Research Innovation Challenge: The University of Michigan School of Dentistry invites early- and mid-career faculty to submit proposals for the 2025 Research Innovation Challenge — a new pilot funding program supporting bold, high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research.Up to three projects will be awarded up to $50,000 each to explore transformative ideas that challenge existing paradigms, spark new collaborations, and generate data for future grants or innovations.Who can apply: UMSD primary faculty (Assistant or Associate Professor, or equivalent research track) teaming up with collaborators from different disciplines or departments. Funding preference will be given to early or mid-career investigators. Co-Investigators can hold any faculty rank or career level.Deadline: December 15, 2025 Dare to think big — submit your proposal and help shape the future of Dental, Craniofacial, and Oral Health! Apply here Guidelines School of Dentistry Funding Opportunities The Dean's Office offers Bridging grants for full-time, on-campus tenure track faculty members with primary appointments in the School of Dentistry. For more details regarding submission and proposal requirements, please click on the link below. Bridging Support Guidelines
