The OVPR Research and Creative Grants from UT Austin support faculty-led research and creative projects that advance scholarship and boost future funding competitiveness.
Funder: University of Texas at Austin
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application submission deadline for OVPR Research and Creative Grants, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; typically for a one-year period.
Summary: Supports tenured and tenure-track UT Austin faculty in research or creative projects that advance scholarship and enhance future funding competitiveness.
Key Information: Anticipated deadline based on annual cycle; eligibility restrictions apply.
The OVPR Research and Creative Grants program at the University of Texas at Austin provides internal funding of up to $10,000 for individual research or creative projects led by tenured and tenure-track faculty. The program is designed to promote innovative research, outreach, and creative activities across all disciplines, aiming to produce outcomes such as publications, patents, recognition, awards, or public exhibitions and performances. A key objective is to help faculty enhance their competitiveness for future external funding, thereby advancing both their disciplines and the university’s reputation for excellence.