The purpose of the Seed Grants are to provide funding for pilot research that will enable UMS faculty/professional staff from all disciplines and ranks to strengthen research, commercialization and economic development activities. UMS faculty and staff from all disciplines and ranks to strengthen research, commercialization, and economic development activities that support Maine businesses and industries critical to the state’s economy. A related goal for seed funds is to better position research groups to be more competitive in obtaining future funding, whether it be federal, state, commercial or private. Proposals may be in either MEIF or non-MEIF topic areas. Collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals, which include two or more campuses and/or external partners are highly encouraged.

Download: RRF Seed Grant Program RFP (PDF)

The third round of the seed grant program is now active and applications are due by 1/31/2017 at 4:30 p.m. EST.