Funding Announcement: FY25 Faculty Seed Grants

We are pleased to announce another round of the Center for Multiscale and Translational Mechanobiology faculty seed grant program.

The CMTM seed grants are intended to stimulate innovative research in mechanobiology.  Proposals must be for collaborative projects involving two or more faculty within the Center.  Collaborative proposals between multiple departments, colleges, and/or campuses are highly encouraged.

Funds may be used to support graduate student stipends, postdoctoral associate salaries, laboratory supplies, and/or equipment.  Applicants may request up to $25,000 total award amount with a start date of November 1, 2024, and all funds must be expended by October 31, 2025. The Center expects to award up to four seed grants for the 2025 fiscal year.

Applications are due Monday, September 30, 2024.  Detailed application instructions and a simple budget template are available on the Center’s website, and all applications must be submitted through the site as well.  Proposals are scheduled to be reviewed during the beginning of October, with award announcements made October 21, 2024.