Innovation Grant Program
Limited submission
The Innovation Grant Program funds undergraduate STEM research, curriculum innovation, and lab upgrades at West Virginia PUIs, supporting hands-on student learning and faculty-led science initiatives.
Funder: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Division of Science and Research
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per award; 1 award anticipated; 12-month project period; 50% institutional cost share required.
Summary: Supports instructional innovation, lab upgrades, and research in STEM undergraduate education at West Virginia PUIs.
Key Information: Main campuses of WVU and Marshall are ineligible; only one proposal per institution per year.
Description
The Innovation Grant Program, administered by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Division of Science and Research (STaR), is designed to advance undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) in West Virginia. The program funds projects that enhance curriculum, upgrade laboratory facilities, and foster instructional innovation, with a strong emphasis on initiatives that directly involve undergraduate students in hands-on learning and research. Grant-supported activities include the purchase of modern scientific equipment, minor lab renovations, and curriculum development, all aimed at inspiring students to pursue STEM careers and strengthening faculty-led research involving undergraduates.
