Internal Funding Programs
Artxsci collaborative exploration grants spring 2026
UNC Charlotte faculty are invited to apply for the Spring 2026 ArtXSci Collaborative Exploration Grants, supporting bold, interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of arts and sciences. This year’s theme, AI and Human Creativity, offers up to $20,000 to teams exploring innovative ideas that push the boundaries of research, creativity, and human experience. Submit your proposal by June 15, 2026!
Questions regarding this program announcement should be directed to Kailey Hess (khess10@charlotte.edu) in the Division of Research/Research Development Office.
Faculty Research Grants Program
Please adhere to Research Administration Policy 20.2.
For FRG final reports, please use the FRG Final Report Template.
For more information, contact Dr. Mel Atkinson, FRG Committee Chair, by email or at (704) 687-7055.
Ignite Planning Grants
Ignite Planning Grants promote new collaborative research efforts and facilitate the development of interdisciplinary teams focused on preparing competitive, large-scale collaborative proposals for significant external funding. Ignite planning grants are intended to enhance existing areas of excellence, accelerate the development of emerging research strengths, and foster interactions between UNC Charlotte faculty and potential collaborators at other institutions. The program aims to lower and eliminate barriers to building collaborative teams and coordinating, planning, and preparing large, interdisciplinary multi-investigator research proposals by providing funds to (1) convene conferences and meetings, (2) coordinate workshops, (3) support travel costs for potential collaborators from other institutions, (4) hire grant-writing consultants and content specialists, and (5) conduct other proposal-development and team-development activities.
Request for Proposals is now closed.