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Outreach and Engagement Grant Opportunities

Engaged Scholarship Seed Grants

As a land-grant institution, engaged scholarship is essential to the work of the university's faculty, staff and students. Ohio State is dedicated to extending research and creative expression beyond our campuses by engaging in partnerships with communities, elevating the quality of life for the people of Ohio and beyond. The Office of Outreach and Engagement offers competitive seed grants to support community-engaged research or community-engaged projects, in collaboration with a community partner, that address a specific need or problem within the community.

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Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP) Academic Collaboration Awards

As part of its commitment to academic collaboration, OSEP contributes $810,000 annually to the university or affiliated philanthropic causes. Working with OSEP, the Office of Academic Affairs engages Ohio State faculty, staff and students through a request for proposals to advance important university priorities and promote interdisciplinary and community collaboration.

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Outreach and Engagement Graduate Student Engaged Scholar Seed Grants

The Office of Outreach and Engagement supports graduate students to undertake community-engaged research or community-engaged projects, in collaboration with a community partner, that address a specific need or problem within the community.

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