Royalty Research Fund Proposals Due September 29th
Posted: 9/18/2025 ()
The Office of Research invites applications for the next round of the Royalty Research Fund (RRF) grant program. Proposals are due to RRF Monday, September 29, by 5:00 PM. Departments and Colleges/Schools may have earlier deadlines, so all applicants are advised to check with their program’s administrative staff. Awards will be announced by January 15, 2026.
The purpose of the RRF is to advance new directions in faculty research and contribute in substantive ways to the health, creativity, and productivity of the research ecosystem as defined by the University’s Vision Statement: “We discover timely solutions to the world’s most complex problems and enrich the lives of people throughout our community, the state of Washington, the nation, and the world.”
The RRF received a Public Records Request in June. The RRF team is responding to the request following UW guidelines. RRF Website.
Proposals must demonstrate a high probability of generating important new creative activities or scholarly understandings, new scholarly materials or resources, significant data or information, or essential instrumentation resources that are likely to significantly advance the reputation of the university, lead to external funding, or lead to the development of a new technology.
Submissions from all disciplines are welcome, with budgets up to $40,000, and will be peer reviewed through one of four RRF Review Committees:
- Arts and Humanities
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Basic Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Physical Sciences and Engineering
Please submit your proposal to be reviewed in the research area that most closely matches your project, which might not necessarily match your home department. Project teams that review and follow all the instructions have a greater chance of funding.
- Faculty eligibility is now limited to Assistant and Associate Professors (including Research, Teaching, and WOT faculty). Full Professors are no longer eligible to submit new proposals.
- Co-Is (formerly Co-PIs) are considered equal in status to the PI and must have a measurable role in the project. Including more than one Co-I requires justification.
- We now ask for a Lay Summary – rather than an abstract – on the proposal cover page.
- Zoom office hours to support applicant teams will be available from 1 to 2 pm on September 10, September 17, and September 24.
Contact the RRF administrative staff with questions about the program: Peter Wilsnack, 206-685-9316.
Deadline: 09/29/2025