Seed Funding Program
The Seed Funding Program at John Jay College supports faculty research and planning activities to strengthen future external grant proposals by funding pilot studies and preliminary work.
Funder: John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Due Dates: Rolling (applications reviewed monthly; first-come, first-served)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per request; one-year project period; limited funds available annually.
Summary: Supports John Jay College faculty conducting pilot or planning work to strengthen future major grant applications.
Key Information: Applicants must submit an external grant proposal within one year of funding; resubmission required if initially unsuccessful.
Description
The Seed Funding Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice provides internal financial support for faculty aiming to strengthen their competitiveness for major external grants. The program funds pilot studies, planning activities, and proposal writing, all with the goal of supporting preliminary work necessary for robust external grant applications. The program is managed by the Office for the Advancement of Research (OAR) and is designed to help faculty gather essential data, develop research plans, and prepare compelling proposals.
