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Woody L. Hunt College of Business Research Incentive Program

Supporting faculty research with strong potential for external funding. 


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The L. Hunt College of Business Research Incentive Program supports faculty in developing competitive grant proposals for innovative research. Through seed funding and proposal development support, the program helps faculty build a foundation for future external funding opportunities.

Purpose

The program supports research activities that increase grant submissions and strengthen competitiveness for external funding. Seed funding is intended to help faculty develop promising research ideas, pursue new research directions, and position projects for future extramural support.

 

Program Highlights

  • Up to $6,000 in seed funding.
  • No matching funds required.
  • Open to full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty in the Woody L. Hunt College of Business.
  • Supports projects with strong potential to leverage future external funding.
  • Includes access to Research & Innovation proposal development resources, grantsmanship training, and proposal support.

 

Eligible Uses of Funds

Funding may be used to support activities that strengthen future grant proposals, including:

  • Salary support
  • Travel
  • Professional memberships
  • Materials and supplies
  • Equipment

Additional information regarding allowable expenses is available in the full program guidelines.

 

Why Apply?

Beyond seed funding, recipients gain access to Research & Innovation's proposal development process, including grantsmanship training, funding search resources, proposal support services, and external review opportunities designed to strengthen proposal competitiveness prior to submission.

 

Eligibility at a Glance 

Applicants must be full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members in the Woody L. Hunt College of Business and propose projects with strong potential for future external funding. Projects already supported by other funding sources are not eligible.

 

Funding Cycles

he College of Business offers funding opportunities through Fall and Summer Research Incentive Program cycles. Application deadlines, eligibility requirements, and competition details may vary by cycle. Faculty should consult the current InfoReady competition for the most up-to-date information.

 

Apply

Faculty interested in applying should review the complete program guidelines, eligibility requirements, application materials, and award conditions in InfoReady.

 

   View Full Program Guidelines and Apply

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El Paso, TX 79968

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