Eminent Researcher Recruitment and Retention Program
The Eminent Researcher Recruitment and Retention Program funds Virginia public universities to recruit and retain top technology research faculty, supporting commercialization and innovation, from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation.
Funder: Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted and reviewed year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per award; 1:1 matching funds required; typical project duration 6–24 months.
Summary: Supports Virginia public research universities in recruiting and retaining tenure-track faculty engaged in technology research, development, and commercialization.
Key Information: Only Virginia public R1/R2 research universities are eligible; applications must be submitted by the institution’s OSP or equivalent.
Description
This program, administered by the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) under its Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF), provides grant funding to Virginia’s public research colleges and universities to recruit and retain eminent faculty researchers. The focus is on faculty engaged in technology research, development, and commercialization, with the goal of fostering long-term, tenure-track employment and strengthening the state’s innovation ecosystem. The initiative aims to increase the likelihood that university-based technologies transition into successful commercial ventures.
