Internal Funding Opportunities
Tools and Requirements
InfoReady Review
OVPR uses InfoReady Review for the management of Internal Funding Opportunities, as well as Internal Competitions for Limited Solicitations. The Gund Institute also uses InfoReady for the management of Internal Funding Opportunities. See open competitions administered through InfoReady Review.
VACC Requirement: Computational Research Funded by OVPR
For computational research at UVM, we offer the services of the Vermont Advanced Computing Core (VACC). The core has multiple clusters to provide high-performance computing to faculty, staff and students.
Use of the VACC for internally funded grants is required for funding unless the PI submits a written request (to be reviewed by the OVPR) that explains why this core facility is not adequate to suit his/her research need. If you do not currently have an account with the VACC, you must contact vacc@uvm.edu and specify your needs. The VACC Team will assist you with the setup of an account.
Competitions Sponsored by OVPR
The OVPR is committed to building an inclusive and diverse University community. Applications for internal funding that are inclusive of or address differences in race, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage or nationality; religious, philosophical or political beliefs; sexual orientation or gender identity; or socioeconomic, veteran or ability status are encouraged
- Faculty Activity Network
Encourages UVM faculty members to learn about each other's work and to work collaboratively.
This competition is now closed. - Industry Fellowship Program
Seeks to address the needs of businesses by partnering them with the expertise of UVM faculty members and doctoral-level graduate students or postdoctoral research associates. Apply now - OVPR Express (Early EXtra Promotion of REsearch & Scholarly Success)
Designed specifically to stimulate research and scholarship by new junior faculty members.
This competition is now closed for the academic year.. - Postdoctoral Associate Program
Open to all tenured and tenure-track faculty, provides salary and fringe to fund a postdoctoral associate position for up to two (2) years.
This competition is now closed. - REACH (Research Enhancement in the Arts, Creative disciplines, and Humanities)
The current OVPR REACH funding program has been redefined to support arts and humanities research at UVM. - SPARK-VT
Brings promising researchers together with business innovators and biotech leaders.
This competition is now closed. - UVMVentures
Open to UVM faculty or staff who have filed an Invention Disclosure with UVM Innovations indicating an interest to pursue commercial opportunities.
Additional Internal Funding Sources
Corporate and Foundation Funding
UVM's Corporate and Foundation Relations office provides a comprehensive corporate and foundation relations (CFR) resource for university faculty and staff.
External Funding
For information and help navigating the lifecycle of an external sponsored project, go to Sponsored Project Administration.