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Internal Funding at utep

Investing in the people who move ideas forward.


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Research Development is located in Kelly Hall, 7th floor, West Wing
2101 Sun Bowl Drive
500 W University Ave (general address)
El Paso, TX 79968

  researchdev@utep.edu (General Inbox)

Research excellence begins with belief.

UTEP’s internal funding programs accelerate discovery by providing faculty with the resources, mentorship, and visibility needed to turn bold ideas into funded projects. Each mechanism is designed to fuel creativity, build competitiveness, and advance research that changes lives.

When we invest in our people, we invest in UTEP’s future.


The Portfolio

Program

Purpose

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Pilot Grant Program (PGP)

Fueling early-stage research with the potential to grow into large-scale, externally funded projects.

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University Research Initiative (URI)

Supports early and mid-career faculty pursuing innovative research that positions UTEP for external funding and national recognition.

Explore URI

Liberal Arts Career Enhancement Award

Supports humanistic and creative research that expands dialogue and social impact.

Explore Liberal Arts

Woody L. Hunt College of Business Seed Funding

Funds business faculty developing high-impact research proposals aimed at extramural success.

Explore Business Seed

Faculty Travel Incentive Program (FTIP)

Enables faculty to connect with funders, collaborators, and peers to strengthen future proposals.

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Indio Mountains Research Station (IMRS) Graduate Research Grant

Funds Ph.D. student field research in one of the last ungrazed desert ecosystems in the nation.

Explore IMRS Grant


Simple Access. Competitive Standards.

Each program follows an established cycle with clearly defined deadlines, eligibility criteria, and expectations for impact.

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Our Philosophy

UTEP’s Research & Innovation division invests not in projects, but in potential. Every program is built on the same principle: discovery should be strategic, purposeful, and

We believe in:

  • Clarity. Every opportunity is transparent and merit-based.
  • Connection. Every award strengthens relationships with funders, collaborators, and the community.
  • Continuity. Each success builds the next; every award is a step toward sustainable research growth.

 

Celebrating the work we fund.
Coming soon: project profiles, photos, and metrics showcasing the outcomes of UTEP’s internal funding investments. This section will feature rotating highlights of funded projects from across internal programs. Each story will show how local investment drives national visibility, faculty and students whose ideas, data, and creativity move the world forward.