President's Research Excellence Catalyst Grants
Ohio State University's President's Research Excellence Catalyst Grants fund interdisciplinary teams to pursue high-impact, transformative research with an emphasis on space and defense innovation.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (LOI, Smartsheet form) | February 28, 2027 (LOI, anticipated) | March 31, 2027 (Full proposal, anticipated)
Funding Amounts: $150,000–$300,000 per award; project duration up to 24 months
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary Ohio State teams in high-impact research, positioning them for major external funding and transformative outcomes.
Key Information: Requires teams from at least three distinct disciplines; LOI and pitch session mandatory before full proposal.
Description
The President's Research Excellence Catalyst Grants provide internal funding from Ohio State University to support medium or large interdisciplinary teams in conducting high-impact research. The program aims to position Ohio State teams for national leadership and prepare them for major external funding opportunities. Projects from any discipline are eligible, with a special emphasis on space and defense-related research. Teams must bring together expertise from at least three distinct disciplines and are expected to generate transformative scientific, technological, or societal outcomes.
