The dates below are a quick reference for all the program deadlines. Please visit the Request for Proposal or Request for Nomination page for each program for additional information.

Proposal deadlines are firm; no exceptions can be made. Deans, Chairs, and Directors will have up to 24 hours following the proposal deadline to approve the submitted proposal. Proposal submission and approvals can only be completed through the CRC InfoReady Portal.

Arts & Humanities Program Enhancement Grant (AHPEG)

• Proposal Deadline: Friday, December 19, 2025 @ 4:59 pm
• Award Notification: Early March 2026
• Award Period Begins: ~ April 14, 2026, or selected start date

Summer Research Support (SRS) formerly known as Committee on Faculty Research Support (COFRS)

• Proposal Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2025 @4:59 pm
• Award Notification: Mid-February, 2026
• Award Period: May 11, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Equipment and Infrastructure Enhancement Grant (EIEG)

Fall 2025 Round

• • Proposal Deadline: Thursday, September 25, 2025 @4:59 pm
  • Award Notification: Mid-December 2025
  • Award Start: January 14, 2026 

Spring 2026 Round

• • Proposal Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
  • Award Notification: Mid-May 2026
  • Award Start: June 15, 2026

First Year Assistant Professor (FYAP)

• FYAP Workshop: TBD
• Proposal Deadline: Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 4:59 pm
• Award Notification: Mid-February 2026
• Award Period: May 11, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Seed Grant Program (Seed)

Fall 2025 Round

• • Proposal Deadline: Thursday, September 25, 2025 @ 4:59 pm
  • Award Notification: Mid-December 2025
  • Award Period Begins: February 1, 2026

Spring 2026 Round

• • Proposal Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
  • Award Notification: Mid-May 2026
  • Award Period Begins: June 15, 2026

Small Grant Program (SGP)

• • Proposal Deadline: Rolling Deadline beginning on Sept. 1, 2025
  • Award Notification: Ongoing monthly

Distinguished Research Professor (DRP)

• Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
• Award Notification: Mid-April 2026
• Award Period: Lifetime

Developing Scholar Award (DSA)

• Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
• Award Notification: Mid-April 2026
• Award Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Developing Specialized Faculty (DSF)

• Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
• Award Notification: Mid-April 2026
• Award Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Distinguished University Scholar (DUS)

• Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026 @ 4:59 pm
• Award Notification: Mid-April 2026
• Award Period: Lifetime

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Questions?  Check out the program RFP or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Still can't find the answer you need? Contact the Sherry Core at sbcore@fsu.edu.