Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards
The ORAU Ralph E. Powe Awards provide seed funding to early-career faculty at member institutions to launch independent research in STEM and policy fields.
Funder: Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: $5,000 from ORAU plus at least $5,000 institutional match; one-year award period
Summary: Seed funding for early-career faculty at ORAU member institutions to launch research in STEM and policy-related fields.
Key Information: Only two nominations per institution; applicants must be within two years of their initial tenure-track appointment.
Description
The Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards provide competitive seed funding to support the research and professional development of early-career faculty at ORAU member institutions. The program is designed to help junior faculty establish research independence and enhance their potential to secure additional external funding. Supported research disciplines include Engineering and Applied Science, Life Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Policy, Management, or Education.
