Funding Opportunities

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.

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.

OVPR Express 

(Early EXtra Promotion of REsearch & Scholarly Success)

Designed specifically to stimulate research and scholarship by new junior faculty members.
Application deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026 (by 11:59 pm)

REACH 

(Research Enhancement in the Arts, Creative disciplines, and Humanities)

REACH supports UVM faculty whose arts or humanities research/creative work is ready to advance to a meaningful next step or explore a new direction, with impact beyond UVM.

Application deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026 (by 5:00 pm)

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.