Big Opportunity Fund (Maryland Catalyst Fund) supports UMD faculty in preparing competitive proposals for large, multiyear external research awards to strengthen the university’s research impact and reputation.
Proposal Reviewer Fund supports University of Maryland proposal teams with external expert reviews of draft proposals to strengthen their responsiveness and competitiveness for significant external funding.
Graduate Research Support Grants support graduate students’ small research projects relevant to Maryland, funding practical research expenses to advance Maryland Sea Grant’s coastal science priorities.
Supports innovative, experimental, and capacity-building arts projects in Maryland that do not fit within standard grant programs, fostering organizational growth and creativity.
Maryland Sea Grant offers small grants for innovative coastal and marine science research, outreach, or education projects relevant to Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay.