Mega Grants Initiative Seed Fund (FY 2026)
NYU's Mega Grants Initiative Seed Fund offers internal seed funding to support innovative research and creative pilot projects by NYU faculty, students, and staff.
Funder: New York University
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (final submission deadline for the rolling award cycle)
Funding Amounts: Internal seed funding; award size and duration details available on the competition page.
Summary: Supports innovative research or creative projects within the NYU community through a rolling internal grant competition.
Key Information: For NYU faculty, students, and staff only; application via the NYU InfoReady portal.
Description
The Mega Grants Initiative Seed Fund (FY 2026) is an internal NYU funding opportunity designed to foster innovative research and creative projects within the NYU community. Managed by NYU Research, this initiative provides seed funding to help launch promising new ideas or pilot studies. The program operates on a rolling award cycle, allowing applicants to submit proposals at any time up to the final deadline. Full details on the fund’s objectives, eligibility, and proposal requirements are provided via the NYU InfoReady competition portal.
