ORAU's Innovation Partnerships Program (IPP) is structured to build stronger relationships between university members and ORAU collaborators by focusing on research and education topics that align well with ORAU’s expertise and current priorities. Up to $4,000 may be requested to support an in-person or virtual event that involves participants from more than one ORAU member institution, including students. IPP applications should focus on focused workshops/conferences that highlight your university’s strategic STEM research and education growth areas, and where collaborations with other member universities would add value. ORAU is specifically interested in events that can bring more thought leadership in building a national strategy for STEM education and workforce capacity building. Member universities are encouraged to collaborate around this topic in anticipation of federal funding initiatives.

ORAU IPP Application Deadline: Ongoing

Link to FOA Here: ORAU Innovation Partnerships Program (IPP)

Eligibility & Institutional Limit:  Each member university is limited to two (2) awards per fiscal year.

Application Information:  All UD limited submission white papers must use this template found on the Research Office limited submission webpage. Applications not adhering to this requirement will be returned without review.

Review Criteria: Internal white papers will be reviewed based on the following criteria found in the solicitation:

• Participation by more than one ORAU institution is required. One ORAU member university will submit the proposal and manage the grant funds.
• Potential impact of the event, including the number of institutions or participants will be a big factor in our decision.
• Participation by students is considered a positive factor.
• New events are preferred over ongoing or annual events with established financial models.
• Preference will be given to events in STEM disciplines.
• A representative from ORAU must be invited to the event and will attend, if possible.
• The event must be a minimum of four hours in length.