Research Support

Faculty research endeavors are supported through funding obtained from sources such as federal, state, local, and University of Florida entities, as well as other non-profit organizations.

Research Opportunity Seed Fund (ROSF)

Eligibility: Open to all full-time faculty members
Funding Amount: Up to $100k per project
Duration: Research projects may span 24 months

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Research Equipment Seed Fund (RESF)

Eligibility: Open to all full-time faculty members
Funding Amount & Duration: Up to $200k
Duration: One-time, non-recurring

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Florida Roof Sheetmetal Association (FRSA)

Eligibility: Open to all full-time faculty members in DCP 
Funding Amount: Up to $20k to $30k per project  
Duration: Research projects may span 12 months 

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University of Florida International Center

Global Fellows Program: $5,000
Fulbright Explorer: $5,000
Ad Hoc Faculty Requests: Up to $12,000
Research Tutorials Abroad (RTA): $6,000

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UF Research Foundation (UFRF) Professorship Awards

Eligibility: Open to tenured faculty members 
Funding Amount: $5,000 annual salary supplement; $3,000 one-time grant to support research  
Duration: 3 years 

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UF Excellence Awards for Assistant Professors

Eligibility: Open to tenure-track faculty members 
Funding Amount: $5,000 to support research  
Duration: 1 year 

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Southeastern Conference (SEC) Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program

Eligibility: Open to all faculty members 
Funding Amount: $10,000 for travel support
Duration: 1 year 

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Research Proposal Process Map*
Forms & Guidance Documents*
Research & Strategic Initiatives*
Equipment List*
Review & Approval Workflow*
Level 1 & 2 Approver Workflow*

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