Vanderbilt Trans-Institutional Programs (Internal Opportunity), due annually 10/30

https://www.vanderbilt.edu/provost/occi/tips.php

Vanderbilt Initiative Awards (ViA):

  • Small-scale or new initiatives that showcase potential to become a major hub of activity - center or institute - that will advance the core missions of Vanderbilt
  • Provide seed funding up to $100,000 per year.
  • Provide faculty the opportunity to pursue innovative ideas for discovery and learning with colleagues from diverse disciplines.
  • Must include collaborators from multiple schools and colleges.* 

Vanderbilt Reinvestment Awards (VRA):

  • Awarded to existing centers and institutes that facilitate learning collaborations across campus.
  • Assist collaborations taking a critical next step in order to ensure continued success.
  • Funding varies on a case-by-case basis.
  • Must secure partnerships with respective deans as part of the full-proposal submission process.