Research Excellence Fund (REF)

2024-2025 Program Cycle

Fall Proposals

Important Deadlines

  • Internal deadline for Cayuse proposal creation, certification, and routing: October 1, 2024
  • October 1-October 8: Optional internal review for compliance with REF requirements (reach out to rd-l@mtu.edu).   
  • Proposal Deadline (full final PDF attached to Cayuse proposal): October 8, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Award Period: All awards will begin January 1. The award duration is 12 months.

Spring Proposals

Important Deadlines

  • Internal deadline for Cayuse proposal creation, certification, and routing: February 27, 2025
  • February 28-March 6: Optional internal review for compliance with REF requirements (reach out to rd-l@mtu.edu).   
  • Proposal Deadline (full final PDF attached to Cayuse proposal): March 6, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Award Period: All awards will begin July 1. The award duration is 12 months.