Limited Submission Status Update

Submission spots are still available and will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Although the original NOI deadline has passed, interested PIs must still submit an NOI through the Quest Portal before they can be approved to submit to the sponsor. 

The sponsor allows 1 application per department. Below are the department slots that have been claimed:

• Human Development and Family Studies

Limited Submission Process Overview

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award. Limited submission programs restrict the number of applications an institution may submit to the sponsor.

All interested PIs must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) through the UConn Quest Portal by the deadline listed below to be considered.

After the NOI deadline, OVPR will determine whether an internal competition is needed based on the number of NOIs received. If the number of NOIs does not exceed the sponsor’s limit, eligible PIs who submitted an NOI by the deadline are typically approved to move forward without an internal competition. If no NOIs are received, the opportunity may remain open on a first-come, first-served basis until all available slots are filled or the sponsor deadline passes, whichever comes first (see full process on our website).

Deadline

Date/Time

Notes

Internal NOI Deadline

Monday, 8/17/2026 by 12 noon

Required

Internal Pre-proposal Deadline

Monday, 8/31/2026 by 12 noon

Only required if an internal competition is needed.

Sponsor LOI Deadline

11/1/2026, 11:59 p.m. ET

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline

2/5/2027, 11:59 p.m. ET

This is invite-only.

Item

Details

Program Link

https://www.rrf.org/apply-for-a-grant/research-grants/ 

Quest Portal Link

https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/RRF_NOVLOI_FY27 

Award Details

Not limited. Applicants are encouraged to develop realistic budgets that include all expenses needed to effectively implement their projects. Applicants can review RRF’s past grants to review the grant awards RRF has made over the past five years.  

Number of UConn Applicants Allowed

1 per department

Program Description

RFF Foundation for Aging funds research that seeks to identify interventions, policies and practices to improve the well-being of older adults and/or their caregivers. 

At this time, LOI invitations are limited to projects that address at least one of the Priority Areas:

1. Age equity
2. Caregiving
3. Economic Security
4. Housing
5. Social Connection

Descriptions of the Foundation's specific interests and strategies in each of these spaces can be found on RRF's What We Fund webpages.

Question

Answer

What happens after the NOI deadline?

After the NOI deadline, one of three outcomes typically applies.

1. If the number of NOIs received exceeds the sponsor’s limit, OVPR will conduct an internal competition. 
2. If the number of NOIs does not exceed the sponsor’s limit, eligible PIs who have submitted an NOI by the deadline are typically approved to move forward without an internal competition. 
3. If no NOIs are received by the deadline, the opportunity will remain open on a first-come, first-served basis until all available slots are filled or the sponsor deadline passes, whichever comes first.

Only PIs selected and approved by OVPR are eligible to submit to the sponsor.

What are the pre-proposal requirements?

If an internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should include:

1. Maximum two-page summary describing the project and demonstrating how it will fulfill the program/solicitation criteria and contribute to meeting the research/education goals of the institution (if applicable).
2. A brief budget overview and justification, 1-2 pages.
   
   1. Indirect cost rate is 10%
3. Biosketches or CVs for all key personnel.

Please see the sponsor’s guidelines for details about program goals and application components.

What happens after the pre-proposal is submitted? 

1. Pre-proposals are reviewed by an ad hoc faculty committee with expertise in grant submission and relevant research areas. External reviewers may be involved when necessary.
2. After selections are made, all applicants will receive notification of the results (and reviewer feedback, when available) at the conclusion of the review.
3. Selected investigators will be approved to complete and submit full proposals according to the sponsor’s guidelines.

Where can I find more information?

For more information about the limited submission process, please visit our FAQ page.

For additional assistance, please contact us at research@uconn.edu.

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