The University Innovation Research Fund (UIRF) will support grants to public universities and the Oregon Health and Science University to match competitive federal research awards, increasing the competitiveness of Oregon universities for federal research funds, leveraging federal grants that require matching funds, and supporting innovation and research capacity. Grants will be targeted in priority industries, such as advanced manufacturing, high technology, outdoor gear and apparel, health care innovation, food and beverage, and forestry and wood products. Large collaborative grants among the universities will be one of the selection criteria we will consider to select the proposals to match.
A process for application has been established. The documents are shown below. Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate that they will produce results/products/startups that enhance Oregon’s economy. These funds are available until allocated.
Some important additional criteria for evaluation are:
The rules for the University Innovation Research Fund ($10M total) approved by Business Oregon and Oregon Innovation Council. | |
Application form | |
OSU Call for Submissions |
Timing
Submissions - The submission of a concept paper package involves (as a combined pdf document):
1. Filled in one-page application form containing basic information about the project including title, federal funding solicitation information, project leaders/principal investigators, and any public and/or other collaborators
2. A short statement (up to 2 pages maximum) explicitly addressing the 6 review criteria above.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact John Sweet - John.Sweet@oregonstate.edu - prior to applying
Email submissions to John.Sweet@oregonstate.edu - with the subject heading “UIRF matching funds.”