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ASPIRE: Advanced Support for Innovative Research Excellence - Research and Grant Development Services | University of South Carolina Research and Grant Development Services Research and Grant Development Services Research and Grant Development Services ASPIRE: Advanced Support for Innovative Research Excellence Through the ASPIRE program, USC faculty have the opportunity to compete for funding to begin a promising new research research project for later external funding.
The goal of these investments is to enhance the University of South Carolina's research The Office of the Vice President for Research is proud to invest in USC's present and future research excellence through the Advanced Support for Innovative Research Excellence, or ASPIRE program.
Since 2012, ASPIRE has been one of the university's primary funding mechanisms to support research by USC faculty at all levels, across ASPIRE has evolved over the years, always with the goal of advancing USC faculty research by funding meritorious research projects across disciplines. For the 2025-26 funding cycle, ASPIRE continues to emphasize support for early-career faculty who intend to pursue subsequent extramural funding.
If you have questions about the ASPIRE program, please contact Anne Bailey , Research Development Specialist. ASPIRE Request for proposals and application materials ASPIRE proposals for 2026-27 are due by 5 p. m.
February 1, 2027. Awards will be announced April 1. The updated 2026-2027 request for proposals will be added to this page soon.
2026-2027 ASPIRE Request for Proposals (pdf) The RFP contains details, guidance, and links for the current funding cycle. ASPIRE Review Rubric (pdf) ASPIRE proposals will be evaluated using this rubric by a peer review panel. Applicants are encouraged to use the rubric during proposal development.
Budget Instructions and Forms Instructions and forms for documenting and justifying ASPIRE funding requests. USCeRA Submission Instructions (pdf) This document provides a step-by-step guide that may be helpful in submitting your Submit your final internal funding report To submit your final ASPIRE report, please complete the VPR Internal Grant Report Form. Challenge the conventional.
Create the exceptional. No Limits.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: USC faculty at all levels and campuses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for ASPIRE AI Program are due February 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
ASPIRE AI Program is funded by University of South Carolina. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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