DST Launch RFP
ForecastedInternal — Duke University only
DST Launch RFP supports Duke University faculty in launching interdisciplinary projects, prioritizing science and technology to advance high-impact work and build prospects for external funding.
Funder: Duke University
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project for a one-year award period
Summary: Supports new interdisciplinary collaborations among Duke faculty, with a preference for projects advancing science and technology and leading to external funding.
Key Information: At least two Duke faculty Co-PIs must hold primary appointments in different schools or divisions within Trinity.
Description
Duke University’s DST Launch program supports nascent collaborative, interdisciplinary projects, with a preference for work that advances science and technology. It aims to help faculty from multiple disciplines initiate high-impact projects that could lead to additional external funding. Collaborations involving science are strongly encouraged.
The program focuses on launching new collaborations and making substantial progress toward project aims within a one-year award period. Applicants must explain why their project would be difficult to fund through other sources and identify potential future funding. This internal award supports direct project costs, and proposals are evaluated for responsiveness to the program, creativity, potential impact, and prospects for future funding.
