The CSBS Small Grant Program is accepting pre-proposals on a rolling basis until January 15 for the spring 2025 cycle. 
 
The CSBS Small Grant Program aims to bring researchers together to develop ambitious and innovative projects that advance social and behavioral science while laying the groundwork for future external funding opportunities. These small grants are crucial for supporting: 

The development of new, innovative research projects. 
Small pilot studies to support larger funding proposals. 
The development of novel methodological approaches. 
The creation of interdisciplinary networking groups. 

Key Considerations 

CSBS Small Grants are available to tenure-track faculty (PI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 
Submissions will be reviewed based on their importance, methodological and analytical strength, and promise for external funding. 
Interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged, as they often lead to the most groundbreaking work.  
Small Grants must broadly address one of our grand challenges. 

The next deadline for full proposals for the Small Grant Program is March 1, 2025. Please note that a pre-proposal must be submitted by January 15, 2025 and approved before you can submit a full proposal.  

For any questions regarding the CSBS Small Grant Program, please reach out to Kaylee Lukacena at lukacen2@illinois.edu.