Murdock College Research Program for Natural Sciences
Forecasted
Murdock College Research Program for Natural Sciences supports faculty and undergraduates through original research that advances knowledge of natural systems and strengthens inquiry-based teaching.
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Funder: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $70,000 for up to three years; institutional cost-sharing required
Summary: Supports original natural sciences research by faculty at private, predominantly undergraduate colleges and universities in the Pacific Northwest.
Key Information: Applications are invitation-only; institutions must offer science bachelor’s degrees but no science doctoral degrees.
Description
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s Murdock College Research Program for Natural Sciences supports original research at private, predominantly undergraduate colleges and universities in its five-state Pacific Northwest region. The program seeks to develop excellent faculty and undergraduate scientists through research that advances fundamental knowledge of natural systems. Faculty–student collaboration is intended both to provide research education and to strengthen inquiry-based teaching.
The standard track supports research initiation by new and established faculty, rather than ongoing externally funded programs. The BRIDGE track supports established research programs that have recently lost federal funding while investigators actively seek renewed federal support. Scientific quality is the primary selection criterion, with substantial undergraduate participation as research associates and clear institutional commitment strengthening proposals.
