Faculty Funding Opportunities

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) helps faculty identify and pursue external funding opportunities. Once you have identified a funding opportunity, OSP staff can assist with proposal development, budget preparation, sponsor requirements, and other aspects of the submission process, providing support at every stage of grant development.

Explore W&M's internal funding opportunities and spotlighted external opportunities below, or visit the faculty funding sections for additional resources and funding opportunities.

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Interested applicants should contact their OSP Administrator as early as possible.

In the Spotlight

* For additional funding opportunities, please use the menu on the left to explore opportunities by category. 

• (New) Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) -- Grants In Aid
  
  • University of Minnesota 
  • Description: Provides research funding and travel support ($2,000 awards) through the Immigration History Research Center Archives (IHRCA) at the University of Minnesota Libraries for scholars of all levels based outside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area to conduct a 5-day on-site research visit utilizing its internationally renowned migration and diaspora collections.
  • Deadline: 09/01/2026 
  • Keywords: Migration history, Ethnic studies, Refugee resettlement, Archival research, Immigration and diaspora documentation
• (New) Samuel H. Kress Grants for Research and Publication in Classical Art and Architecture
  
  • Archaeological Institute of America
  • Description: Provides funding from the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation to professional members for research and publication preparation relating to classical art and architecture.
  • Deadline: 12/15/2026
  • Keywords: Pre-modern European art, Classical art and architecture, Scholarly research and publication, Art history, Material culture and archaeology
• (New) Simons Collaborations in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences
  
  • Simons Foundation 
  • Description: Provides long-term support to groups of outstanding scientists and multi-institution teams tackling major, fundamental research questions in mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer science.
  • Deadline: 10/29/2026
  • Keywords: Mathematics research, Theoretical physics, Theoretical computer science, Fundamental scientific inquiry, Collaborative research
• (New) Pax Silica Artificial Intelligence Assistance Project
  
  • Department of State 
  • Description: Artificial intelligence, Supply chain security, Global logistics, Cryptographic verification, Economic statecraft
  • Deadline: 08/20/2026
  • Keywords: Provides funding to establish a trusted digital-physical supply chain corridor for artificial intelligence infrastructure, utilizing cryptographic cargo verification and AI-driven risk assessments among partner countries.

  • *Institutionally Limited