Internal Seed Funding

The Grant Lifecycle

Several times per year, the University provides opportunities for faculty to apply for internal funding to support their research and scholarly endeavors.

Internal DU Funding Sources

Funding SourceEligibilityDescriptionAward AmountTiming
Faculty Research Fund (FRF)Appointed faculty from all unitsFaculty Research Fund grants aim to stimulate research, scholarship and creative activity by the University of Denver Faculty.$3,000Spring, Winter
Professional Research Opportunities for Faculty (PROF)Full-time faculty members whose job responsibilities include conducting research, scholarship or creative worksThe goals of the fund are to support an increase in scholarly / creative activity by the faculty in a manner that strategically enhances the reputation of the University.$27,000 (1 investigator) / $45,000 (2 or more investigators)Winter
Faculty Internationalization GrantsAll DU FacultyThe Faculty internationalization Grants are intended to provide support for significant international endeavors and/or as seed money for projects and pilots that should become self-sustaining$500-$8,000Fall, Spring
Public Good Fund for FacultyAll DU facultyThe fund promotes and increases faculty public good research and outreach at the University.$20,000Winter
Undergraduate Research Center GrantsVarious Funding OptionsPinS; Summer Research Grants; Student Scholar Travel FundVariousVarious