Brain Research Foundation Seed Grant 2027
Closes Nov 3
Brain Research Foundation
ACS Petroleum Research Fund Undergraduate New Investigator Grants — Fall 2026
Geochemistry, Chemistry and Geology research grant from American Chemical Society
Closed on Friday, Oct 9
Up to $55,000
About
Seed funding for new faculty establishing independent fundamental research relevant to petroleum or fossil fuels at non-doctoral departments. Applications are open for the May 2027 committee meeting until 9 October 2026 at 17:00 US Eastern.
Eligibility
Career stage: Early independent researcher
Institution applies
Covers: USD 55,000 over two years; at least 40% supports student education and training. Undergraduates must participate; masters students can be supported alongside them. No indirect costs.
Host location: United States
US nonprofit college or university; applicant department must not offer a doctorate.
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Assistant professors or equivalent at US non-doctoral departments, normally within five years of their first regular faculty appointment, with PhD requirements completed. Institutional PI approval and authority to supervise undergraduates are required. Existing active PRF award holders cannot apply.
Topics
Seed fundingnew facultyfundamental researchpetroleumfossil fuelsnon-doctoral departmentsMay 2027 committee meeting
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