RI Research Alliance
Forecasted
The RI Research Alliance by the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council funds collaborative research projects to advance science, technology, and innovation across Rhode Island institutions.
Funder: Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | March 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $83,000 per project; ~$500,000 total available; one-year awards
Summary: Supports collaborative, cross-institutional research projects in Rhode Island to advance technology, innovation, and research capacity.
Key Information: Requires collaboration between at least two RI institutions; PI eligibility is restricted to tenure-track or research faculty.
Description
The Rhode Island Research Alliance, administered by the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC), offers competitive Collaborative Research Grants to foster innovative, interdisciplinary research collaborations across Rhode Island’s research institutions. The program is designed to stimulate projects that bridge organizations and disciplines, with a focus on technology development, translational research, and commercialization. The initiative aims to build statewide research capacity and position teams for significant follow-on funding from federal or private sources, ultimately driving scientific progress and economic development in Rhode Island.
