WLW-ECOS Interdisciplinary Research AwardsÌýÌý
The WLW-ECOS Interdisciplinary Research Awards support new faculty research collaborations focused on solution-oriented environmental research. Five interdisciplinary teams will receive $80,000Ìýeach (research-relatedÌýexpensesÌýonly;Ìýcannot be used to payÌýfaculty, postdoc,ÌýorÌýgraduate student salaries) to conduct collaborative research, mentor two undergraduate trainees, and develop competitive extramural grant proposals. This program fosters innovative environmental research while providing research experiences for undergraduate students in Biological Sciences, Geosciences, or Chemistry.Ìý
Award Amount:Ìý$80,000Ìý
Research Related Expenses:Ìý$65,000 per team (excluding faculty, postdoc,Ìýand graduate student salaries)Ìý
Undergraduate Trainee Stipend: $7,500 each (two trainees perÌý18-monthÌýaward)Ìý
Duration:Ìý18 monthsÌý
Eligibility – Faculty Teams
- New (previously unfunded) research collaboration among at least two ECOS-affiliated facultyÌý
- Faculty may participate in only one proposal per award cycleÌý
- At least one COS faculty from Biological Sciences, Geosciences, or Chemistry and BiochemistryÌý
- Solution-oriented environment-related researchÌý
- Must identify at least four proposed extramural grant proposal options with application datesÌý
- Must include a 12-month mentoring plan for two undergraduate research traineesÌý
Eligibility – Undergraduate TraineesÌýÌý
- Full-time degree-seeking College of Science studentsÌý
- Minimum GPA: 3.0Ìý
- Majoring in Biological Sciences, Geosciences, or ChemistryÌý
- Trainees must be new to the faculty team (no prior research experience with team members)Ìý
- Each team must include one freshman or sophomore AND one junior or seniorÌý
- Selected by faculty research teamÌý
Important DatesÌý
- Application Deadline:ÌýMayÌý15,Ìý2026Ìý
- Decision:ÌýJune 2026Ìý
- Award Period: JulyÌý2026ÌýthroughÌýDecemberÌý2027Ìý
Application RequirementsÌý
How to Apply
See details below for requirements.
Documents RequiredÌý
- Written proposal including a detailed budget and budget justification (10-page limit excluding citations)
- 12-month mentoring plan for undergraduate trainees
- Four proposed extramural grant options with approximate application dates
Selection CriteriaÌý
- Intellectual meritÌý
- Originality of proposed researchÌý
- Expected impact of researchÌý
- Quality of mentoring planÌý
- Potential for external fundingÌý
- Qualifications of faculty teamÌý
- Two internal faculty expert reviewsÌý
AwardÌýReportingÌýRequirements - Faculty TeamsÌý
- Submit 6-month report detailing research progress and mentoring activitiesÌý
- Submit 12-month comprehensive report detailing research findings, mentoring activities, and external grant application progressÌý
- Submit 18-month report describing two extramural grant applicationsÌý
- Submit two extramural grant applications during award periodÌý
AwardÌýReportingÌýRequirements - Undergraduate TraineesÌý
- Submit final research report describing experience and accomplishments (1,000-word limit)Ìý
- Present research at ECOS Expo OR to two COS classes (with instructor permission)Ìý
- Provide photographic or video content to COS communications team for ECOS social media postsÌý
Questions?ÌýÌý
Contact us atÌýecos@fau.edu.Ìý