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Internal & Seed Grants

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Below are currently active opportunities for internal research funding. Contact the Sr. Grant Facilitator at orsp-preaward@newark.rutgers.edu for additional information.

Funding Source: RU-N Chancellor’s Office

Amount: $50,000 each (up to 8 grants will be awarded)

Key Deadline: proposals are due by 1/30/2026

Details/Guidelines/Instructions: 2026ChancellorsSeedGrant_wMemo.pdf

Brief Overview: The Chancellor’s Seed Grant Program is a strategic investment designed to accelerate Rutgers University–Newark’s research and creative works expansion as we advance toward our rightfully claimed Carnegie R1 designation. It’s designed to foster collaboration and innovation at the intersections of disciplines. By innovating at these intersections, we create and apply new knowledge and solutions that address complex societal challenges. This program reflects a commitment to community-engaged R1 ambitions, leveraging the collective strength of Rutgers University as a member of several Big Ten Alliances (academic, research, financial, staff, student success) while amplifying the distinctive contributions of the Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) campus. Priority will be given to research and creative works that position RU-N at the forefront of innovation and societal impact. Please review the full RFP to read more details about the funding opportunity.

Clarifications & FAQs:

  1. Investigators must be from different schools or departments at RU-N. Faculty across different departments in the same school can apply.
  2. Cross-school collaboration is encouraged.
  3. Proposals with sole investigators or an entire team from the same department or an entire team from the same school that does not have departments will not be considered.
  4. The expectation is that at least 2 faculty investigators must be from RU-N. Beyond that, investigators from another campus (another chancellor-led unit; CLU) are welcome to join the RU-N faculty investigators in their work. Collaborators from other campuses are NOT required. At least 2 faculty from RU-N ARE required.
  5. The requirement regarding a final deliverable for new proposals to be written for submission to external funders totaling at least $200,000 means that your seed grant proposal must clearly identify viable funding sources that could meet this requirement and that you intend to apply to one of more of those sources with a proposal based on your seeded project.
  6. No more than 25% of the seed funds can be used for faculty summer salary, inclusive of the 7.65% FICA/Medicare or other necessary charges related to salary payments.