Apply by Dec. 4 for ISCE's research proposal development program
From: Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment
The Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment is accepting applications for its spring 2027 Preparing Your Research for an Extramural Proposal (PREP) program, designed to help Virginia Tech faculty strengthen research proposals and prepare for competitive external funding opportunities.
The selective, cohort-based program will support up to eight faculty members through guided proposal development, individualized project planning, and expert feedback.
Important dates:
- Application deadline: Dec. 4, 2026
- Acceptance notifications: Dec. 16, 2026
- Program sessions: Spring 2027
Program highlights include:
- Four 90-minute working sessions focused on developing and refining proposals for external funding.
- Individualized project planning, funding strategy guidance, and confidential expert review.
- $1,000 in research development funds upon successful completion of program requirements.
Eligibility: The program is open to faculty from all Virginia Tech colleges and campuses whose research meaningfully incorporates social science or humanities perspectives, theories, or methods. Interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged, and applicants may be developing an initial research concept or refining an early proposal draft. An identified funding sponsor is encouraged but not required.