Catalyst Seed Funds
Catalyst Seed Funds from New Hampshire EPSCoR support student-led, collaborative early-stage research projects across NH-LIFT institutions to advance scientific readiness for publications and future grants.
Funder: New Hampshire EPSCoR
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted and reviewed until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $90,000 for all seed grants; 6–12 awards expected; typical project duration up to 1 year
Summary: Supports student-driven, multi-institutional research collaborations at NH-LIFT partner institutions to advance early-stage work and readiness for publications and external grant proposals.
Description
Catalyst Seed Funds, offered through the NH-LIFT initiative by New Hampshire EPSCoR, provide targeted funding for undergraduate and graduate students (MS or PhD) to engage in early-stage, collaborative research projects across NH-LIFT partner institutions. The goal is to enable data collection, pilot studies, and other foundational activities that position research teams for collaborative publications and competitive proposals for external funding. These grants are designed to directly support student participation in multi-institutional research efforts, fostering innovation and strengthening the research ecosystem in New Hampshire.
