Science, Engineering, and Education Research Grand Awards (SEERGA)

With SEERGA, the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education encourages and supports faculty creative works, research, and scholarship. Proposals to initiate new research (applied or theoretical), continue research in progress, or complete a project are eligible for funding. Proposals are invited from faculty members who are initiating a new project, continuing current research, or completing a project from the Science, Engineering, and Education Research Grant Award (SEERGA). Early career faculty members will have priority for this funding. There is a total of $15,000 available for the 2025-26 academic year. Application Deadline: Nov. 7, 2025. The maximum amount that may be requested by each proposal is $5,000.

SEERGA Solicitation

SEERGA Cover Sheet and Budget Templates

SEERGA Application Checklist

 Proposals are due no later than 4:30 pm on Friday November 7, 2025.

For more information, please contact Dr. Bill Elliott, Associate Dean of Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (wselliott@usi.edu or 812-228-5053).