W&M Internal Opportunities

At William & Mary, Sponsored Programs is committed to helping you secure the support necessary for breakthrough research and impactful scholarship. Discover our latest internal funding programs and a curated list of high-profile external opportunities below. For additional grant databases, tailored resources, and step-by-step guidance, please navigate to the faculty funding section.

Funding Opportunities

• Sustainability Grant Program
  • W&M Office of Sustainability
  • Description: The Committee on Sustainability is now accepting proposals from any individual (e.g., faculty, staff, or student) or group (e.g., student organization, school, academic program, administrative or auxiliary unit) within the W&M community for Green Fee project funding. All student-led projects are required to maintain an advisor for the duration of the project. Funding may be requested for $100 to $100,000 per grant award.
  • Deadline: 10/19/2026
  • Keywords: Sustainability, Research, Community Events and Outreach, Resource-Saving Initiatives, Wellness Programs
• Funding opportunity at GRI 
  • W&M Global Research Institute
  • Description: The William & Mary Global Research Institute (GRI) Research Support program supports applied research through seed funding, grant-development assistance, project management, communications support, and connections with policymakers and practitioners. The next funding cycle (2027–2028) is scheduled to open in Fall 2026.
  • Deadline: 11/01/2026
  • Keywords: Seed funding, applied research, grant development, research support, project management, global research, external funding, policy engagement
• 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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