DST Launch RFP
Forecasted
DST Launch RFP from Duke University funds interdisciplinary science and technology research projects by faculty teams to spark innovation and position them for future external grants.
Funder: Duke University
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project for a one-year period; total annual program funding typically under $800,000.
Summary: Supports early-stage, interdisciplinary faculty research projects in science and technology that foster high-impact collaborations and position teams for future external funding.
Key Information: Requires at least two Duke faculty Co-PIs from different schools/divisions; Duke-NUS and Duke-Kunshan faculty are not eligible.
Description
The DST Launch RFP at Duke University is designed to catalyze the development of collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects with a strong focus on advancing science and technology. The program aims to empower faculty teams from different Duke schools or divisions to launch high-impact, innovative projects that are challenging to fund through traditional channels and that have strong potential to secure further external funding. Funding supports personnel, equipment, travel, and consumables for one year, enabling teams to make substantial progress toward their research aims.
