President's Research Excellence Program: Fall 2026 PRE Accelerator Awards
Internal — Ohio State University only
Ohio State University's Fall 2026 PRE Accelerator Awards fund interdisciplinary teams for high-risk, high-reward pilot research projects to generate preliminary results for future external funding.
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Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (LOI) | October 23, 2026 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per project for 18 months; no-cost extensions not permitted.
Summary: Supports small interdisciplinary teams at Ohio State to pursue high-risk, high-reward pilot research projects aimed at generating preliminary results for future external funding.
Key Information: Projects must involve 2–3 investigators from at least two distinct disciplines; only Ohio State faculty may serve as lead PI.
Description
The Fall 2026 President's Research Excellence (PRE) Accelerator Awards at Ohio State University provide internal funding to empower small, interdisciplinary teams to launch innovative, high-risk, high-reward pilot-scale research projects. The program seeks to catalyze curiosity-driven initiatives that generate compelling preliminary data and position teams for future success in securing external funding. Projects must demonstrate the potential for significant scientific, technological, or societal impact, and require collaboration across at least two distinct disciplines. The 2026 round features updated review criteria and application processes, emphasizing strategic alignment with external funding opportunities and robust interdisciplinary collaboration.
