Facilitating Research at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions
Funding for research projects at predominantly undergraduate institutions to engage faculty, build research capacity, and integrate research with undergraduate education through RUI and ROA opportunities.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: ~$56 million total annually; typical RUI awards range from $75,000 to several hundred thousand dollars over 3 years; ROA awards up to $80,000 for 2–12 months.
Summary: Supports research by faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs), fostering integration of research and undergraduate education, faculty development, and collaborative opportunities.
Key Information: Proposals must comply with program-specific requirements and include a Certification of RUI/ROA Eligibility; contact NSF program officers before applying.
Description
This funding opportunity from the National Science Foundation (NSF) supports research by faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs) through two mechanisms: Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Opportunity Awards (ROA). RUI proposals enable PUI faculty to conduct research that enhances their professional engagement, builds research capacity at their institution, and integrates research with undergraduate education. ROA awards typically support PUI faculty to collaborate as visiting scientists at research-intensive institutions. All NSF directorates participate in this opportunity, and proposals are evaluated within the relevant disciplinary programs.
