IU 2030 Emerging Frontiers Grant

IU 2030 Emerging Frontiers Grant is sponsored by Indiana University. This internal funding program from Indiana University aims to support faculty in developing bold and innovative research or creative projects that have the potential to compete for substantial external funding.

Funding & Proposal Support IU 2030 Emerging Frontiers Grant Alicia Gahimer, ord@iu.

edu By promoting collaboration across disciplines, IU 2030 Emerging Frontiers Grants aim to address complex and large-scale societal challenges that align with federal funding priorities, such as those outlined in the U.S. CHIPS & Science Act, as well as IU campus' research clusters, consortia (e.g., new IUI consortia ), and IUB research initiatives, including but not limited to the Aging and Environmental Research Networks.

Enhance Interdisciplinary Collaboration : The program seeks to break down silos within the university, encouraging faculty from different departments and fields to work together. This interdisciplinary approach is essential for tackling multifaceted problems that require diverse perspectives and expertise.

Increase Competitiveness for Large-Scale Funding : By providing resources to build strong, cohesive teams well in advance of external grant deadlines, we aim to increase our success rate in securing substantial federal and foundation funding. Funding for Team Building: Grants can be used to bring in external consultants and experts, organize workshops and meetings, and facilitate collaboration with potential partners.

This support is crucial for building a robust and competitive proposal. Support for Early-Stage Development: The program provides seed funding that allows teams to refine their ideas and strengthen their proposal development, making them ready for submission and more competitive for external funding.

Emerging Frontiers Grant awardees are required to submit proposals for external large-scale funding of at least $1 million within one or two years of the award letter date. This ensures that the initial investment in team building and project development quickly translates into large, team based external funding submissions, driving research innovation and impact.

All full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty All full-time research scientists and research center directors All full-time non-tenure track research faculty All full-time Research Innovator Career Track staff Funding and proposal requirements Project funding may not exceed $50,000, unless highly justified and approved in advance.

Each proposal should include at least one (1) external funding program’s RFP announcement or representative announcement of the type of program to be pursued, a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), or any other type of funding opportunity announcement or expression of interest from private industry, non-profit, and philanthropic entity. Projects will be limited to 1-2 years in duration to coincide with formal submitted proposal.

Non-IU consultants are allowable expenses. Costs to develop preliminary data and or proof of concept are allowable expenses. External grant writers and grant reviewers are allowable expenses.

Principal Investigator (PI) salary for faculty on 10-month appointments only is an allowable request up to one month of summer support with a cap of $10,000. The PI may also split the $10,000 summer support among other 10-month appointment Co-PIs. Salary for investigators on 12-month appointments is not allowed.

Travel expenses are allowed to bring in consultants and outside expertise. Development of a small conference and/or workshop around the team-based project is allowed. Course release is not an allowable expense.

Priority will be given to applicants with little to no remaining start-up funds. Proposals focused on the development of teaching or academic programs are not eligible. Letters of support from the Dean of the contact PI and commitment letters from team members are required.

Grant recipients are reminded to acknowledge receipt of IU Research support in any presentation or publication of work. Submit progress reports as follows: end of year Project Status and No-Cost Extension request, a Final Report within 30 days of project completion, and Return on Investment report(s) as requested. System-generated emails with the online reporting instructions will be sent to you prior to each progress report due date.

Progress report data requested will include: external submissions, external awards, type of student workers, publications, presentations, media contacts, disclosures and patents. Unused funds will be returned to IU Research. Requests for up to a one (1) year no cost extension must be approved by the Office for Research Development.

Submission of application Submission deadline: November 1st. Download the supporting documents from the Details section. Follow the Guidelines and Instructions for content and page limits.

Use the application form provided or your application will be returned! Submit your application form and attachments as one PDF document through the InfoReady portal. Allow approximately 4 weeks to receive the funding decision notification.

Questions should be directed to Alicia Gahimer at ord@iu. edu.

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