Funding – Division of Research

Funding – Division of Research Texas A&M University Texas A&M University Division of Research Aggie Research Volunteers Federal Administration Transition About The division is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. About the VPR STAFF DIRECTORY About the Division Mission Statement Advancing and strengthening all aspects of the research enterprise. Senior Administrative Leadership Team Associate vice presidents, executive directors and directors Faculty Research Organizations Council of Principal Investigators and University Research Council About the Research Enterprise The Strategic Plan Download the entire plan or the abbreviated version. Themes and Sub-themes Download a packet of fact sheets for details about each. Highlights (2023) Gathers and frames data into six foundational categories. Quicklinks Research Rankings Feedback Funding Seek external funding from governments, non-profits or corporations. Apply for internal grants for interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary projects. Funding Newsletters Internal Advancing Discovery to Market Nurtures commercial potential of recent discoveries. Arts & Humanities Fellows Program Provides multi-year support for scholarship or creative works Frontiers in Research Summits Ignites intellectual dialogue through expert-led research forums. Panther RISE Grant Program Fosters collaboration with Prairie View A&M University. Research Development Fund Supports strategic investments across the research enterprise. Targeted Proposal Teams Encourages collaboration across disciplines. External Search for Funding Navigate databases to identify opportunities. Federal Funding Explore online access to departments and agencies. Limited Submissions Understand how the division identifies and manages these opportunities. Private Foundations Consider options for non-profit support. Proposal Support Generate applications that compete more effectively for research dollars. Proposal Development Research Development Services Central office providing proposal support, resources, and professional development. Multidisciplinary Proposal Development For multidisciplinary funding opportunities. Early Career Faculty For researchers launching their portfolios. Special Strategic Projects For proposals that align with division priorities. Proposal Submission Sponsored Research Services – Getting Started Master the steps for submitting a successful proposal. Submission Guidelines Follow the approve process for pursuing external funding. Budget Development Work with a proposal administrator. Quicklinks Proposal Forms Tutorials Find Your SRS Contact Time and Effort Institutional Letter of Support Cost Rates Limited Submission Research Titles and Staffing iThenticate Hanover Research: Proposal Review Bouvier Grant Group: NIH Proposal Training Courses Awards & Projects Get help with starting, managing or closing a project. Starting a Project SRS PI Guidebook Delve into services offered throughout the project cycle. Contract Negotiations Protect your interests and Texas A&M’s. Facilities and Administration Learn your cost rates. Project Set-Up Ensure a project meets all requirements. Managing a Project Project Administration Exercise best practices from establishment to closeout. Maestro Streamline project administration. Informational Sessions “Answers for You” videos address vital topics and issues. Project Closeout Meet the requirements for final technical reports. Quicklinks Research Compliance Find Your SRS Contact Commercialization Administrative Forms Agreement Forms Developing a Budget Research Compliance Understand the laws, rules and regulations for conducting research that is safe, legal and ethical. Report an Incident / Concern Research Misconduct Research Compliance and Biosafety Animal Welfare Program Gain approval for animal research or teaching at Texas A&M. Biosafety Program Obtain consent before initiating research involving biohazards. Human Research Protection Program Protect the rights and welfare of participants. Biosafety Occupational Health Program Reduce the risk of exposing personnel. Research Security and Export Controls International Activity Manage the transboundary aspects of your research. Export Controls Comply with all U.S. laws and regulations. Conflict of Interest and Commitment Disclose all activities outside of Texas A&M. Time and Effort Certify for sponsored projects using TimeTraq or certification system. Quicklinks My IRB Contact Send an email to IRB iRIS Portal Aggie Research Volunteers COI Disclosure / Preapproval Request IRB Submission System Enroll in Biosafety Occupational Health Program Responsible Conduct of Research Visiting Scholars International Activities Involving Countries of Concern Research Support Offers cutting-edge resources, services and facilities to investigators and their teams. Core Facilities Provide state-of-the-art instrumentation, technologies and specialized scientific services. Centers and Institutes Organize collaborations to take on major challenges. Comparative Medicine Program Offers high quality animal care at affordable cost. Postdoctoral Affairs Serves postdocs and the faculty who train them. Research Data Management Organizes, stores, preserves and shares findings and results. Resources on Generative AI in Research Guidance from federal agencies on generative AI in research. Division Centers, Institutes, and Facilities High Performance Research Computing Microscopy and Imaging Center Materials Characterization Facility Units Through its units, the Division of Research delivers strategic support to further Texas A&M’s research mission. Staff Directory Research Compliance and Biosafety Provides guidance in biosafety, animal welfare and human research protection. Research Development Services Offers no-cost consultation and training for developing proposals. Research Security and Export Controls Helps to safeguard integrity of research and scholarship. Sponsored Research Services Works with researchers in the administration of funded projects. Strategic Initiatives Coordinates cross-cutting initiatives to advance the research enterprise. Postdoctoral Affairs Advances postdoctoral research and career development through support and collaboration. Quicklinks Comparative Medicine Program Special Strategic Projects Research Misconduct Research Enterprise Business Services (Intranet) Key Documents Memos from the VPR iRIS Help Documentation Huron IRB Knowledge Center My IRB Contact News and Events News Federal Administration Transition Funding Texas A&M researchers may pursue external research funding from a variety of sources—state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations. In addition, the university provides internal grants to inspire interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborations to advance groundbreaking research. Internal Funding Texas A&M is dedicated to helping its faculty expand their research portfolios across all disciplines. These programs support generating preliminary data, exploring new directions or collaborations, and strengthening existing collaborations for major proposal submissions. Proposal Deadline: April 15, 2026 Arts and Humanities Fellows Program Recognizes and supports extraordinary scholarship and creativity among Texas A&M faculty members who are engaged in the humanities or the creative arts. Apply Now Advancing Discovery to Market (ADM) Provides resources to support the development or demonstrate the commercial potential of recent discoveries within the Texas A&M research enterprise. This $5 million program is open to researchers, faculty, staff, and students of Texas A&M University and three state agencies. Frontiers in Research Summits Bringing together researchers from within and outside Texas A&M University to engage in intellectual dialogue on strategic and emerging research topics Submit Proposal Panther RISE Grant Program (PRISE) Resulted from an agreement between Texas A&M Prairie View University and Texas A&M University to better position their investigators to pursue federal funding to support multidisciplinary research and innovation projects. PRISE is open to tenured or tenure-track faculty members from all disciplines. Targeted Proposal Teams (TPT) Aims to enhance Texas A&M University’s research enterprise by fostering interdisciplinary research. TPT seeks to leverage extramural funding and promote collaborative and interdisciplinary research of national and global significance. Collaborative Seed Grants Proposal Planning Grants Grants on the Edge Request for Program Support Requests to the Vice President for Research for program development will undergo a comprehensive review and evaluation, ensuring alignment with Texas A&M’s guiding principles and strategic mission to advance research, scholarship and creative work. More info Research Development Fund Makes strategic investments that support the total Texas A&M research enterprise and catalyze new ventures. This fund supports research across those administrative units participating in the fund. Visit the site to learn more Subscribe to External Funding Newsletters Stay informed about current and emerging opportunities to obtain significant funding for your research. Weekly NEWsLETTER Limited Submission Proposals Alerts Texas A&M investigators to funding opportunities that involve an internal pre-selection process before proposal submission. Weekly NEWSLETTER Funding Opportunities Provides a roundup of available research funding from public and private sources. Limited Submission Opportunities Limited submissions are funding opportunities in which the sponsor accepts a limited number of applications from one institution. Full list of Limited Submissions Limited Submission Proposal Awardees Highlighted external Federal Funding U.S. government agencies invest in university-level research to advance knowledge, encourage innovation and address national priorities through grants, contracts or agreements. These agencies include: View all Federal Funding National Institutes of Health As the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, The NIH invests most of its nearly $48 billion budget in medical research seeking to enhance life and to reduce illness and disability. NIH-funded research has led to breakthroughs and new treatments helping people live longer, healthier lives. National Science Foundation The NSF offers hundreds of funding opportunities — including grants, cooperative agreements and fellowships — that support research and education across science and engineering. Its investments account for about 25% of federal support for basic research. U.S. Department of Energy The DOE delivers scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform the understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic and national security of the United States. It is the nation’s largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and a major supporter in physics, materials science, computing and chemistry. National Endowment for the Humanities The NEA offers a wide range of funding opportunities to strengthen the nation’s arts and cultural ecosystem. Grants support arts projects across various disciplines, as well as research studies that explore the value and impact of the arts, both individually and in relation to other aspects of American life. External Private Foundations Foundations support university research by providing grants, fellowships and other funding for infrastructure, pilot projects and collaborative initiatives. They support both basic and applied research, aiming to address global challenges and drive innovation. Requires NetID to view. See all Private Foundations Private Sponsors Directory Requires NetID to view Agriculture, food, environment, and related disciplines Arts, education, media, entertainment, and related disciplines Engineering, emerging technologies, and related disciplines Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and related disciplines External Funding Databases Funding databases provide searchable platforms to find grants, fellowships and financial support opportunities for research, projects and initiatives. Pivot Foundation Directory Grants.gov NSF Find Funding