Impact Institutes Seed Stage Application

July 1, 2026: Letters of intent (LOI) due. [Request for Applications now open – LOI stage]
October 1, 2026: Applicants notified of invitations to submit full proposals.
October 22, 2026: Full proposals due. [Request for Applications – Full Proposal stage]
January 2027: Award notifications sent out.

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Information Sessions and Virtual Office Hours

Impact Institutes will host virtual information sessions to guide prospective applicants through the application process. Researchers from all schools, colleges and campuses interested in fostering interdisciplinary research and innovation are encouraged to participate. The sessions include a presentation and Q&A.

Register: June 22, 12:00-12:45 pm, EDT

If you have additional questions or require one-on-one discussions beyond what is covered in the informational sessions, Impact Institutes will host virtual office hour sessions. No registration is necessary. Drop in at the times below and you will be admitted from the Zoom waiting room on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join the Queue: June 16, 2:00-3 pm, EDT

Join the Queue: June 22, 2:30-3:30 pm, EDT

Recordings from the previous cycle (2025 Cycle 1) are also available, including an application-process overview and Q&A.

View the slides and video.