National Science Foundation Grant Number 2331409
The ART: InTRO program at the University of Oklahoma supports researchers, departments, and students who want to translate academic discoveries into real-world impact.
On this page, you’ll find an overview of current and upcoming funding opportunities:
Each section highlights who it’s for, what it funds, key dates, and how to apply.
Information Session Recordings
Session 1 - 12/03/2025: Click here to view the recording
Session 2 - 01/14/2026: Coming soon
Session 1 - 02/02/2026: Coming Soon
2026 ART: InTRO Stimulation and Translation of Academic Research by Departments (STAR-D) Request for Proposals
This initiative invites proposals from OU departments interested in engaging their students, faculty, and staff in translational research, incentivizing actions and celebrating outcomes.
Funding Opportunity
Up to four OU departments may each access up to $20,000 through December 31, 2026.
Info Session: Nov. 19, 2025 | 1:30–3:00 PM CT
Application Requirements
ART: InTRO Scoping Translational Research Projects (Scoping TRP) Request for Proposals
The ART: InTRO Scoping TRP program supports OU researchers to develop the idea for a translatable research project over a 3-month period. By seeding these projects, the ART: InTRO team incentivizes researchers who have not yet considered translating their work to interact with the OU and Oklahoma innovation ecosystem. Through these actions, OU will grow the number of researchers across campus pursuing translational research.
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Office Hours and Info Session:
ART: InTRO TRP
To increase translational research at OU, the ART: InTRO Translational Research Project (TRP) program funds projects that build on a researcher’s existing work to create tangible solutions that benefit society. By seeding innovative projects, the program strengthens connections within the OU and Oklahoma innovation ecosystem and accelerates the translation of research into societal benefit.
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Academy Fellow RFP
The ART: InTRO Academy Fellowship offers OU faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students the opportunity to explore the societal and economic impact of translational research while becoming leaders in research translation across disciplines.
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OU's ART: InTRO Academy provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct translational research and learn the societal and economic benefits of use-inspired and translational research.
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Proposal Package:
Submission: Complete and upload materials by Apr. 14, 2026 through the online application form https://qualtrics.ou.edu/jfe/form/SV_bqPwCoZT8TvKnl4
Information sessions for FY26 are in progress. Each year, they are scheduled between January and March. The most recent information session links are at the top of our webpage.
Yes. Please send your draft in, MS Word, to amaya@ou.edu. Drafts will be accepted for review until March 1, 2025 at 5 pm. Please allow up to 10 days for feedback.
Will there be more Information Sessions?
Information sessions for FY26 are in progress. Each year, they are scheduled between January and March. The most recent information session links are at the top of our webpage.
Can I submit my project idea for feedback before the submission deadline?
Yes. Please send your draft in, MS Word, to amaya@ou.edu. Drafts will be accepted for review until March 1, 2025 at 5 pm. Please allow up to 10 days for feedback.
How will our application be scored?
Please review the NSF ART Team Application Rubric (XLS).
Who is on the evaluation team?
The evaluation team will consist of members of the NSF ART leadership team, as well as Tribal representatives, Community Partners, VPRP Institute & Center Directors, and Corporate Partners.
How many TRPs and Fellowships will be awarded?
For FY26, up to five TRPs and five fellowships will be selected.
Should I include the research that forms the foundation of this work?
Yes, please include the research. The two-page limit does not apply to the Appendices. Additionally, you may consider including the CVs of the team members. SciENcv biosketches are acceptable.
Do we need to submit an OU Budget with our proposal?
No, you can use it as a guide, but you can submit the simplified budget available on the two-page template.
How will grant funds be managed?
The Program Manager for NSF ART will work with awardees on the process of managing and reporting funds.
How long do we have to spend the money and what are the funding periods?
Teams have up to 2 years to spend their allocation. The funding periods for the grants follow OU's Fiscal Year, July 1 - June 30th.
Are there any restrictions on how I can use my funds?
Yes. You must follow the University’s financial policies in addition to the NSF's CA-FATC (dated May 20, 2024). You can use your funds for:
Summer salary support
Student tuition and wages
Staff salary support
Travel (case-by-case basis)
Equipment user charges
Data acquisition and analysis
Consulting services
What if I don't have access to someone who can create a proof of concept or prototype?
InTRO will have a software developer and a mechanical engineer available to support teams with creating proof of concept or prototype.
Can I use this to create a prototype to get larger federal grants?
The focus of these grants are creation of a tangible solution that can be further refined and potentially commercialized. Fund recipients will have access to valuable university programs aimed at guiding potential commercialization.
Is it possible to share previous awardees' proposals so that we know how to frame our proposals?
We cannot share other teams' proposals but we encourage you to attend the upcoming workshop on "Writing the Two-Page Proposal". The date for the workshop is at the top of this email and the recording will be posted here.
How will cross-campus projects work in terms of collaborations with OUHS?
The PI/Co-PIs of the proposal must be on the Norman campus. You are free to collaborate with OUHS as team members. We can work through the budget processes if the proposal is awarded.
Is the PI required to submit an Infosheet?
No, Infosheets should not be submitted. Teams should follow the instructions on the two-pager to submit proposals.
Are students who will be in graduate school next year eligible for ART Fellowships?
Yes, as long as the person will be in graduate school during the approved funding period.
Are Co-PIs permitted or is the proposal limited to a single PI?
Co-PIs are permitted. A Department/Committee Support Letter would be required for each Co-PI. Co-PIs must also be assigned to the Norman campus.
Can Someone apply for multiple opportunities with the same proposal or does it need to be a different idea for each?
You can submit to more than one funding opportunity with one project. However, a defined set of activities can only be funded once.
Does ART InTRO only support projects that can be commercialized or does it support open-sourced projects, too?
The idea is for the project to transflate basic research into positive impacts for society - including commercialized products as well as open-sourced.
Should you have any additional questions, please email amaya@ou.edu.
