Funding for Awards, Fellowships and Other Opportunities

Plan ahead for Coles research funding, awards, fellowship, and scholarly opportunities throughout the academic year - and connect with resources for external funding.

Find the Right Opportunity

Explore Coles opportunities or search external research funding.

Internal Research Opportunities

College-funded grants, research awards, fellowships, and Research Symposium.

View the annual timeline below.

External Research Funding

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Annual Coles Research Opportunities Timeline

Tentative dates are provided to help faculty plan ahead.

September

Spring RDC Grants

Call: Early September • Deadline: Early October

Announced by RDC Chair

November

Research Awards

Call: Late November • Deadline: Mid-January

Announced by RDC Chair

January

Research Symposium

Call: Mid-January • Deadline: Late April

Announced by Associate Dean for Research

April

Fall RDC Grants

Call: Early April • Deadline: Early May

Announced by Associate Dean for Research

May

Summer Research Fellowship

Call: Mid-May • Deadline: Mid-September

Announced by Associate Dean for Research

Planning Notes: Dates are tentative and provided to help faculty plan ahead. Final dates, eligibility requirements, and submission instructions will be communicated through the office email announcement for each opportunity.

Looking for External Funding?

Use InfoReady to explore external research funding opportunities. Coles-specific grants, awards, fellowships, and symposium information remain on their dedicated Coles Research & Impact pages.