The UVM Planetary Health Seed Grant Program (PHSGP) will support innovative, interdisciplinary planetary health
research leading to the submission of a substantial external funding proposal. One proposal of up to $100,000 will be
funded annually from FY25 – FY29 (5 proposals in total).
research leading to the submission of a substantial external funding proposal. One proposal of up to $100,000 will be
funded annually from FY25 – FY29 (5 proposals in total).
Eligibility and Requirements
- Proposal development must be co-led by two faculty members (PI pairs), one with expertise in health and one
with expertise in the environment - Proposals must include broad interdisciplinary faculty and staff teams, including members from at least three
different units - Proposal teams must participate in a half-day Fall 2024 facilitated workshop aimed at enhancing the cross-
disciplinary engagement and effectiveness necessary to develop successful proposals - Faculty and staff members may participate in only one proposal team
- The PIs must secure a commitment for any necessary PHSGP administrative support from their unit before
submitting a pre-proposal
More details available in the June 4, 2024 announcement call for jointly led proposals from the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Research.