Funding Opportunities
Sign In/Sign UpMRA Seed Grants provide up to $75,000 for 18-month projects through 2028 to strengthen researchers' competitiveness for NSF funding. The program targets less experienced investigators and those without prior extramural funding, while prioritizing multi-university collaborations and partnerships with Emerging Research Institutions. Applicants should contact MRA personnel prior to submission, and receipt of funds requires access to adequate research space.
MRA Instrumentation Acquisition Awards (IAAs) provide up to $100,000 for single or interdependent multi-user instruments, with $1,000,000 allocated through 2028. Proposals must support multidisciplinary research or teaching groups, feature a long-term sustainability plan, and integrate with the MRA Exchange Portal, while prioritizing multi-institutional projects involving Emerging Research Institutions. Applicants are encouraged to consult MRA personnel before submitting.
