The President’s Research Excellence (PRE) program provides seed support for cross- and interdisciplinary research that have the potential to attract external funding. The program was established in 2021 with an annual budget of $2.5 million.
Specifically, the PRE program supports:
- Catalyst proposals, which are reserved for large cross- and interdisciplinary teams to pursue large-scale, high-impact research that addresses emerging or existing challenges of national and international societal importance, generates long-term, sustained, and significant impact, and positions Ohio State as the leader in this area. These grants may be up to $200,000. Catalyst concept papers are due Jan. 6, 2023.
- Accelerator proposals are reserved for small teams formed to pursue curiosity-driven, novel, high-risk and high-reward research. The grants may be up to $50,000. Accelerator proposals are due May 5, 2023.
Learn more about the PRE program with Vice President for Knowledge Enterprise Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, from 2 - 3 p.m. via Zoom. She will outline the 2023 competition calendar; the goals and requirements of the program; examples of the type of projects and teams the program intends to support; and information about modifications made for the 2023 competition. Registration is required.
Learn about requirements, important milestones, and successful previous applicants, as well as download application materials on the Office of Knowledge Enterprise website.