Oregon State University announces the continued success of the Transdisciplinary Research Seed Fund (TRSF), an initiative that is catalyzing collaboration across disciplines and driving innovation aligned with OSU’s Prosperity Widely Shared strategic plan.
In its inaugural year, the TRSF supported 29 research teams from across the university, engaging approximately 189 faculty members alongside community and industry partners. With $1.2 million in funding—made possible through strong partnerships with OSU colleges and institutes—these teams launched bold, cross-cutting research efforts that are already making an impact.
Building on this momentum, the second year of the TRSF awarded $700,000 to 16 new transdisciplinary teams, involving 85 faculty members and their external collaborators. These projects continue to exemplify the power of transdisciplinary research in addressing complex challenges and advancing knowledge that benefits OSU community and beyond.