OVPR Large Grant Development Opportunity
Internal — University of Iowa only
The OVPR Large Grant Development Opportunity helps University of Iowa researchers build teams, collect pilot data, and prepare interdisciplinary proposals for large external science grants.
Funder: University of Iowa
Due Dates: January 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: Not specified; supports team-building, pilot research, and proposal development for large-scale grants.
Summary: Supports University of Iowa researchers in developing competitive, interdisciplinary proposals for major external grants.
Description
The OVPR Large Grant Development Opportunity is a seed funding initiative offered by the University of Iowa's Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and its Research Development Office (RDO). This program is designed to strengthen the competitiveness of University of Iowa investigators seeking substantial external grant funding. The opportunity provides resources for building interdisciplinary research teams, conducting pilot research, and finalizing large-scale grant submissions. The primary goal is to enable researchers to collect preliminary data and foster collaborations that will enhance their success in securing major external awards.
