Collaboration Seed Funds support faculty teams in building cross-institutional research partnerships through workshops, shared seminars, and visits to advance collaborative publications and external funding proposals.
Beginning November 1, 2026, Collaboration Seed Fund proposals will be reviewed twice annually, in January and August. Fall 2026 proposals submitted after November 1 will be considered in January 2027.
Catalyst Seed Funds support undergraduate and graduate students’ early research in multi-institutional teams, helping prepare collaborative publications and external funding proposals.
Seed Pathway to Advance Research Collaboration (SPARC) Grants support faculty at NH-LIFT partner institutions by funding opportunities to connect across institutions and spark future research collaborations.
The NH-LIFT Core Facility Voucher Program from New Hampshire EPSCoR funds access to advanced research equipment, accelerating scientific innovation and technology development across New Hampshire.
NSF EPSCoR E-RISE and E-CORE Planning Proposals support institutions and organizations in planning partnerships and infrastructure to strengthen jurisdiction-wide research capacity.
RI-NEST Seed Grant Program supports Rhode Island academic researchers developing original, use-inspired research to address state issues, build creative partnerships, and pursue follow-on funding.