RI-NEST Seed Grant Program supports Rhode Island academic researchers developing original, use-inspired research to address state issues, build creative partnerships, and pursue follow-on funding.
RI-NEST Workshop Awards support researchers, educators, and other experts in collaborative sessions that address gaps in Rhode Island’s research ecosystem and build partnerships around science and technology needs.
Research Grants - Rhode Island Sea Grant support natural and social scientists and community-led projects studying coastal and marine ecosystems to improve resource understanding and management in Rhode Island.
Collaborative Research Grants support Rhode Island research teams in cross-institutional projects that build research capacity, attract follow-on investment, or advance technology commercialization.
Internship Grant supports Rhode Island small businesses in life sciences and engineering with student internship and mentoring costs to help students explore careers and companies develop their workforce.
Collaboration Seed Funds from New Hampshire EPSCoR support faculty in building cross-institutional research teams to develop innovative, NSF-aligned projects and strengthen future funding proposals.