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Find similar grantsExploratory Grants is sponsored by Georgia Research Alliance (GRA). These grants support small, focused projects at the earliest stages of technology development to answer foundational questions regarding technical feasibility, market potential, and customer interest for university-owned intellectual property.
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Georgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigators GRA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Documents Download and complete the form below (MS Word document) that corresponds to the stage of funding you seek. Follow the instructions on pages 1-2 of each application. Your proposal must be completed in the application file, not developed in a separate document.
If you have any questions, please email Andrew Short , GRA’s Associate Director of Innovation.
Exploratory Grant Application : Up to $10K, rolling submission; supports focused go/no-go questions about technical feasibility, early customer discovery or lightweight whitespace analysis Development Grant Application : Up to $250K, with 6 review cycles/year; used to advance commercialization or startup formation through a defined set of milestones.
GRA Loan Application : Includes checklist for required due diligence documents Project Extension Request Form / Guidelines : PIs must complete and email this form to grants@gra. org to apply for a project extension request.
6-Month Project Update Form : A required progress report for every grant-funded project; must be submitted to GRA 6 months after the project funding and each 6 months thereafter (as long as the grant is active, including an extension period) University Representative Guide : How to identify, shape and submit strong, commercialization-focused proposals aligned with GRA's I&E program. Faculty Guide re.
Grant Proposals : How to determine fit, define strong translational milestones and apply for GRA Innovation & Entrepreneurship funding. QuickBase Guide (for University Reps) : How to submit proposals via I&E's QuickBase app. 270 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2200 | Atlanta, Georgia 30303 | 404.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Faculty researchers employed by any accredited public or private university in Georgia. Projects must include intellectual property owned by the university and be focused on creating a Georgia-based startup. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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Joint NINDS/NIMH Exploratory Neuroscience Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This R21 exploratory/developmental grant encourages innovative, high-risk, high-reward basic neuroscience research that does not include clinical trials, aligning with the missions of both NINDS and NIMH.
Weiss Fund for Research in Development Economics (Exploratory Grants) is sponsored by Weiss Fund. This fund awards exploratory grants to PhD students and junior faculty to finance travel to meet with organizations in developing countries interested in collaborating on research, and to finance other exploratory work, including piloting projects in the field.