Call for proposals: Faculty Initiative Fund

May 16, 2025

The University of 桃花直播 is now accepting proposals for the FY26 Faculty Initiative Fund (FIF). Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2025.

The FIF provides $360,000 in funding to support systemwide collaboration, academic innovation, and professional development across the UA system. Faculty from all three universities are encouraged to apply.

Apply:

The fund supports projects that advance the university鈥檚 academic mission and systemwide goals, including:

  • Building UA鈥檚 intellectual capital through research

  • Promoting external grant opportunities or cost-reduction strategies

  • Developing high-impact teaching practices

  • Creating professional development initiatives across campuses

  • Fostering community partnerships and engaged learning

  • Contributing to student recruitment, retention, and success

  • Expanding student research, internships, and apprenticeship opportunities

  • Enhancing UA鈥檚 service to the state

Award categories
Two tiers of funding are available for FY26:

  • Tier I: Up to $30,000 for projects of approximately 18 months (minimum of six awards)

  • Tier II: Up to $10,000 for smaller or seed projects (minimum of 15 awards)

Proposals must demonstrate collaboration, innovation, and impact across the UA system. More information, including the submission form, is available on the Faculty Alliance website.