Catalyst Research Planning and Implementation Grants
Supports interdisciplinary workshops and events at the University of Arizona to foster collaborative research and future proposal development in strategic research areas.
Funder: University of Arizona
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 | October 7, 2026 | January 6, 2027 | April 7, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per award; 9-month award period; quarterly cycles.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary workshops and events at the University of Arizona to foster collaborative research and future proposal development.
Key Information: PI may submit one proposal per academic year and have no more than two active ORP awards at once.
Description
The Catalyst Research Planning and Implementation Grants program at the University of Arizona provides internal funding to support workshops, conferences, and symposia designed to gather experts and collaborators for interdisciplinary planning. The goal is to lay the groundwork for submitting high-quality research proposals to external sponsors, with a focus on advancing the university’s Strategic Imperatives and Strategic Research Initiatives. Activities must be accessible and welcoming to diverse audiences, and the program encourages cross-disciplinary teams to address key research topics such as space science, fusion energy, AI-driven health innovation, sustainable mining, and arid lands agriculture and water.
