Research and Graduate Studies Important Dates
View a list of important dates for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Summer 2026
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| June 22 | 5:00 p.m. | Graduate Performance, Exhibition, Competition, or Presentation Grant Applications Due (See guidelines for submission instructions) |
| June 22 | 5:00 p.m. | Undergraduate Performance, Exhibition, Competition, or Presentation Grant Applications Due (See guidelines for submission instructions) |
Fall 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 9 | 5:00 p.m. | Faculty Research & Creative Endeavors (FRCE) Applications Due for the September 23, 2026, committee meeting. See guidelines for submission instructions. |
| TBD | 5:00 p.m. | Nominations for Faculty Presidents' and Provosts' Awards Due. See guidelines for submission instructions. |
| October 7 | 5:00 p.m. | Faculty Research & Creative Endeavors (FRCE) Applications Due for the October 21, 2026, committee meeting. See guidelines for submission instructions. |
| October 9 | 11:00 a.m. | Professional Development - Session 1 - Pre-Award Process |
| October 23 | 11:00 a.m. | Professional Development - Session 2 - Office of Lab & Field Safety |
| TBD | 5:00 P.m. | Materials due from individual faculty members nominated for Presidents' and Provosts' Awards |
| November 4 | 5:00 p.m. | Faculty Research & Creative Endeavors (FRCE) Applications Due for the November 18, 2026, committee meeting. See guidelines for submission instructions. |
| November 6 | 11:00 a.m. | Professional Development - Session 3 - Office of Research Compliance |
| November 20 | 11:00 a.m. | Professional Development - Session 4 - Post-Award Process |
Spring 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 3 | 5:00 p.m. | Faculty Research & Creative Endeavors (FRCE) Applications Due for the February 17, 2027, committee meeting. See guidelines for submission instructions. |
| February 26 | 11:00 a.m. | Professional Development - Session 1 - Pre-Award Process |
| March 10 | 5:00 p.m. | Faculty Research & Creative Endeavors (FRCE) Applications Due for the March 24, 2027, committee meeting. See guidelines for submission instructions. |
| March 19 | 11:00 a.m. | Professional Development - Session 2 - Office of Lab & Field Safety |
| April 9 | 11:00 a.m. | Professional Development - Session 3 - Office of Research Compliance |
| TBD | 5:00 p.m. | Faculty Research & Creative Endeavors (FRCE) Applications Due for the TBD, 2027, committee meeting. See guidelines for submission instructions. |
| April 23 | 11:00 a.m. | Professional Development - Session 4 - Post-Award Process |
| TBD | 3:00 p.m. | Symposium of University Resource and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) |
Note: All dates and locations are subject to change. Contact the Office of Research and Graduate Studies for the latest information. All grant applications and guidelines are located on the ORGS website. For questions or assistance, contact ORGS at 989-774-6777.