Intramural grants are intended to support faculty members in conducting scholarly activities, including research and creative endeavors that contribute to professional growth and enhance the programs of Midwestern State University. Types of projects funded include basic and applied research, as well as significant artistic creation, production, or performance. These grants support faculty scholarly activities across all disciplines. Intramural grants are awarded through a competitive application process adjudicated by the University Research Committee.

Requests for proposals, deadlines, application forms, and other resources related to intramural grants can be found below.

Intramural Grant Opportunities:

Fall 2020 Intramural Grants

  • Deadline for Application: October 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Grant funding period: November 16, 2020 through August 31, 2021.

As part of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research mission to support and enhance research across MSU Texas, Intramural Grants are designed to encourage, facilitate, and support MSU Texas research. The grants are intended to support research efforts of faculty, staff, and graduate students. The term “research” is used broadly, and includes traditional research, creative endeavors, and all forms of scholarly expression.

The number of awards made are contingent on the availability of funds as well as the quality and quantity of applications received.

Fall 2020 Intramural Grant Programs
Grant Description Deadline Individual Award Values (not to exceed)
Interdisciplinary Research Development Grants Oct. 1, 2020 $5,000 or $7,500 (if research & equipment funding are requested)
Field Research Support Grants Oct. 1, 2020 $5,000 or $7,500 (if research & equipment funding are requested)
Exploratory Research Pilot Grants Oct. 1, 2020 $5,000 or $7,500 (if research & equipment funding are requested)
Research Equipment Grants Oct. 1, 2020 $5,000 (equipment only)
Research and Community Impact Grants Oct. 1, 2020 $5,000 or $7,500 (if research & equipment funding are requested)

More information on each category can be found on the Fall 2020 Intramural Grants web page.

Fall 2019 Intramural Grants

  • Deadline for Application: October 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Grant funding period: November 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.

As part of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research mission to support and enhance research across MSU Texas, Intramural Grants are designed to encourage, facilitate, and support MSU Texas research. The grants are intended to support research efforts of faculty, staff, and graduate students. The term “research” is used broadly, and includes traditional research, creative endeavors, and all forms of scholarly expression.

The number of awards made are contingent on the availability of funds as well as the quality and quantity of applications received.

Fall 2019 Intramural Grant Programs
Grant Description Deadline Individual Award Values (not to exceed)
Interdisciplinary Research Development Grants Oct. 2, 2019 $5,000 or $7,500 (if research & equipment funding are requested)
Field Research Support Grants Oct. 2, 2019 $5,000 or $7,500 (if research & equipment funding are requested)
Exploratory Research Pilot Grants Oct. 2, 2019 $5,000 or $7,500 (if research & equipment funding are requested)
Research Equipment Grants Oct. 2, 2019 $5,000 (equipment only)
Research and Community Impact Grants Oct. 2, 2019 $5,000 or $7,500 (if research & equipment funding are requested)

Summer 2019 Intramural Grant Programs

  • Deadline for Application: April 3, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Grant funding period: May 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019.

As part of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research mission to support and enhance research across MSU Texas, Intramural Grants are designed to encourage, facilitate, and support MSU Texas research. The grants are intended to support research efforts of faculty, staff, and graduate students. The term “research” is used broadly, and includes traditional research, creative endeavors, and all forms of scholarly expression.

The number of awards made are contingent on the availability of funds as well as the quality and quantity of applications received.

For summer 2019, three grant categories are accepting submissions.

Summer 2019 Intramural Grant Programs
Grant Description Deadline Individual Award Values (not to exceed)
Research Equipment Grants April 3, 2019 $5,000
Field Research Support Grants April 3, 2019 $5,000 (research funding only), or
$7,500 (if both research and equipment funds are requested)
Donor-Funded Grants to Research Responses to Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses April 3, 2019 $5,000 (tenured faculty), or $2,500 (professional staff or students)

Special Notice: Funding for Intramural Grants is dependent upon budget status and availability of funds. The University Research Committee makes this application available in advance of formal approval of funding to allow faculty time to write their proposal and to allow funding of those proposals as soon as funds are allocated.

Institutional Review Board (Human Subjects Protection) Consideration: In order to expedite the process, faculty are encouraged submit IRB applications to college representatives concurrent with Intramural Research and Creative Endeavor Award application submissions.

Other Helpful Links: Intramural awards often involve travel, purchasing supplies and/or equipment, and student employment. Please follow guidelines in the MSU Purchasing Manual, MSU Travel Policy, and MSU Student Employment Guide to ensure your proposed research aligns with university policies and procedures.