Partnerships with Industries

Connecting cutting-edge researchers with forward-thinking companies to drive innovation through collaboration, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at W&M bridges the gap between academic insight and industrial scale, translating breakthrough science into real-world applications. Faculty are invited to explore the open opportunities below to see how their research can address pressing industry needs.

They are encouraged to connect with OSP early in the process – before approaching potential sponsors – to ensure that proposals are developed through proper institutional channels. Once a partnership is established, OSP handles the full sponsored programs lifecycle, expertly reviewing and approving proposals, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.

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Browse each faculty funding section, or 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.

Funding Opportunities

• (New) Prototyping of porous structures from digital models
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 08/07/2026
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• (New) Innovative moisture retention and frizz control technologies
  • Private Company
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 07/10/2026
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• (New) Oral microbiome modulation for improved gum health
  • Haleon
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 07/06/2026
  • Keywords:
• Devices for textured hair styling and care
  • Private Company
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 07/10/2026
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• Low-temperature technologies for ultra-high-purity chemical recycling,
  • Private Company
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 07/24/2026
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• Precision delivery formats for controlled hair lightening
  • Private Company
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 02/27/2027
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• Controlled oxidation technologies for improved selectivity and efficiency
  • Private Company
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 02/27/2027
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• Industrial melting technologies for edible fats and fatty materials
  • Cargill
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 02/27/2027
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