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Research & Sponsored Programs Capacity Building Grant Program is sponsored by University of Northern Iowa, Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. This competitive award program provides seed grants to faculty and staff for projects that need early-phase support to become competitive for external funding.
The purpose is to enhance the ability of faculty and staff to successfully compete for external funding, as well as building UNI's capacity for scholarship, research, and creative activities.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All UNI faculty and staff are eligible. Applicants cannot have a currently active Capacity Building Grant. Projects must enhance the ability to successfully compete for external funding and identify at least one external funding source. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Research & Sponsored Programs Capacity Building Grant Program is funded by University of Northern Iowa, Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Capacity Building Program (University of Northern Iowa) is sponsored by University of Northern Iowa, Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. This competitive award program provides seed grants to faculty and staff for projects needing early-phase support to become competitive for external funding. The purpose is to enhance the ability of faculty and staff to successfully compete for external funding, and to build UNI's capacity for scholarship, research, and creative activities.
Capacity Building Program is sponsored by University of Northern Iowa, Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. A competitive award program that provides seed grants to faculty and staff for projects which need early phase support to become competitive for external funding. The purpose is to enhance the ability of faculty and staff to successfully compete for external funding, as well as building UNI's capacity for scholarship, research and creative activities.
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