Seed Grant Application

How to Apply for a Seed Grant

Electronic proposal submission is encouraged (except for signed route sheet). Staff of the IU South Bend Research Office are available to assist in preparing applications.


Submit the following:

  • Proposal Route Sheet
  • One or more pre-proposals to external funding sources
  • Cover letter describing timing and proposed use of the seed grant
  • Budget for requested funds
  • Letter of support from applicant’s dean, chair, or program director. Letters of support do not require original signatures but should be sent from the author's e-mail account.