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Internal Grant Opportunity -- Early Career Grant (September 9 Deadline)

The Early Career Grant (ECG) program supports projects with potential to lead to significant external funding. All University personnel within their first six years of employment by EIU are eligible to submit ECG proposals. Eligible projects include but are not limited to research, creative activity, and innovation in academic programs. 

The submission deadline is noon, Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Program details, including application submission instructions can be found at the ORSP Early Career Grant Website.