Learn more about applying for 1804 Institutional Impact Challenge funding

Ohio University faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the 1804 Institutional Impact Challenge funding opportunity through two upcoming information sessions.

The 1804 Institutional Impact Challenge internal funding opportunity supports the aims of the 1804 Fund through targeted, smaller-scale investments in undergraduate and graduate education and faculty research and scholarship.

The academic year 2026-2027 opportunity offers awards of up to $15,000 for undergraduate and graduate education proposals OR an investment of up to two workload units in a single semester to develop a competitive proposal seeking external funding.

While not required, interested applicants are encouraged to attend an office hour session to learn more about the unique aspects of this off cycle 1804 opportunity.

Upcoming office hour sessions

Friday, Sept. 11, 1-2 p.m.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/210774942842392?p=AQ8rwiatwHiA48K1JO

Friday, Sept. 18, 3-4 p.m.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/214671104861409?p=Fy94gihYzbrssEtXPU 

The 1804 Institutional Impact Challenge would support projects advancing undergraduate learning, graduate education, or faculty research and scholarly activity. 

For additional information and to submit an application by the Oct. 2, 2026 deadline please visit: https://ohio.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/2031655. Login to the InfoReady platform by clicking the blue button and entering your OHIO login credentials.