Seed and pilot funding for research with and about community is available through multiple institutes and centers throughout the University. A goal of CERI is to increase the visibility of these smaller funding opportunities that may be more accessible than external funding opportunities. Upcoming requests for proposals and deadlines are listed below.

Many of these internal funding opportunities are posted in UChicago InfoReady, under Internal Funding. 

Funding for community-engaged research and education has increased in recent years. Stay informed about open funding opportunities by accessing curated searches in the Pivot-RP funding database using the links below.

QUICK TIPS: Before clicking links below, access Pivot-RP and log in by selecting University of Chicago from the dropdown list to use your CNet login credentials. To receive a weekly email with new opportunities, click “save search” under the list of search terms at the top and select the option for a weekly alert. For assistance or consultation on a topic not listed here, contact researchdevelopment@uchicago.edu.  

• Cancer
• Chronic health conditions
• Crime and violence
• Drug abuse and trafficking
• Economic development and social mobility
• Education and STEM education
• Environment and health effects
• Housing and homelessness
• Infectious diseases
• Mental health and trauma