How to Find Funding
Internal Funding Opportunities
Programs Not Administered by ORSP
OhioLINK has听open-access (OA) publishing agreements with a number of publishers. This allows 暗网禁区-affiliated authors to publish open access articles without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs).
Faculty Professional Development Fund
This program provides financial support for conference travel and professional engagement when departmental resources are limited鈥攈elping faculty grow, connect, and lead in their fields.
External Funding Opportunities
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Funding available through Ohio Humanities with guidelines and sample applications.
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State of Ohio's funding opportunities.
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An index of federal SBIR and STTR programs and how to access them.
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Limited Submissions
A limited submission refers to a funding opportunity that places a limitation on the number of proposal or other applications a single eligible entity can submit each cycle. The University of Toledo has an internal selection process in place to determine which application(s) will be submitted to sponsors for consideration. The Office of Research oversees this process for the institution.
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Supports marine conservation research focused on sharks, rays, skates, and related
species.
LOI/Pre-App Due Date: May 13, 2026听
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Internal Application Due: Second Wednesday of August
Current Funding Opportunities
The goal of this RFP is to accelerate the development of new approaches and technologies
in cellular therapy and vaccine therapy for acral and/or uveal melanoma. Proposals
on GNAQ/11 related melanomas are also allowed. This RFP will support preclinical,
pre-IND development stage, and clinical-stage studies focused on advancing cellular
or vaccine-based therapeutic approaches that have the potential to improved treatment
strategies for patients with acral or uveal melanoma.
LOI Due Date: April 10, 2026听
Supports high鈥慽mpact, patient鈥慶entered studies that compare existing clinical or healthcare
delivery interventions to inform real鈥憌orld health decision鈥憁aking. Projects emphasize
meaningful patient and stakeholder engagement and are designed to generate actionable
evidence that improves health outcomes, care quality, and equity.
LOI Due Date: April 28, 2026
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Supports interdisciplinary research teams from U.S. universities, national laboratories,
and industry to accelerate scientific discovery and energy innovation by developing
and applying advanced artificial intelligence models and workflows across areas such
as advanced manufacturing, critical materials, nuclear energy, quantum information
science, and discovery science.
Due Date: April 28, 2026 (Phase I application and Phase II LOI); May 19, 2026 (Phase II application)
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Program provides $75,000-$750,000 in funding for environmental restoration and education
projects in Ohio's Lake Erie watershed, focusing on community engagement and addressing
ecological challenges.
Due Date:听April 30, 2026
Supports large-scale outreach and support programs that identify and assist students
from disadvantaged backgrounds in completing secondary education and enrolling in
postsecondary pathways. Projects to provide academic advising, financial aid guidance,
and career pathway exposure, with increasing emphasis on workforce-aligned pathways
such as apprenticeships, dual enrollment, and industry-recognized credentials. 听
Due Date: May 1, 2026
Supports research addressing solid waste management and sustainable materials systems.
Projects may focus on recycling technologies, landfill systems, and circular economy
solutions.听
Due Date: May 1, 2026
Seeking proposals to drive practical and cost-effective innovations for harmful algal
bloom toxin detection in seafood that promotes seafood safety, food security, and
the economic success of U.S. seafood industries and their competitiveness in global
markets.听
LOI Due Date: May 14, 2026
Supports international entrepreneurship and workforce development programs led by
U.S. institutions of higher education.
Due Date: May 15, 2026
Program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. Aims to create and scale evidence-based practices, tools, and technologies that improve learning outcomes and prepare students for a digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future. A key focus is early exposure to AI to build curiosity, understanding, and readiness for future careers.
Due Date: May 27, 2026
Supports large鈥憇cale projects advancing U.S. global health priorities through international
partnerships and MOUs.
LOI/Pre-App Due Date: May 31, 2026听
Supports leadership and entrepreneurship training programs implemented by U.S. higher
education institutions.
Due Date: June 5, 2026
A national-scale initiative to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and
adoption across the U.S. by strengthening coordination, leveraging partnerships and
resources, filling gaps, and scaling what works鈥攕o local and state priorities can
lead in shaping an AI-driven economy that benefits all Americans.听
Due Date: Jul 16, 2026
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