Funding Opportunities

Fueling K-State's future

One K-State funding opportunities empower faculty and staff to bring innovative ideas to life, address institutional challenges and advance K-State’s strategic priorities — helping shape the university’s future and drive meaningful impact across our campus and community.

Application deadlines

To provide consistency and clarity, One K-State Fund proposals are accepted on two deadlines each year: March 1 and October 1. Beginning in fall 2025, open call proposals will also be available.

 

Current funding opportunities

Open call proposals (fall 2025)

Topic non-specific

The One K-State Fund is excited to announce a new opportunity to shape K-State's future. This fund is intentionally topic non-specific, empowering faculty and staff to propose innovative solutions across various areas that advance our Next-Gen K-State mission.

 

Artificial Intelligence

Position K-State at the forefront of technological innovation with AI-related programs, initiatives and projects that ensure our institution remains competitive in an increasingly technology-driven academic environment.

 

Upcoming funding opportunities

Proposals due: October 1, 2025

Academic Innovation Fund

The Academic

Innovation Fund, through the Office of the Provost, awards up to $1 million annually to support the development of degrees, certificates and microcredentials that expand opportunities for learners and strengthen the university's role as Kansas' first-choice education and business partner.

 

Proposals due: March 1, 2026

Core Research Facility Support

The Office of the Vice President for Research provides opportunities to enhance the use and operations of core facilities in alignment with the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan. Core facility directors may request support to upgrade the physical infrastructure and large equipment related to their operations.

 

Design, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (DASH)

Annual award supporting faculty research and scholarly or creative activities for faculty members in DASH fields.

 

University Outstanding Scholars Awards

Recognizing mid-career tenured faculty members on an accelerated path for continued academic distinction. Eligible faculty include tenured associate professors from all schools and colleges.

 

Sustainability opportunity agenda

Address sustainability challenges facing our broader community or develop internal initiatives focused on campus sustainability efforts through our sustainability focus in the K-State Opportunity Agenda.

 

Past funding opportunities and awards