Spark Funding proposals are smaller dollar grants designed to assist with shorter-term needs, such as proposal and team development. Unless well and explicitly justified, Spark Funding grants are not meant to support research project costs. There are two tracks of Spark Grant funding: the Proposal Development Track and the Convening Track.
Award Cap: Up to $20,000
Award Period: 9 months from award
FY 2027 Call for Proposals
The FY2027 portal will be live on August 1, 2026 via InfoReady.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these program, please email researchseedfunding@wustl.edu.