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Nova Southeastern University offers internal grant competitions that fund smaller research projects for researchers to collect pilot data or conduct applied research in the community. Review each of the funding opportunities below.
President's Research Grant (PRG): The PRG has an annual competition with awards up to $15,000 (deadline typically in January/February). This grant program was previously called "PFRDG."
- The "Research Development Track" provides seed money for a new research area for which external funding will be sought, or support to move an existing project to a new level of competitiveness for external funding.
- The "Research Scholar Track" supports scholarly research projects that contribute to general knowledge of the discipline, but for which external funding is not a likely or expected outcome (e.g., journal publications, book chapters, exhibitions, etc.).
The Quality of Life (QOL) Grant Faculty Community Based Applied Research Grant has an annual competition for funding up to $15,000 (deadline typically in January/February) to support research projects that aim to improve the quality of life in the Tri-County area (Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties).
- Projects must fall under one of seven categories: 1) Autism, 2) Criminal Justice, 3) Children and Families, 4) Adult General, 5) Elderly Services, 6) Foster Care, or 7) Other.
- See a list of Top Priority Issues of funding interest.
Through a generous donation to establish the Robert E. Dooley Trust NSU Center for Autism Endowment Fund, this funding supports programs and projects that benefit individuals with autism. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with an award cap at $50,000 except under special circumstances. Project period will be one year or less.
- Priorities are services, programs, and initiatives that support individuals with autism and provides support to caregivers/families. Preference will be given to projects that benefit children with autism.
- These funds, generously donated , are disseminated by the NSU Division of Research (DoR).
The HPD Research Grant program has a monthly competition and awards grants up to $7,500 (for up to 2 years) to help investigators initiate projects that will lead to extramural funding. The Principal Investigator must have a primary appointment within the Health Professions Division at NSU. This program is currently being administered separately by each HPD college. Contact administrative staff in your college to learn more about how to apply.