Grants
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Vanderbilt hosts research administration training for university, school and department grant administrators
Vanderbilt University hosted a two-day research administration training in mid-April for more than 100 staff members to ensure seamless grant administration to support faculty and student researchers. Read MoreMay 18, 2023
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Online seminar April 19 outlines how VU can help faculty researchers with competitive research proposals
Research Development and Support, which provides tailored services for faculty interested in pursuing competitive research proposals from a range of external sponsors including federal, state and local governments, industry partners and nonprofits, will offer an online seminar about their services on April 19 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. over Zoom. Read MoreMar 29, 2023
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Learn more about HHS’s new sponsor agency, ARPA-H, at faculty webinar April 14
Research Development and Support will offer an online seminar to discuss the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, a new independent entity within HHS The seminar will outline the ARPA-H funding model and agency priorities and include a discussion panel about how to approach applying for this type of funding, which differs from traditional HHS grants. Read MoreMar 16, 2023
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OVPRI names new lead for Sponsored Programs Administration and Compliance
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation has appointed Jean Mercer as senior assistant provost for Sponsored Programs Administration and Compliance. Mercer most recently served as associate vice chancellor for research administration at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Read MoreMar 14, 2023
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Three engineering faculty awarded Seeding Success Grants in inaugural funding round
The Office of the Provost has announced the inaugural round of grant recipients for the Seeding Success Grant program established in March. Three engineering faculty members are among 15 faculty members across four Vanderbilt schools and colleges who will receive support for their work. They are: David Braun, assistant professor of mechanical engineering; “Catapult Legs: Enhancing Human... Read MoreJul 14, 2021
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Three engineering faculty awarded Seeding Success Grants in inaugural funding round
The Office of the Provost has announced the inaugural round of grant recipients for the Seeding Success Grant program established in March. Three engineering faculty members are among 15 faculty members across four Vanderbilt schools and colleges who will receive support for their work. They are: David Braun, assistant professor of mechanical engineering; “Catapult Legs: Enhancing Human... Read MoreJul 14, 2021
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Faculty invited to apply by June 1 for SEC travel grant program
Vanderbilt faculty are encouraged to apply by June 1 to the 2018–19 Southeastern Conference Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program. Grants typically run from $1,500 to $3,500. Read MoreApr 19, 2018
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Limited submission opportunity: VentureWell Faculty Grants Program
Vanderbilt University may submit two proposals for the VentureWell Faculty Grants Program. Read MoreOct 13, 2017
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Michelitch named Carnegie fellow, receives $200,000 for research
Vanderbilt researcher Kristin Michelitch was named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow and will receive $200,000 for her research. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Deadlines approaching for VIDL grant and award programs
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning (VIDL) reminds the campus community about this year's fast-approaching deadlines for its grant and awards programs, as well as the Graduate Fellows program. Read MoreApr 7, 2017
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Vanderbilt-wide limited submission opportunity: Brain Research Foundation Fay/Frank Seed Grant Program
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) is anticipating the opportunity to nominate one candidate for the Brain Research Foundation Fay/Frank Seed Grant Program for 2017. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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Vanderbilt-wide limited submission opportunity: Mallinckrodt Scholar Program
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) is anticipating the opportunity to nominate two candidates for the Edward Mallinckrodt Jr. Foundation Scholar Award Program for 2017. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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Deadlines approaching for faculty research funding opportunities
Deadlines are quickly approaching for four foundation grants for early and midcareer faculty. Read MoreJul 25, 2016
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Anthropology celebrates year of big wins for graduate students
Five Ph.D. students affiliated with the Department of Anthropology have landed significant grants this year, continuing a long trend of successes for the small department. Read MoreMay 25, 2016
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Limited submission opportunity: W.M. Keck Foundation
Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center may each nominate one candidate for the W.M. Keck Foundation Medical Research Program and one candidate for the Science and Engineering Program for 2016. Read MoreMay 3, 2016
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University-wide limited submission opportunity: American Diabetes Association
Vanderbilt may nominate one Medical Center and one university candidate for the 2015 Pathway to Stop Diabetes awards competition. Read MoreMar 30, 2016
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NSF research grant goes to 16 Vanderbilt graduate students
The grant program is aimed at aiding individuals who have demonstrated notable potential early in their research career, as well as promoting diversity in the sciences. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Submissions for W.M. Keck Foundation awards due June 10
Vanderbilt may nominate one candidate each for the Medical Research Program and Science and Engineering Program for 2013. These awards provide $1 million over three years for investigators focusing on important and emerging areas of research. Read MoreMay 14, 2013
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New special education grants support transition research, practice and policy
Two new grants highlight Vanderbilt University’s growing role in the design and evaluation of transition services for youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorders or intellectual disability. Read MoreOct 26, 2012
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Vanderbilt cancer investigators win two national GE cancer research grants
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators have won two of the five global innovation grants awarded by the “GE Healthymagination Cancer Challenge.” Read MoreMar 28, 2012