{"id":3285,"date":"2026-09-03T07:05:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T07:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idsc.miami.edu\/magazine\/?p=3285"},"modified":"2026-11-05T19:46:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T19:46:27","slug":"idsc-grants-program-call-for-proposals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idsc.miami.edu\/magazine\/idsc-grants-program-call-for-proposals\/","title":{"rendered":"
IDSC Grants Program
CALL FOR PROPOSALS"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) \u201cExpanding the Use of Collaborative Data Science at UM\u201d<\/strong> grants program is designed to increase the use of data science to foster breakthroughs in disciplinary pursuits making the research team more competitive for external funding.<\/p>\n

How to Apply<\/h3>\n

Applications are required to include at least one data scientist from IDSC and one researcher from a specific discipline. Typically, the disciplinary researcher initiates and leads the project. The IDSC data scientist acts as a high-level consultant to ensure the proposal has enough data science.<\/p>\n

The awards include $20K discretionary funds[1]<\/sup><\/a> and 1M Service Units (SUs) to be used for high performance computing (HPC). It is anticipated that six awards will be made.<\/p>\n

There is no designated theme for submissions to the Fall 2026 Call for Proposals. \u00a0Proposals addressing any disciplinary area are encouraged. However, through a partnership with the Climate Resilience Institute (CRI), one of the six awards may be designated for a project that leverages data science, artificial intelligence (AI), or machine learning (ML) to address challenges at the intersection of extreme heat and human health.<\/p>\n

In terms of this grant opportunity, data science is defined as utilizing state-of-the-art\u00a0approaches such as Machine Learning (ML) or Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enable scientific discovery that is data driven. Simply, proposing to analyze large data sets with traditional techniques (e.g., linear regression) is not responsive to this opportunity. Proposals that use AI\/ML to develop new understanding are strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n

The application process includes two steps:<\/p>\n

Step 1<\/a>:<\/strong> The disciplinary researcher provides a one-page letter of intent to IDSC<\/strong><\/a> outlining the discipline-specific research and where data science fits in. Based on the letter of intent, the IDSC review team will identify an IDSC data scientist for collaboration, if the research team has not already identified an IDSC partner.\u00a0 Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Upon invitation to advance to Step 2, the research team, with assistance from the IDSC data scientist, will prepare a two-page proposal<\/strong> that outlines the research and the data science plan. The proposal should also include a short discussion of potential external funding mechanisms that the proposed work can help the research team secure.\u00a0The application should include an abbreviated one-page biosketch<\/strong><\/a>, and a budget with justification<\/strong><\/a> using the templates linked in this announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"Ben<\/h5>\n

Attend our
\nINFO SESSION
\n<\/strong>led by
\nIDSC Deputy Director<\/small>
\nDean Ben Kirtman\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFriday 9\/4 3:30PM.<\/p>\n

PLEASE REGISTER
\nto receive the
\nZOOM link.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Eligibility<\/h3>\n

This funding opportunity is open to UM Faculty with an active IDSC membership. For more information on IDSC memberships and to apply, visit idsc.miami.edu\/membership<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reporting<\/h3>\n

The research team is required to submit an interim report<\/strong> midway through the performance period. The one-page report should include a brief description of the project\u2019s progress and an overview of the financial situation. Upon project completion, the research team will submit a one-page final report<\/strong> detailing any accomplishments attributed to the work of this project (publications, proposal submission(s) for extramural funding, data sets generated, etc.) and will give an oral presentation<\/strong> describing the research and results as part of IDSC\u2019s seminar series. Scheduling of the oral presentation will be coordinated by IDSC\u2019s Engagement Office.<\/p>\n

Review Process<\/h3>\n

Applications will be reviewed by the evaluation committee to determine feasibility, relevance to IDSC programs, and in terms of how the proposed research will put the team in a more competitive position for external funding. . Applications addressing Heat \u00d7 Health will be evaluated alongside all other submissions through the standard review process, and one highly meritorious project may be selected for funding under this special CRI-supported priority area.<\/p>\n

Important Information and Deadlines<\/h3>\n

\u2022 INFO Session<\/strong>\u00a0(Register to receive ZOOM link)\u00a0 led by Dean Ben Kirtman | Friday, September 4, 2026 <\/strong>at 3:30 PM (:30 min.)\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Step 1<\/strong> Letters of Intent due by 5:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Invitation to submit full proposal in Step 2 with identification of an IDSC data scientist partner (if applicable) Friday, October 16, 2026<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Step 2<\/strong> two-page proposal due by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 20, 2026\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Notice of Award on or before Friday, December 18, 2026\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Project performance period: January 1, 2027 \u2013 December 31, 2027<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Interim Report due on Wednesday, June 30, 2027<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Service Units (SU) expire on Monday, January 31, 2028\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Final Report due on Sunday, February 29, 2028<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Oral Presentation of Results due in fall 2028\/spring 2029<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n[1]<\/a> Discretionary funds can be used for salary, travel, and other research-related expenditures as outlined in the proposal budget.\u00a0 Equipment purchases are not allowed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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