Travel Awards for Research Grant EnhancemenT (TARGET) Program
Forecasted
The Travel Awards for Research Grant EnhancemenT (TARGET) Program by UF IFAS funds faculty teams to visit major funding agencies, fostering collaboration and enhancing future research grant competitiveness.
Funder: University of Florida IFAS
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per person for 5–10 teams of 5–10 faculty each; covers travel expenses for agency visits.
Summary: Supports UF/IFAS faculty teams to visit major granting agencies, fostering collaboration, networking, and competitive grant proposal development.
Description
The Travel Awards for Research Grant EnhancemenT (TARGET) program, administered by the University of Florida IFAS Office of the Dean for Research, provides funding for faculty teams to visit major external granting agencies. The goal is to enhance faculty networking with agency staff, gain insights into future funding opportunities, and strengthen multidisciplinary collaborations, thereby increasing the competitiveness of future grant proposals. The program encourages participation from both junior and senior faculty, with a focus on mentoring, increased involvement in review panels, and integration of research and extension activities. Team themes are flexible and should align with sponsor priorities.
