Faculty Research Initiation Grant Proposal (FRIGP)
The Faculty Research Initiation Grant Proposal funds early-stage research by untenured Ohio faculty in areas aligned with NASA’s mission, through the Ohio Space Grant Consortium.
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Funder: Ohio Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award for one year; 1:1 cost share required; no indirect costs allowed on requested funds.
Summary: Seed funding for untenured faculty in Ohio to initiate innovative research aligned with NASA mission directorates.
Key Information: All PIs, faculty mentors, and students must be U.S. citizens; research must align with NASA priorities.
Description
The Faculty Research Initiation Grant Proposal (FRIGP) is a funding program by the Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) designed to help untenured faculty launch new, innovative research projects. The primary goal is to provide seed funding that enables early-career researchers to generate preliminary results, strengthening their future applications for larger grants from agencies such as NASA or NSF. Projects must directly align with one or more of NASA’s five mission directorates, ensuring relevance to NASA’s research priorities. The grant is highly competitive and emphasizes both scientific merit and potential for sustained research activity.
