Proposals are now being accepted for the President’s Research Excellence program, which will provide up to $2.5 million in seed support for cross- and interdisciplinary research during the 2023-24 academic year.
Established in 2021 by the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge, PRE provides seed support for cross- and interdisciplinary research that have the potential to attract external funding. Ohio State has invested approximately $4.6 million in 56 teams of Ohio State investigators through the PRE program since its inception.
PRE Accelerator awards of up to $50,000 are for small teams formed to pursue curiosity-driven, novel, high-risk and high-reward research. The deadline to apply for funding in the Fall 2023 period is October 27 at 5 p.m. A Spring 2024 competition will also be held.
PRE Catalyst awards of up to $200,000 are for large cross- and interdisciplinary teams to pursue large-scale, high-impact research that addresses emerging or existing challenges of national and international societal importance, generates long-term, sustained, and significant impact, and positions Ohio State as the leader in this area. Catalyst proposals will be accepted only once this year – the deadline for concept papers is January 1, 2024.
More information and the RFP can be found on the Office of Knowledge Enterprise website.