The Office of Research Development (ORD) offers several internal funding opportunities to support UMass Lowell faculty in advancing their research and scholarship.

We are currently accepting proposals for Internal Seed Grants and the Spring Researchers and Scholars Investment (RSI) Fund. Proposals must be submitted through InfoReady. The deadline for both opportunities is Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

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Internal Seed Grants

Supports faculty in developing multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborative efforts leading to sustainable research and scholarship.

Currently accepting proposals

Learn more about Internal Seed Grants.

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Researchers and Scholars Investment (RSI) Fund

Supports faculty in their professional trajectory by providing immediate assistance for short-term projects and goals.

Currently accepting proposals

Learn more about the RSI Fund.

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Community-Engaged Research and Scholarship Fund

Supports the creation and sustenance of strong, mutually beneficial relationships with the greater Lowell community.

Learn more about the Community-Engaged Research and Scholarship Fund.

Information Sessions

ORD hosts regular information sessions about open internal funding opportunities. We review the funding mechanisms, discuss guidelines regarding all ORD-sponsored funding, and provide tips for your proposal.

View recordings of previous sessions:

Also, check out the Proposal Support Toolbox to access examples of funded proposals.