{"id":26711,"date":"2026-09-29T10:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/?page_id=26711"},"modified":"2026-09-29T10:18:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:18:41","slug":"research-collaborative-meeting-grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/research-collaborative-meeting-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Collaborative Meeting Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id26711_475237-cd{margin-top:-70px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id26711_475237-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id26711_475237-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id26711_475237-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1500px 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.kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id26711_475237-cd alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-overlay kt-row-overlay-normal\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column26711_7d4619-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column26711_7d4619-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column26711_7d4619-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column26711_7d4619-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column26711_7d4619-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column26711_7d4619-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26711_7d4619-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26711_7d4619-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26711_7d4619-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26711_7d4619-de inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25\"]{font-size:65px;line-height:0.9;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25\"]{letter-spacing:-1px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:0.9;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_3aea68-25\">RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE<br>MEETING GRANTS<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26711_ebfc63-88 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right a.{ text-decoration: none; } has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2911df7b8e817bfc844d667794738749 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;color:#cccccc;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:.9\"><strong>RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77b33f65752c3d0a47a49b31e5c525f5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#cccccc;margin-top:-25px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;line-height:.9\">THE TEXAS A&amp;M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/\" 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-25878_586dea-d0 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/\">HOME<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-25878_71240f-d0 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-25878_71240f-d0 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-25878_71240f-d0 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/graduate-fellowships-program\/\">Graduate Fellowships<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-25878_9f9694-67 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-25878_9f9694-67 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-25878_9f9694-67 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/early-stage-research-development-grants\/\">Early-Stage Collaborative Discover Grants<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-25878_128847-fc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-25878_128847-fc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-25878_128847-fc menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/collaborative-discovery-grants\/\">Collaborative Discovery Grants<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-25878_3343b2-e0 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-25878_3343b2-e0 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-25878_3343b2-e0 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/research-equipment-grants\/\">Research Equipment Grants<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-25878_c0d4d7-69 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-25878_c0d4d7-69 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-25878_c0d4d7-69 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/animal-research-facilities-grants\/\">Animal Research Facilities Grants<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-25878_8d9dca-62 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-25878_8d9dca-62 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-25878_8d9dca-62 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/research-collaborative-meeting-grants\/\">Research Collaboration Meeting Grants<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-25878_53e1fc-18 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-25878_53e1fc-18 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-25878_53e1fc-18 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/faculty-fellowship-program\/\">Faculty Fellowships<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-25878_bcf0f7-32 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-25878_bcf0f7-32 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-25878_bcf0f7-32 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/faculty-hiring-and-retention-program\/\">Faculty Recruitment and Retention Grants<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-wto5bp7ym > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-wto5bp7ym > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-wto5bp7ym menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/research-excellence-fund\/faqs\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column26711_3cf9e1-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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1024px){.kadence-column26711_3cf9e1-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px dashed #666666;border-right:0px dashed #666666;border-bottom:0px dashed #666666;border-left:0px dashed #666666;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26711_3cf9e1-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px dashed #666666;border-right:0px dashed #666666;border-bottom:0px dashed #666666;border-left:0px dashed #666666;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26711_3cf9e1-a4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#666666;border-style:dashed;border-width:1px;background-color:#eeeeee;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size has-large-font-size\"><strong>Request for Proposals (RFP) \u2013 FY27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Issued by:<\/strong> Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, The Texas A&amp;M University System (A&amp;M System)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Program Funding:<\/strong>\u00a0$500,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individual Awards:<\/strong> Up to $75,000 (but no less than $10,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anticipated Minimum Number of Awards:<\/strong>\u00a06<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RFP Issue Date: <\/strong>October 1, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proposal Submission Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0April 1, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anticipated Project Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a0August 2, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Submission:<\/strong> Submissions limited to <strong><u>one<\/u> lead proposals<\/strong> per A&amp;M System member university as approved by designated university Chief Research Officer (CRO) (i.e., Vice President of Research). Note: A&amp;M System member agencies are included under Texas A&amp;M University (TAMU) led submissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dropdown-wrapper\">\n  <button class=\"dropdown-btn\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n    \u25bc <span class=\"dropdown-text\">Find Section<\/span> \u25bc\n  <\/button>\n\n  <ul class=\"dropdown-menu\" role=\"menu\">\n    <li><a href=\"#program-overview\" role=\"menuitem\">Program Overview<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#program-objectives\" role=\"menuitem\">Program Objectives<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#eligibility\" role=\"menuitem\">Eligibility<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#award-info\" role=\"menuitem\">Award Info &#038; Allowable Costs<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#proposal-requirements\" role=\"menuitem\">Proposal Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#review-criteria\" role=\"menuitem\">Review Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#reporting-expectations\" role=\"menuitem\">Reporting &#038; Expectations<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#submission-instructions\" role=\"menuitem\">Submission Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#program-governance\" role=\"menuitem\">Program Governance<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#key-dates\" role=\"menuitem\">Key Dates<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#summary-statement\" role=\"menuitem\">Summary Statement<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\/* Wrapper centered on page with fixed width *\/\n.dropdown-wrapper {\n  position: relative;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  margin: 20px auto;\n  width: 300px; \/* fixed width for button & menu *\/\n}\n\n\/* Main button *\/\n.dropdown-btn {\n  width: 100%; \/* matches wrapper width *\/\n  background: #eeeeee;\n  color: #333333;\n  padding: 12px 16px;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n  border: 1px solid #ccc;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  text-align: center;\n  transition: background 0.2s;\n}\n\n.dropdown-btn:hover,\n.dropdown-btn:focus {\n  background: #cccccc;\n  color: #333333;\n}\n\n.dropdown-btn:active,\n.dropdown-btn:focus-visible {\n  background: #cccccc;\n  color: #333333;\n  outline: 1px solid #500000;\n  outline-offset: 2px;\n}\n\n\/* Dropdown menu *\/\n.dropdown-menu {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding: 0;\n  margin: 0;\n  background: #eeeeee;\n  border: 1px solid #ccc;\n  position: absolute;\n  top: 100%;\n  left: 0;\n  width: 300px; \/* match fixed width *\/\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  text-align: left;\n  white-space: normal;\n  word-wrap: break-word;\n  display: none;\n  z-index: 999;\n}\n\n\/* Menu links *\/\n.dropdown-menu li a {\n  display: block;\n  padding: 10px 16px;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  color: #333333;\n  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #999999;\n}\n\n.dropdown-menu li:last-child a {\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\n.dropdown-menu li a:hover {\n  background: #cccccc;\n}\n\n.dropdown-menu li a:focus {\n  outline: 1px solid #500000;\n  outline-offset: -2px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\n\/\/ Select button and menu\nconst btn = document.querySelector('.dropdown-btn');\nconst menu = document.querySelector('.dropdown-menu');\n\n\/\/ Toggle menu on click\nbtn.addEventListener('click', () => {\n  const expanded = btn.getAttribute('aria-expanded') === 'true';\n  btn.setAttribute('aria-expanded', !expanded);\n  menu.style.display = expanded ? 'none' : 'block';\n});\n\n\/\/ Toggle menu on Enter or Space key\nbtn.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {\n  if (e.key === 'Enter' || e.key === ' ') {\n    e.preventDefault();\n    const expanded = btn.getAttribute('aria-expanded') === 'true';\n    btn.setAttribute('aria-expanded', !expanded);\n    menu.style.display = expanded ? 'none' : 'block';\n  }\n});\n\n\/\/ Close menu when clicking outside\ndocument.addEventListener('click', (e) => {\n  if (!e.target.closest('.dropdown-wrapper')) {\n    btn.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');\n    menu.style.display = 'none';\n  }\n});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"program-overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">I. Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_305821-a5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_305821-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_305821-a5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_305821-a5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_305821-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_305821-a5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_305821-a5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_305821-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_305821-a5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26711_305821-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_305821-a5\">The A&amp;M System\u00a0announces the year 2 call for proposals under the\u00a0<strong>Research Excellence Fund (REF)<\/strong>, a bold initiative to elevate the research enterprise across all A&amp;M System member institutions. The REF provides competitive funding to accelerate discovery, strengthen collaboration, and enhance national competitiveness.<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Research Collaborative Meetings Grants<\/strong> under the REF provide funding to host system-wide participation in a research meeting\/symposium\/summit to encourage collaboration on a high-impact research priorityaligned with state and national research priorities. Funding through this initiative is intended to position the A&amp;M System as a\u00a0<strong>leader in addressing grand challenges<\/strong>, fostering collaboration among system members, and increasing competitiveness for large-scale external funding from federal state, and private sponsors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"program-objectives\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">II. Program Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_dadd02-ef\"><strong>Research Collaborative Meetings Grants<\/strong> seeks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has--font-size\">\n<li><strong>Advance System-wide Research Priorities<\/strong>\u00a0that benefit the needs of Texas and the nation and align with state and national research priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catalyze collaboration<\/strong>\u00a0among multiple A&amp;M System universities, agencies, and centers to pursue large-scale, mission-aligned research programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage REF funding<\/strong>\u00a0to attract major federal, state, and private support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen A&amp;M System visibility and leadership<\/strong>\u00a0in key strategic areas that address critical societal and economic challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support rapid-response efforts<\/strong>\u00a0to new funding opportunities or policy shifts that align with identified research themes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"eligibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>III. Eligibil<\/strong>i<strong>ty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has--font-size\">\n<li><strong>Eligible Institution:<\/strong>\u00a0Any A&amp;M System member <strong>university<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligible Applicants: <\/strong>The lead principal investigator (PI) and other PI and co-PIs must be PI-eligible and hold a full-time faculty or research staff appointment at an A&amp;M System member university or agency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborating Members:<\/strong>\u00a0Proposals must include\u00a0<strong>at least two A&amp;M System member institutions<\/strong>\u00a0as substantive partners to the lead institution. <strong><u>Three<\/u><\/strong> total A&amp;M System member institutions required. System members are defined by\u00a0<strong>System Policy 02.04<\/strong>\u00a0and include\u00a0<strong>12 universities, 8 state agencies, and the System Offices<\/strong>. Colleges, departments, centers, and branch campuses are not separate System members. A substantiative partner is defined as an A&amp;M System member whose investigators have defined research responsibilities and meaningfully contributions to the project, as described in the Collaboration Plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligible Activities:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Host a system-wide research meeting\/symposium\/summit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ineligible Activities:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research projects; please seek other REF opportunities for research activities, such as early-stage collaborative grants and collaborative discovery grants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"award-info\" class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size has-large-font-size\"><strong>IV. Award Informati<\/strong>o<strong>n and Allowable Costs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Funding Available:<\/strong>\u00a0$500,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Individual Award:<\/strong> Up to $75,000 (but no less than $10,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Period:<\/strong> 12 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anticipated Minimum Number of Awards:<\/strong>\u00a06<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Submission:<\/strong> Submissions limited to <strong><u>one<\/u> lead proposals<\/strong> per A&amp;M System university as approved by designated university Chief Research Officer (CRO) (i.e., Vice President of Research). Note: A&amp;M System agencies are included under Texas A&amp;M University (TAMU) led submissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Share:<\/strong>\u00a0Not required but encouraged to leverage the REF investment and demonstrate institutional commitment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allowable Costs:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expenses associated with planning and hosting a system-wide research meeting\/symposium\/summit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-allowable Costs:<\/strong><ul><li>Routine operational expenses<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><ul><li>Salaries for faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral staff, or administrative staff<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long-term equipment or infrastructure purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25930_b30cfd-3e_0\">All funds must be expended within&nbsp;<strong>12 months of award<\/strong>&nbsp;unless an extension is approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"proposal-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size has-large-font-size\">V. Proposal Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">A. Proposal Components<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_31765c-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_31765c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_31765c-30\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_31765c-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_31765c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_31765c-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_31765c-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_31765c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_31765c-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26711_31765c-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_31765c-30\">Proposals must include the following sections, combined into a <strong>single PDF document<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cover Page (1 page)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Title of proposed project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color: var(--global-palette9);\">Lead and partner institutions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color: var(--global-palette9);\">Lead PI name, affiliation, and contact information<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color: var(--global-palette9);\">Other PIs and Co-PIs names, affiliations, and contact information<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total amount requested<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Summary (1 page)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overview of proposed system-wide research meeting\/symposium\/summit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color: var(--global-palette9);\">Alignment with state and national research priorities<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anticipated impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Project Description (up to 3 pages)<\/strong><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detailed description of proposed system-wide research meeting\/symposium\/summit and its significance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color: var(--global-palette9);\">Clear articulation of project goals, methodologies, and expected deliverables (i.e., Statement of Work).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anticipated impact and outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>References (up to 2 pages)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration Plan (1 page)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Description of team, planned collaborations, roles and responsibilities of each participating A&amp;M System institution and mechanism for coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description of plan to ensure system-wide participation in meeting\/symposium\/summit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milestones and Deliverables (1 page)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timeline with key activities, decision points, and expected outputs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget and Budget Justification (1 page)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detailed itemization of proposed expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional cost share commitment to leverage the REF investment (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biographical Sketches (Key investigators \u2013 PIs and co-PIs; up to 2 pages per PI)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Letters of Collaboration and\/or Commitment (up to 5 letters; 1 page per letter) <\/strong>from research collaborators or administrators from collaborating A&amp;M System member institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memo of Support (1 page) <\/strong>from university CRO endorsing this proposal for submission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"review-criteria\" class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size has-large-font-size\">VI. Review Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26711_6f32bc-bc\">Proposals will be evaluated by an&nbsp;<strong>independent peer-review panel<\/strong>&nbsp;composed of internal and external experts using the following weighted criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-container26711_9ad3a8-da{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da td, .kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da th{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:1px solid #eeeeee;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da td, .kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da th{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:1px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da td, .kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da th{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:1px solid #eeeeee;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container26711_9ad3a8-da wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table26711_9ad3a8-da\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row26711_b89ae2-7b{background-color:#cccccc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_b89ae2-7b\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_a36b26-f3\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evaluation Criterion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_9e017f-1a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Description<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_653d91-c8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weight<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_92041a-8d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_f58de8-20\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientific Merit &amp; Innovation<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_50cd50-a8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quality, clarity, and innovation of the proposed meeting<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_584a6f-78\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_f16544-08\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_6fd802-c8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collaboration<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_3b662e-83\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strength of the team and potential for interdisciplinary or inter-institutional collaboration<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_f06215-01\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_5f27bd-9b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_4fd162-b9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_f90b37-17\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likelihood of leading to a system-wide participation in meeting<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_35e531-ef\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_dce2e8-d5\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_291e37-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alignment &amp; Impact<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_0fe3e7-b0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategic alignment with state and national research priorities and impact this initiative will have on a state and national level<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_445223-45\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_9832b2-d8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_04e53d-52\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_279632-7c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Realism of timeline, budget, and management plan<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_83e5bb-38\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_c7b15f-5f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_83a96e-6e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commitment<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_b14219-c3\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Demonstrated institutional commitment and leveraging potential<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_f23de4-f9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25930_996924-eb_0\">Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate\u00a0<strong>transformational potential<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>cross-system collaboration and participation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"reporting-expectations\" class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size has-large-font-size\">VII. Reporting and Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Awardees will be required to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit\u00a0a <strong>final report<\/strong>\u00a0summarizing meeting minutes, outcomes, collaborations formed, and system-wide participation..<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the\u00a0<strong>annual A&amp;M System Research Excellence Meeting<\/strong> and present key findings and collaboration impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"submission-instructions\" class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size has-large-font-size\">VIII. Submission Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Submission Portal:<\/strong>&nbsp;Submit <strong>single PDF document<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/tamus.infoready4.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tamus.infoready4.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>File Format:<\/strong>&nbsp;Single PDF document, 12-point font, 1-inch margins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0April 1, 2027, 11:59 PM CST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Questions:<\/strong>&nbsp;Contact E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:ref@tamus.edu\">ref@tamus.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"program-governance\" class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size has-large-font-size\">IX. Program Governance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Research Collaborative Meeting Grants will be administered by the\u00a0Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research under guidance from the\u00a0<strong>REF Advisory Committee<\/strong>, composed of representatives from A&amp;M System member institutions.<br>\u00a0<br>Proposals will be reviewed through a competitive independent peer-reviewed process. Decisions on funding will be approved by the\u00a0Vice Chancellor for Research\u00a0and endorsed by the\u00a0Chancellor of the A&amp;M System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"key-dates\" class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size has-large-font-size\">X. Key Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-container26711_042dbd-b5{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_042dbd-b5 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_042dbd-b5 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_042dbd-b5 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_042dbd-b5 td, .kb-table26711_042dbd-b5 th{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:1px solid #eeeeee;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_042dbd-b5 td, .kb-table26711_042dbd-b5 th{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:1px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table26711_042dbd-b5 td, .kb-table26711_042dbd-b5 th{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:1px solid #eeeeee;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container26711_042dbd-b5 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table26711_042dbd-b5\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row26711_e55a0b-ae{background-color:#cccccc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_e55a0b-ae\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_6f9bd5-79\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_8dec86-2f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_073361-17\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_4b1487-a1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RFP Release<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_9c369d-5a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_b320a7-42\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_83408f-19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposal Submission Deadline<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_d83965-f5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">April 1, 2027<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_a988b3-2e\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_3404d0-27\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Award Notifications<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_d94b9e-b9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">July 1, 2027<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row26711_456dbe-bb\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_cc3a5a-10\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project Start Date<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data26711_77047f-b3\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 2, 2027<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"summary-statement\" class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size has-large-font-size\">XI. Summary Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0Research Collaborative Meeting Grants initiative\u00a0of the Research Excellence Fund will advance\u00a0system-wide leadership\u00a0in critical research areas of state and national importance, strengthen\u00a0<strong>collaborative networks<\/strong>\u00a0that enhance competitiveness for major external funding, demonstrate the\u00a0collective power of the A&amp;M System\u00a0in addressing pressing societal challenges, reinforce the REF\u2019s mission of\u00a0sustained research excellence and impact\u00a0across all member institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RESEARCH COLLABORATIVEMEETING GRANTS RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FUND THE TEXAS A&amp;M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Request for Proposals (RFP) \u2013 FY27 \u25bc Find Section \u25bc Program Overview Program Objectives Eligibility Award Info &#038; Allowable Costs Proposal Requirements Review Criteria Reporting &#038; Expectations Submission Instructions Program Governance Key Dates Summary Statement I. 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