Small Grants Program

Purpose of the Small Grant Program

Texas Woman's University makes available, through the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, small grants in support of research that could eventually become the basis for a proposal for external funding for a research grant. Small Grants are primarily intended to allow principal investigators to take advantage of unusual opportunities that arise, particularly to obtain preliminary or pilot data.

Award Amount and Spending Information:

Please contact ORSP if you have questions about eligible spending. Faculty may request up to $1,000, although exceptions can be made with prior communication. Applicants seeking funding for participant incentives must either have an approved IRB protocol or a request for one in process prior to submitting an application.

Not Supported:

• Conference travel
• Travel to present research results
• Student projects

PI Eligibility:

Applicants must be faculty with a regular full-time appointment. Priority is given to those who are pursuing an active research agenda and significant research funding. Students and adjunct faculty are not eligible to apply.

Dates:

Research and Sponsored Programs is now accepting applications for 2026-2027.

All spending must be finalized in accordance with Finance and Administration's end of FY deadlines, which are usually in July. Funds must be expended by August 31, 2027; however, due to the nature of these grants, it is expected that the funds would be expended immediately.

A brief report will also be requested by 11/30/2027 to share how the Small Grant Program has helped your research.

Submission Information:

Please fill out the application and email to ORSP for review. You will be sent a notification email once your application has been received.

Small Grants Program Application