WSU offers a variety of funding opportunities, most of which are managed at the college or department level through internal competitions. Several key internal funding programs are overseen by the Office of Research, including the New Faculty Seed Grant, the INSPIRE! Community Engaged Research Seed Grants, and the Natural Resource Conservation Endowment Fund Grants (for graduate students systemwide).
In addition, there are other targeted, time limited funding programs managed by the Office of Research. A complete list of all internal funding opportunities is provided below.
Please note that these programs are contingent on available funding and are offered only when resources permit.
| Program | Funding Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities Interloper Grant | $500-$1,500 | |
| INSPIRE! Community Engaged Research Seed Grants | $2,000–$20,000 | |
| Natural Resource Conservation Endowment Fund Grants | $1,200 | For graduate students |
| New Faculty Seed Grant | $25,000 | |
| President’s Big Ideas Initiative | $50,000–$400,000 | 3 Tracks |
| RA & $10k | $10,000 | Includes 1 semester graduate assistantship |
| Emerging Research Opportunities in Cannabis (EROC) Seed Grants | $40,000 | |
| Supplemental Research Funds | $500–$1500 | Quarterly deadlines |