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WOODY L. HUNT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SEED FUNDING FOR GRANT SUBMISSION PROGRAM 2024-2025

Advancing Innovation and Research Impact

The Woody L. Hunt College of Business Seed Funding for Grant Submission Program, a collaboration between Research & Innovation (R&I) and the Woody L. Hunt College of Business, supports faculty in developing and submitting competitive grant proposals. This initiative provides the resources and expert guidance needed to position projects for success in securing extramural funding. By fostering innovative research, the program advances the college’s research profile and enhances its capacity for extramural funding success. 

  • Award Amount: Up to $6,000 
  • Eligibility: Full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the Woody L. Hunt College of Business. 
  • Application Deadline: October 31, 2024 
  • Funding Requirement: By the end of spring 2025, awardees must submit a grant proposal for extramural funding of at least $25,000. 

In partnership with the Woody L. Hunt College of Business, R&I provides: 

  • Customized support from Research Development to develop high-quality grant submissions. 
  • External reviews by subject matter experts to strengthen the competitiveness of proposals. 
  • Workshops and training sessions to build essential grant development skills, including: 
    • Essential Skills for Seeking Grant Opportunities 
    • Navigating the PIVOT Platform for Research Success 
    • Exploring Proposal Development & Sponsored Projects Services 

Awardees are required to submit a draft proposal for external review by May 31, 2025, ensuring they can incorporate feedback before the final submission. Seed funding can be used for salary, travel, professional memberships, and equipment directly related to the project. 

Important Dates: 

  • Application Deadline: October 31, 2024 
  • Orientation Session: October 10, 2024, at 2 PM 

Faculty are encouraged to prepare for the 2025 application cycle. Updated timelines and program details will be announced soon. Stay tuned for further updates. 

To begin preparing for the 2025 application cycle, faculty should: 


Start brainstorming and outlining innovative research or creative projects that align with the program's goals and eligibility criteria. Ensure the project has the potential to attract extramural funding.

Familiarize yourself with the program requirements, such as funding limits, submission deadlines, and mandatory deliverables (e.g., a proposal for at least $25,000 in external funding).

Identify potential internal or external collaborators who can contribute to the project and begin discussing roles and responsibilities.

Draft a budget plan for the funding request, considering allowable expenses such as salary, travel, equipment, or other project-related costs.

Use tools like UTEP’s Expertise Connector or Pivot to identify potential external funding agencies that align with your proposed project.

Participate in available grant-writing workshops, training sessions, or informational events provided by R&I to build skills and understand expectations for successful proposals.

Contact Research Development to discuss your project ideas and receive tailored guidance on strengthening your application.

Map out key milestones for proposal development, including drafting, reviewing, and submitting your application. Allocate sufficient time for external reviews if required.

The proposal should include the following information:

  • The proposed grant title and the name of the sponsor agency/organization providing grant funding, along with a link to the solicitation.
  • The dollar amount of the grant proposal.
  • A short description of the alignment of faculty qualifications for the proposed grant.
  • List of team members, if any, on the grant proposal, internal and external to the College.
  • Synopsis of the grant proposal (one to two paragraphs).
  • Timeline and deliverables associated with the grant proposal and submission.

For questions or more details, contact Dr. Erik Devos at hdevos@utep.edu or PropDev@utep.edu.