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Internal Award Opportunities

College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

CAS-ORS  Conference Presenter Support Program 

Overview: The CAS-ORS 2024 Conference Presenter Support Program will fund CAS faculty who are presenting research or research-related scholarly activities at an academic conference (either in person or by virtual delivery). Eligible faculty may request up to $750 toward in-person travel or $200 for virtual registration for this conference presentation.

Eligibility: Eligible CAS applicants from ONE USF (Tampa campus, St. Petersburg campus, Sarasota-Manatee campus) must satisfy the following:

• Be tenured, tenure-track, CAS Research Faculty, or CAS Permanent Faculty who have a current research assignment and department chair support; *
• Be presenting a research or research-related scholarly activity, i.e., paper, poster, invited talk at an academic conference (note: registration evidence is required for presenters traveling to present at the academic conference or presenting for the virtual conference); and
• Have a new presentation opportunity that has not yet received a CAS-ORS award. CAS applicants are allowed one application per call; preference will be given to people who did not receive a CAS-ORS internal award during the last call (Spring 2024). 

*Permanent Instructors with a current research assignment should provide a screen shot of current research assignment or a letter of support from your department chair acknowledging associated research activities.

Submission Details: Applicants are limited to one submission for this CAS-ORS 2024 Conference Presenter Support Award. Applications are submitted through the .

Note: The CAS-ORS 2024 Conference Presenter Support Award will only support travel to academic conferences that take place after Dec 15th, 2024. Applications will be evaluated based on research impact with priority given to presenters with limited or no alternative funding. The next call for applications is anticipated in March 2025.

Email Carissa Vetromile with any questions at cvetromile@usf.edu

CAS-ORS Humanities Project Completion Summer Stipend Program 

Application Submission Deadline is closed. A 2025 funding opportunity may be available, pending available funding.

Note: 2024 Awardees: Progress Reports are due to Carissa Vetromile at cvetromile@usf.edu on 11/01/24. 

Overview. The CAS-ORS Humanities Project Completion Summer Stipend Program aims to stimulate new publications in the humanities by providing small awards to support the last stages of projects. See future 2025 posting for further details. 

CAS-ORS Research Infrastructure Request 

CAS may provide Research Infrastructure Support (i.e., equipment acquisition, maintenance, repair or enhancement; and other special needs). Requests should be submitted by completing the . Requests will be reviewed upon receipt.

Office of Research & Innovation (ORI) Internal Awards 

Interdisciplinary research award

Guidelines and Applications
Updated: Internal Awards Competition Schedule 2024-2025 (PDF)

Recent evaluations of the research enterprise at USF have highlighted the critical need to increase support, modernize infrastructure, and improve efficiency of operations. In response to these reviews, the USF Research Council has revamped the USFRI Internal Awards program to enhance growth and productivity throughout the USF research community. 

All awards are submitted through . Submission deadline dates are on as listed on the guidelines with receipt by 5:00 p.m. Award announcements will be made and posted within one month after the deadline.

• Submissions for the Conference Planning Grant (CONF) - Guidelines (PDF)
  Application Deadline: November 25, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
  Conferences are an important part of the research and creative process, providing a venue for the dissemination of new information and a forum for the exchange of ideas. The Conference Planning Grant provides supplemental funding for faculty in their role of planning and implementing national and international conferences to enhance the USF research and creative environment and bring prestige and recognition to USF and the State of 91ÉçÇø. Conferences held locally will receive preference. However, conferences planned at a national or international location are eligible. The applicant must have an integral role in the conference planning process.

• Submissions for the Interdisciplinary Center Preparation Grant (ICPG) – Guidelines (PDF). Pre-Proposal Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025
  Full Proposal Deadline: April 4, 2025 
  The Interdisciplinary Center Preparation Grants (ICPGs) are designed to incentivize and accelerate nucleation and success of large-scale program-project or center types of grants, as defined in the stated disciplinary area (typically corresponding to grants involving multiple PIs and involving funding amounts that considerably exceed that of a typical single-investigator grant). These grants are designed to incentivize faculty to lead large-scale innovative interdisciplinary efforts that help enhance the excellence of USF research and include faculty from distinct programs/departments. Consequently, ICPGs must target a specific program project or center type funding type opportunity (as defined in relevant research field) and should have quantifiable returns on investment in new grant dollars, increase research productivity, enhance degree programs, and promote attainment of other AAU/state metrics.

• USF Multi-User Research Capital Investment Award (MuRCIA) - Guidelines (PDF)
  Submission Deadline: February 10, 2025
  Multi-User Research Capital Investment Awards (MuRCIA) are intended to enhance research activities and increase competitiveness for external grants. Enhancement can be in the form of small equipment or purchase of software or other items that can be utilized to enhance research productivity. Applicants should demonstrate that there will be multiple users from different colleges and/or regional campuses. The intent of this opportunity is to support equipment purchases that enable collaborative groups of faculty, rather than to provide general core facilities support, for which other funding opportunities are available. These awards are designed to help faculty obtain new external funding. Consequently, RCIAs should have quantifiable returns on investment in new grant dollars, increase research productivity, enhance degree programs, and promote attainment of other AAU/state metrics.

See for more details.

Other Internal Awards - check for availability

Corridor Matching Research Grants - The 91ÉçÇø High Tech Corridor Council is a regional economic development initiative with the mission to grow high tech industry and innovation through partnerships that support research, marketing, workforce, and entrepreneurship. The high technology focus areas of this initiative are based on key strengths of universities and include Agricultural Technology, Digital Media & Interactive Entertainment, Information Technology, Microelectronics & Nanotechnology, Optics & Photonics, Aviation & Aerospace, Financial Services, Life Sciences & Medical Technologies, Modeling, Simulation & Training, and Sustainable Energy. Funding will require a 2:1 cost match investment (soft/in-kind). Check with the Matching Grants Program Director for availability. 

Summer AIR Colloquium - Through the generosity of the 91ÉçÇø High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation, the HIPUR office is pleased to announce the Summer AIR Colloquium. AIR stands for Arts and Interdisciplinary Research. The Summer AIR Colloquium will provide a unique opportunity for students to create and present their artistic and interdisciplinary research at the Colloquium that will be held July 28, 2023. Funds, which are available in variable amounts of $50 - $500, may be used to offset the cost of printing a 4' x 3' poster, to travel to research sites, or purchasing materials for their research. See details for application instructions and submission timelines. 

Research in Arts Scholarship - This scholarship provides funding to foster student passion for inquiry and discovery. Two essential elements comprise the RIAS Scholarship: financial support, and comprehensive training in research skills and professional development. Under the direction of faculty mentors and the Office of Undergraduate Research Program Directors, RIAS Scholars who participate in the USF School of Art and Art History's Summer Study Abroad Paris Program develop and produce research-based art projects from idea to installation. Check availability on the website and with the contact person(s). 

Community Scholars Fellowship - This program supports undergraduate students conducting research that benefits, and is carried out in partnership with community organizations, nonprofits, or local government agencies. The program provides a stipend for a student who will carry out at least 150 hours of research over the course of a semester or a summer. The program also provides funding for research-related expenses and a stipend for the community partner, and if applicable, funding for a faculty "advisor". Check on availability on the website and with the contact person(s). 

Humanities Institute Summer Grants - Each year the Humanities Institute awards up to ten, $5,000 grants to USF faculty to facilitate summer research. Funding for these awards is currently provided by the USF Office of Research and Innovation. Summer grant recipients have a long record of producing innovative and compelling research. Check on availability on the website and with the contact person(s).