Seed Pathway to Advance Research Collaboration (SPARC) Grants
Seed Pathway to Advance Research Collaboration (SPARC) Grants support faculty at NH-LIFT partner institutions by funding opportunities to connect across institutions and spark future research collaborations.
This grant was recently updated
The funder now encourages applying for SPARC funding to prepare for the January 2027 Collaboration and Catalyst grant review.
Funder: New Hampshire EPSCoR
Due Dates: No SPARC deadline specified | January 2027 (Collaboration and Catalyst review preparation target)
Funding Amounts: SPARC award amount and duration not specified
Summary: SPARC supports opportunities for faculty at NH-LIFT partner institutions to connect across institutions and spark future research collaborations.
Key Information: SPARC uses a dedicated application form, not the standard Collaboration and Catalyst proposal package.
Description
Seed Pathway to Advance Research Collaboration (SPARC) grants are offered by New Hampshire EPSCoR through NH-LIFT and administered by the NH EPSCoR State Office. They support opportunities that bring faculty from NH-LIFT partner institutions together, laying the groundwork for future research collaborations before teams pursue Collaboration and Catalyst Seed Grants. The broader seed funding program aims to build and strengthen cross-institutional partnerships that lead to successful proposals for external funding.
NH-LIFT—New Hampshire Long-term Investment to Fuel Transformative Research—is a four-year initiative funded by a National Science Foundation EPSCoR E-CORE award. Its goals are to foster a collaborative and inclusive research ecosystem, broaden participation, catalyze innovation, and strengthen New Hampshire’s economy. SPARC applications must align with NSF funding focus areas.
