Seed Grants Program - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Seed Grants Program - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign supports ACES faculty and staff in international research and extension projects that build faculty ties and increase scholarly impact.
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Funder: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project
Summary: Supports international research and extension projects that strengthen relationships between ACES faculty and international faculty.
Key Information: Applicants must be faculty or staff in the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (ACES).
Description
The International Seed Grants Program supports international research and extension activities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (ACES). Coordinated by the ACES Office of International Programs, it helps faculty and staff create or support international projects and build strong relationships between ACES faculty and international faculty.
The program encourages participation across all units within ACES. Its goal is to promote international engagements that increase the impact of the college’s scholarly work, combining support for project activities with the development of faculty connections across national boundaries. Each project is funded through the Arlys Conrad Endowment Fund.
