The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) manages internal funding opportunities for faculty to help bolster individual research programs and develop a framework to attain extramural funding.
Blue Sky Initiative
At Temple University, the Blue Sky Initiative is our commitment to bold, transformative research that challenges the status quo and sparks paradigm-shifting discoveries. Managed by the OVPR, this initiative is dedicated to funding "high risk/high reward" projects that can lead to breakthroughs across disciplines, from biomedical innovations to transformative social science research.
The grants will be awarded to any high caliber research in, but not limited to:
- Basic Scientific Research: Across all disciplines.
- Innovative Translational Research: Bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and real-world applications.
- Transformative Social Science Research: Addressing complex societal challenges with innovative approaches.
Successful projects will demonstrate potential to drive external funding and position the individual or collaborative team for external grant competitiveness. Proposals may be discipline specific or interdisciplinary in nature.
Funding & Award Details
- Annual Cycle: Up to 5 awards per cycle.
- Funding Range: $75,000 to $125,000 per project.
- Project Duration: 12 to 24 months.
Awardees will also have the opportunity to meet with our Research Development team to explore further funding opportunities and build a pathway toward sustained external support.
Application Timeline
- Submission Deadline: On or before April 17, 2025.
- Funding Period: May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026.
Required Application Documents
- Principal Investigator (PI) Name
- Project Title and Abstract
- 3-Page Project Description: Highlight the paradigm-shifting potential of your work and its potential impact.
- SciENcv: For the PI and Co-Investigators.
- Letter of Support: From the Dean.
- Budget & Budget Justification
Humanities and Arts Research Program (HARP)
OVPR invites full-time faculty to apply for the 2025 Humanities and Arts Research Program (HARP). This initiative is designed to support innovative, creative, and scholarly projects in the humanities and arts disciplines—projects that not only advance academic inquiry but also have the potential to attract external gifts, donations, and foundation funding, while positioning your work for future grant success.
Funding Opportunities
Faculty may apply for awards in one of three categories:
- New Individual Projects with a maximum award of $7,500.
- New Collaborative Projects with a maximum award of $20,000.
- Program or Project Completion with a maximum award of $3,500.
In-kind support is required for all New Collaborative Projects by the department or cognizant School/College Dean.
In-kind support is optional for New Individual Projects and Program or Project Completion.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome proposals that are either discipline-specific or interdisciplinary, and that demonstrate innovative approaches with the potential to:
- Drive external funding through gifts, donations, or foundation support.
- Position the individual or collaborative team for external grant competitiveness.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Funding Start Date: mid- to end-April, 2025
- Funding End Date: March 31, 2026
Proposal Format Guidelines
Ensure your proposal meets the following formatting requirements:
- Font: Times New Roman, 11-point text
- Margins: One-inch margins
Required Documents
- Principal Investigator (PI) Name
- Project Title and Abstract
- 3-Page Project Description including project evaluation and an external funding model
- SciENcv of PI and Co-Investigator(s)
- Letter of Support from the Dean
- Budget and Budget Justification