Eppley Foundation for Research – Support for Advanced Scientific Research
The Eppley Foundation for Research grant, via Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, funds ambitious, innovative scientific research projects that may be too novel for standard funding.
Funder: Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 15, 2026 (Invited Proposal) | March 15, 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 15, 2027 (Invited Proposal)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$40,000 per project, typically for one year; renewals considered.
Summary: Supports innovative, high-level scientific research by U.S.-based investigators or institutions, especially for projects considered too novel for traditional funding.
Description
This grant program is designed to foster advanced and innovative scientific research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge. The Eppley Foundation for Research – Support for Advanced Scientific Research provides funding for projects that may be considered too exploratory or high-risk for conventional funding sources. The program encourages ambitious research led by U.S.-based scientists or those affiliated with U.S. institutions, with the goal of supporting groundbreaking discoveries and stimulating progress across a range of scientific disciplines.
