2025 Interdisciplinary Research Grant (IRG) for Convergent Innovation
CUNY's Interdisciplinary Research Grant funds faculty teams to conduct innovative, cross-disciplinary research addressing complex societal challenges through collaboration in STEM, social sciences, and humanities.
Funder: City University of New York
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full proposal submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards up to $60,000 for 12 months; possible $30,000 equipment supplement; potential for second-year funding
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary CUNY faculty teams conducting collaborative research to address complex public challenges through cross-disciplinary innovation.
Key Information: Only full-time, tenure-track/tenured CUNY faculty eligible; interdisciplinary teams required.
Description
The Interdisciplinary Research Grant (IRG) for Convergent Innovation at the City University of New York (CUNY) is an annual internal funding opportunity designed to advance public impact research and scholarship. The program supports collaborative, cross-disciplinary research projects that address complex societal challenges by integrating expertise, theory, and methodology across STEM, social sciences, and humanities. The IRG provides seed funding to faculty teams, aiming to enhance their competitiveness for future external funding and to foster skill development in collaborative grant development.
