IDI Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grant Program
ForecastedInternal — Ohio State University only
IDI Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grant Program supports faculty teams’ infectious disease pilot research to build collaborations, generate preliminary data, and strengthen future external funding proposals.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Spring Cycle) | October 2027 (Fall Cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for a one-year project; departmental/college cost sharing is not required
Summary: Supports faculty-led interdisciplinary infectious disease pilot research that builds collaborations, generates preliminary data, and strengthens future extramural funding applications.
Key Information: The lead investigator must be an IDI member with an Ohio State faculty or affiliated faculty appointment.
Description
Ohio State University’s Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) runs this seed grant program to foster interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty and affiliated faculty. It supports innovative, well-defined infectious disease research projects that generate preliminary data and improve competitiveness for future extramural funding. Proposals should demonstrate a high probability of success in near-future external funding applications. The program is not intended to provide bridge funding or restart projects stalled by a lack of funding.
For the Fall 2026 cycle, IDI particularly encouraged innovative antimicrobial resistance research, including transformative approaches across human, animal, and environmental health. Projects addressing any infectious disease topic remain eligible. The emphasis is on collaborative pilot work that brings together complementary expertise and provides a foundation for subsequent funding proposals.
