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Seed Grants is sponsored by University of Connecticut, Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS). The IBACS Seed Grant funding program supports interdisciplinary projects focusing on traditional and novel research related to the brain and cognitive sciences.
Priority is given to activities intended to support novel research programs, workshops, and visits directly focused on developing multi-PI or multi-institution grant proposals, and those intended to result in future external grant applications. Funding can also support equipment purchases to provide a shared resource for collaborative research projects.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Each PI should have a faculty appointment at UConn (including regional campuses). Postdoctoral researchers can also apply but require a faculty mentor as co-PI. Proposed research must reflect the mission of the Institute. Multi-PI applications are strongly encouraged. The Institute will not fund research that falls within the scope of a single lab or discipline. Priority is given to projects that will provide pilot data in support of applications for external funding and novel, innovative programs over a continuation of an existing line of research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent Form at least two weeks before the application deadline for evaluation of eligibility and fit. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $25,000 (larger grants); less than $10,000 (smaller grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Seed Grants is funded by University of Connecticut, Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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