanities Upcoming Due Dates
- National Science Foundation Upcoming Due Dates
- RFP Graham Sustainability Institute Catalyst Grants – LOI due Jan 27
- Graham Foundation – Grants to Organizations
- Ford Foundation Scholars in Residence Program at The Museum of Modern Art
- Summer Faculty Fellowships – Institute for the Humanities
- The Ecology of Place: From Understanding to Action
- Data support from UMSI
- NEH Fellowships and Grants Workshop, February 3
- Weaving worlds: speculations between affect & evidence
- ADVANCE Faculty Fellows
- The Buildings Upgrade Prize – U.S. Dept of Energy
- Small Planning Grants Available for Collaborative Research in Detroit – Detroit Urban Research Center
Workshops & Info Sessions
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Workshop (Feb 10) on Future Manufacturing: Brainstorming New Ideas, Identifying Opportunities, and Initiating New Collaborations
The organizers are seeking participants with a diverse range of expertise outside manufacturing who are interested in collaborating with manufacturing researchers to develop unique ideas in Future Manufacturing, particularly in the areas of: Future Cyber Manufacturing Research, Future Eco Manufacturing Research, and Future Biomanufacturing Research.
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NEH Fellowships and Grants Workshop, February 3
February 3, 2023, 9am-1:30pm -> Dr. Claudia Kinkela, Senior Program Officer at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), will introduce NEH funding opportunities, provide tips for writing a successful application, and talk in-depth about NEH Fellowships.
Federal Funding
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National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Funding Opportunities
Various deadlines
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National Endowment for the Humanities Upcoming Due Dates
Prospective PIs are encouraged to review previously funded awards and discuss proposal concepts with the respective NEH Program Officers
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National Science Foundation Upcoming Due Dates
FIND CURRENT SOLICITATIONS, FUNDING, & AWARDS AT NSF(search for opportunities an explore programs) NSF EVENTS LISTING (including Program Office Hours and Presentations of Helpful Guidelines for Proposals)
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The Buildings Upgrade Prize – U.S. Dept of Energy
Phase 1 submissions are due by July 18, 2023. Phase 1 opens for submissions on February 18, 2023.
Foundation Funding, Fellowships & Awards
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RFP: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan seeks regionally-focused projects
Projects in Southeast Michigan that engage the community and support the region’s growth Amount: $20,000 – $50,000 (preference $30,000) Internal Deadline: April 7, 2023 Foundation Deadline for invited proposals, May 15, 2023, 5 PM; projects must start after the funding decision is made at the end of September 2023. Initial Application: Brief concept paper, submitted to Maureen Martin at martinms@umich.edu
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W.T. Grant Foundation seeks research to reduce inequality in youth outcomes and improve the use of research evidence – Deadline: May 3
Research to improve the lives of young people ages 5-25 Deadline: May 3, 2023, 3PM EST Amount: $100,000-$1,000,000 over 2-4 years for Research Grants to Improve Research Evidence$100,000-$600,000 over 2-3 years for Research Grants to Reduce Inequality Application: LOI requires an online application and narrative of up to five pages. Invitations to submit 25-page full proposals typically come within eight weeks of the LOI deadline. The
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Graham Foundation – Grants to Organizations
Internal Preliminary Proposals Due: Jan 23rd 2023 Up to $30,000 support for Production and Presentation Grants
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Ford Foundation Scholars in Residence Program at The Museum of Modern Art
Nominations due February 1, 2023 for the September 2023 cohort of the Ford Foundation Scholars in Residence at The Museum of Modern Art.
Municipal, Non-Profit, NGO, and Community-Regional Engagement
There are no current municipal, non-profit, NGO, or community-regional engagement opportunities listed at this time.
Industrial, Corporate, and Business Engagement
There are no current municipal, non-profit, NGO, or community-regional engagement opportunities listed at this time.
Prizes & Society Competitions
There are no current prize or society competition opportunities listed at this time.
U-M Internal Funding
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Arts Initiative: Call for Collaborative Projects (due Apr 26)
The Arts Initiative seeks large-scale collaborative projects to activate the campus; increase arts engagement for students, faculty, and staff, and the region; and catalyze discovery through interdisciplinary partnerships.
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Engage Detroit Workshops: Request for Proposals (Submissions due: April 28th)
Engage Detroit Workshops: Request for ProposalsSubmissions due: April 28th The Engage Detroit Workshops grant program supports small groups of U-M faculty and staff members with a faculty lead in organizing a workshop, speaker series, or similar event centered on a topic relevant to Detroit communities. The Vice Provost for Engaged Learning (VPEL) will provide financial support for
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OVPR Anti-Racism Grants (apply by June 1)
OVPR is seeking submissions for its Anti-Racism Grants, which launched in 2021 to advance knowledge around complex societal racial inequalities that can inform actions to achieve equity and justice. Funding is available at two levels: $25,000-$50,000 and <$100,000
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Arts Integrative Interdisciplinary Faculty Research Grant (due June 15; ArtsEngine)
Arts Integrative Interdisciplinary Faculty Research Grants support faculty research projects that integrate the arts or design with other disciplines, especially those in engineering and the sciences. Individual grants up to $3,000 can support existing research efforts as well as new areas of inquiry.
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BOLD CHALLENGES – Program Updates – RFPs due May 15 and rolling
There are several upcoming opportunities for faculty and staff to engage with the Bold Challenges initiative. We are hosting three events in Spring 2023 and applications to our funding programs are now open.
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U-M ARTS & RESISTANCE THEME SEMESTER PROJECT SUPPORT – DEADLINE MAR 16
https://artsinitiative.umich.edu/funding-opportunities/theme-semester-project-support/ U-M ARTS & RESISTANCE THEME SEMESTER PROJECT SUPPORT The Arts Initiative invites project proposals related to the Fall 2023 theme Arts & Resistance. Projects can be designed and implemented by a unit, staff person, or faculty member. Examples of projects could include art-making workshops, public performances, exhibitions, or support for guest speakers and visiting
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CAI seeking proposals on online courses, ed tech, educational research and online and hybrid degree programs – various deadlines Mar 15 – May 12
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RFP: 2023 MIDAS Propelling Original Data Science (PODS) Grants – LOI Due Mar 17
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[RFP Rolling] Poverty Solutions Faculty Grant Program to Prevent and Alleviate Poverty
Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis This is an open grant funding opportunity through Poverty Solutions for faculty at University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses to pursue research projects focused on strategies to address poverty with effective, real-world solutions. Faculty Request for Proposals (PDF)
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RFP Graham Sustainability Institute Catalyst Grants – LOI due Jan 27
Letter of Intent (LOI) required by January 27, 2023 -> Up to $10,000 over eight months for engaged research efforts that address critical sustainability challenges.
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Small Planning Grants Available for Collaborative Research in Detroit – Detroit Urban Research Center
Apply by February 20, 2023 -> Small Planning Grants Available for Collaborative Research in Detroit
U-M Internal Fellowships & Awards
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Summer Faculty Fellowships – Institute for the Humanities
Applications due Monday, January 30, 2023 at 5:00pm for the 2023 summer faculty fellowship.
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ADVANCE Faculty Fellows
DEADLINE: January 31, 2023 -> Faculty interested in institutional transformation should consider partnering with ADVANCE as a Faculty Fellow.
Conference Calls for Submissions
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4S Conference Nov 8-11: Call for Papers, Closed Panels, and Making and Doing Presentations (Deadline: May 26, 2023)
Call for Papers, Closed Panels, and Making and Doing PresentationsDeadline: May 26, 2023 (notification of acceptance on June 9)We will begin accepting submissions at the end of April. https://www.4sonline.org/meeting.php We invite submissions for papers, closed panels, and Making & Doing sessions that align with the conference theme. We are interested in proposals that expand our
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CFP – Researching beyond words: Investigating architectural research by drawing
There’s a CFP for the conference “Researching beyond words: Investigating architectural research by drawing,” taking place in Lyon, France, at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Lyon. Abstracts (in either English or French) are due March 1.
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The Ecology of Place: From Understanding to Action
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: April 30, 2023 -> 59th International Making Cities Livable (IMCL) Conference [Poundbury / Dorchester, UK * October 10-13, 2023]
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Weaving worlds: speculations between affect & evidence
Deadline for submissions: 15th March 2023 -> Department of Architecture, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, 28-30 June 2023 and Het Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
Journal / Publication Calls for Submissions
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LIVABLE CITIES – NEW YORK Conference – Abstracts Apr 20th
———- Forwarded message ———From: Management Team <mgt@amps-research.com>Date: Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 5:32 PMSubject: [Cornerstone] LIVABLE CITIES – New York. Abstract deadlineTo: <CornerstoneArchitecturalScholars@googlegroups.com> LIVABLE CITIES – NEW YORK Conference: Abstracts New York / Virtual 14-16, June 2023 Abstracts: April 20th, 2023 (Final Round) – A cross-departmental conference held at City Tech (CUNY) with the Department of Architectural
R+CP Capacity Support & Infrastructure
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UROP accepting applications for summer 2023
Apply now to request a UROP student fellow to help support your research plans this summer. Faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research scientists and advanced graduate students are eligible to be UROP research mentors. UROP provides students’ stipend salary, skill-building workshops, and $500-800 per student for mentors to cover research-related expenses. Apply to renew or submit a new project
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Research Data Stewardship Best Practices
Across all stages of the research life cycle and all fields of study, researchers consider the potential long-term impacts on the eventual storage and preservation of research data. This set of resources serves as an entry point into data stewardship practices that will help researchers save time, address funder requirements, and ultimately maximize the impact of their
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[OVPR Resource] Roadmap for Large-Scale Proposals
In an effort to increase the competitiveness of U-M teams seeking large, external research grants, OVPR has created a Roadmap for Large-Scale Proposals, launched this week by the OVPR Research Development and Proposal Services team. The Roadmap outlines a variety of considerations while planning and competing for externally funded, large-scale proposals. Faculty seeking research grants in excess
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OVPR Research Development & Impacts Services
You are also encouraged to visit and utilize the OVPR Research Development & Impacts Services to learn more about other research development and proposal services provided by OVPR. FUNDING & PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT: help develop individual research plans that align with your career goals funding consultations and help developing proposal ideas draft and edit grant proposals and supporting proposal
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Data support from UMSI
Researchers seeking assistance with formulating data problems, collecting and processing data, analyzing and modeling data, and presenting and integrating results into action are invited to share a project idea for consideration.