President's Research Excellence Catalyst Grants (Spring 2026)
Ohio State’s President's Research Excellence Catalyst Grants fund interdisciplinary teams to conduct high-impact research and prepare for major external funding, with an emphasis on transformative and collaborative science.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Letter of Intent) | March 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: $150,000–$300,000 per award, up to 24 months
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary Ohio State teams in pursuing high-impact research and preparing for major external funding proposals.
Key Information: Requires collaboration across at least three distinct disciplines; LOI and pitch session mandatory before full proposal.
Description
The President's Research Excellence Catalyst Grants are internal funding opportunities from Ohio State University designed to support medium or large, highly interdisciplinary teams in conducting high-impact research. The program specifically aims to position teams for national leadership or highly significant external funding proposals. Projects in any topic area are eligible, with particular encouragement for space and defense-related research. Teams must include members from at least three distinct disciplines and are expected to produce transformative scientific, technological, or societal outcomes.
