Competitive Grants Program
The Agricultural Research Foundation's Competitive Grants Program funds innovative OSU research to advance agriculture and natural resource management in Oregon.
Funder: Agricultural Research Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $18,000 per award (fixed amount) | Project duration: up to 2 years
Summary: Supports innovative research by Oregon State University faculty to advance agriculture and natural resource management in Oregon.
Key Information: Only OSU professorial-titled faculty (Assistant Professor or above) are eligible; only one proposal funded per applicant per cycle.
Description
The Agricultural Research Foundation's Competitive Grants Program provides annual funding to support research at Oregon State University (OSU) that advances agricultural productivity, product quality, and sustainable management of natural resources in Oregon. The program aims to catalyze both foundational and applied research, encouraging new directions and methodologies by supporting both emerging and established OSU faculty. Preference is given to proposals that may lead to practical agricultural outcomes or serve as a foundation for larger future grants.
