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.

Use Command (⌘) + F on Mac devices or Ctrl + F on PC devices to search for specific keywords on each page.

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

W&M Internal Opportunities

• William & Mary Art & Science Exchange (ASE)
  • Description: These competitive awards support interdisciplinary teams whose work will be featured in a week-long public Art & Science Exchange Spring Showcase. 
  • Deadline: 2026 cycle
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• College of Arts & Sciences Open Inquiry Awards
  • Description: This award offers up to $500 for various expenses that promote open inquiry in non-COLL courses, such as payments for guest speakers, instructional professional development, and costs for course site visits.
  • Deadline: Rolling
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• COLL Innovation Grants for Faculty: Open Proposals
  • Description: The Center for Liberal Arts supports faculty in bringing their most creative and innovative teaching to their COLL courses. The CLA has funding available to support faculty as they design and implement courses that bring the best of liberal arts to our students. We prioritize requests that have concrete connections to current COLL courses, particularly the COLL 350 and Campus COLL 300.
  • Deadline: Rolling
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In the Spotlight

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

• (New) Marine Geology and Geophysics
  • National Science Foundation
  • Description: 
  • Deadline: Full proposal accepted anytime 
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• (New) Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program (FASLP)
  • US Department of Agriculture
  • Description: 
  • Deadline: 07/20/2026 
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  • *Institutionally Limited