One-year research projects: Seed Grant Research Competition/Funding Opportunity
Seed funding for innovative, early-stage research addressing science and environmental priorities in the southern Lake Michigan region, aligned with the IISG 2024–2027 Strategic Plan.
Funder: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Due Dates: August 17, 2026 (Full proposals) | January 11, 2027 (Final adjusted proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per one-year project (including indirect costs); typically supports pilot/seed research.
Summary: Provides seed funding for early-stage research in the southern Lake Michigan region aligned with IISG’s 2024–27 Strategic Plan.
Key Information: Projects must demonstrate relevance to southern Lake Michigan and are expected to be completed within one year.
Description
The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Seed Grant Research Competition supports one-year, pilot, or early-stage research projects that address issues relevant to the southern Lake Michigan region. The program aims to provide foundational funding for collecting pilot data or conducting initial investigations that can lead to larger, externally funded research proposals. Projects must align with IISG’s 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, demonstrating clear connections to the region’s communities or environmental priorities. Funding is intended to catalyze new research directions, encourage collaboration, and foster innovative approaches to Great Lakes science and outreach.
