Research & Innovation Seed Grant Program
The Research & Innovation Seed Grant Program by CU Boulder funds interdisciplinary faculty teams to launch high-impact, innovative research and creative projects with strong intellectual and societal potential.
Funder: University of Colorado Boulder
Due Dates: October 12, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per project for up to 18 months; approx. $1,000,000 total program funding annually.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary CU Boulder faculty teams to launch high-impact, innovative projects with strong potential for intellectual and societal benefit.
Key Information: Team proposals only; at least two eligible CU Boulder faculty required.
Description
The Research & Innovation Seed Grant Program at the University of Colorado Boulder is a strategic internal funding initiative aimed at catalyzing bold, interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activity. The program seeks to foster collaborations across diverse disciplines, colleges, and institutes, encouraging projects with high potential for intellectual advancement, societal impact, and future external funding. Proposals may span the arts, humanities, physical and life sciences, engineering, social sciences, and external partnerships. Priority is given to projects that promise a compelling return on investment, generate new knowledge, address pressing societal challenges, and position CU Boulder teams for future large-scale efforts.
