Ignite Interdisciplinary Grants

The Ignite Interdisciplinary Grant program is designed to catalyze interdisciplinary research projects that are aligned with the Here and Next priority areas. These grants will address complex transformative problems that require an interdisciplinary approach; are currently not funded; and have a potential for increased funding, either through the federal government or through substantial foundation or philanthropic support. The types of projects proposed can range from proof of concept or feasibility studies, to the development of new, interdisciplinary teams leading to the formation of large, collaborative research projects. These funds can be used to gather pilot data with the goal of successfully competing for future sponsored research opportunities.

Award Period: 1 year

Award Cap: Up to $50,000

Application Cycles: Every Fall and Spring semester, check InfoReady for the current competition details.

If you have any questions about this program, please email researchseedfunding@wustl.edu.

Ignite Interdisciplinary Grant Awardees

FY2026 CFP

FY26 Ignite Interdisciplinary Grant CFP Download

Questions

Please reach out to researchseedfunding@wustl.edu with any questions about Ignite Interdisciplinary Seed grants.