We are pleased to announce that five exceptional teams are the first to receive awards from the Chancellor’s Interdisciplinary Team Catalyst Fund. This fund, designed to ignite and support forward-thinking research teams, has made its debut by selecting standout projects from a pool of impressive campus proposals.
The Catalyst Fund supports multidisciplinary collaborations, advances innovative research and paves the way for long-term funding strategies. By providing internal support for early-stage planning, team building and strategic development, the fund is set to address pressing societal challenges through cooperative, cross-disciplinary efforts.
In this inaugural year, Research Development managed a robust internal competition on behalf of the Office of Research and Innovation. A total of 45 inquiries were received, culminating in five awards of up to $75,000.
The awarded projects exemplify the program's goals by demonstrating strong scholarly and societal impact, integrating diverse expertise and presenting well-defined action plans. These projects are not only poised to address critical issues, but also show promising pathways to securing future external support.
Awarded Teams (Departments) and Projects
