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U Research manages several internal funding and award programs designed to pilot new research ideas or equipment; advance the scholarly and creative research profile of the university; promote a culture of scholarship and a sense of belonging across our global, national, and local communities; and recognize the outstanding achievements of research faculty across campus.

Internal Funding

Limited Submission Opportunities (LSO) are extramural funding opportunities that limit the number of applications submitted per institution. Find University of Utah LSO information, application instructions, timelines, required materials, and best practices.

Limited Submission Opportunities (LSO)

Pivot is a searchable database that offers a variety of valuable resources including extramural funding and publishing opportunities, collaborator identification, scholarly profiles, and more. Contact jesse.morris@utah.edu for help with all of your Pivot needs.

Pivot Database (External Funding)

Related Offices

Explore other key departments that partner in supporting research funding. Each office plays a vital role in the research ecosystem, offering specialized expertise and resources.

NSF X-Labs Funding Opportunity: From Sequence to Function

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships invites you to attend...

2027 1U4U Seed Grants: Find Collaborators and Explore Disasters & Extreme Environments

Up to $50,000 in seed funding is available for new collaborations between Main Campus and...

More Than Medicine Funding Opportunity

A coalition of nonprofit organizations known as the Pathways for Health Research Collective (which includes the...

NIH Loan Repayment Program Applications Open for 2026

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are now accepting applications for...

Nine interdisciplinary teams selected for 1U4U Seed Grants

Nine interdisciplinary University of Utah research teams have been selected for 1U4U Seed Grant funding,...

NSF Announces FY 2027 Graduate Research Fellowship Opportunity

The National Science Foundation has released the Fiscal Year 2027 solicitation for its Graduate Research...

Humanity AI $10M Open Call: Campus Information Session

The University of Utah Corporate & Foundation Relations Office is hosting a virtual campus information...

2027 1U4U theme announced: Disasters & Extreme Environments

The 1U4U Collaborative Seed Grant Program is now accepting proposals for 2027, with a new...

Four U Research opportunities to support faculty research in 2026–27

U Research is launching the 2026–27 cycles for four of the University of Utah’s major...

New NSF Funding Opportunities: Foundational Research, Computing and Open-Source Ecosystems

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a new suite of 12 Notices of...

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