Focused Program Grants in Science
Exceptional Opportunity Grants Program

Exceptional Opportunity Grants meets the special program needs of regional graduate research universities. It is appropriate for projects that have special merit but require special funding due to time constraints, no immediate source of funding, or some other unusual circumstance.

The Vice President for Research, or the equivalent, at each of the universities with which arrangements have been made, may authorize an investigator or team to submit a proposal for a maximum amount of $50,000.

This grant is open to applicants only upon invitation or special arrangements with the Trust. Any potential applicant or organization interested in this programs should confer with the Trust before serious consideration is given to making application. Proposals may not be submitted to the Trust except at the invitation of the Vice President for Research at the principal investigator’s institution.

For more information, contact Murdock Trust by email or call 360.694.8415.