Research News:

Call for Reviewers

Earlier this year, the Office for Research and Innovation hosted the Faculty Reviewer Appreciation Event, where we recognized faculty members and staff who have offered their valuable services as reviewers for us. Read more about this event in the recent SBU News article: Faculty Reviewers Honored by Office for Research and Innovation.

We are currently looking for SBU faculty members to review for our Spring 2025 OVPR Seed Grant Program. If you are interested in serving as a reviewer for this program, or future Seed Grant Programs and Limited Competitions, we invite you to submit your interest via our new Call for Reviewers. 

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2025 Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fellowship
Description: In celebration of Women’s History Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. announces the 2025 Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fellowship RFP. Through this fellowship, faculty will have the opportunity to research the significant role women have led in the development of New York State and to recognize the contributions women leaders have played in the state and the region.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a tenured or tenure-track faculty at a state-operated or community college.
Award: Selected faculty will be awarded $42,500 to be used for course buy out, travel and material costs. 
Deadline: Interested faculty should submit application materials to research@suny.edu by April 14, 2025. Please send any questions to research@suny.edu with “RFP 25-04-Radley” in the subject line.
Review the RFP

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SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF)
The SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund ("TAF") supports the advancement of SUNY innovations from the lab to the marketplace.  There is no limit on the amount of Pre-Proposals that can be submitted. All applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their interest in submitting a Pre-Proposal with Intellectual Property Partners (contact information: jesse.lobenhofer@stonybrook.edu) prior to preparing and submitting a Pre-Proposal Application. Please see below for details on the opportunity and application process.
WHAT DOES IT FUND: Projects that will advance the commercial readiness of technologies aligning with the Topic Areas and Funding Tracks (listed in the SUNY TAF Class of 2025 Solicitation and Administrative Guidelines).
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: Faculty, staff, and students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. 
AWARD AMOUNT: Up to $50,000
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

• Pre-Proposals accepted through April 30, 2025 by 11.59 pm
  • Pre-Proposal submissions will be reviewed by TAF personnel, and a subset of submissions that have met all of the eligibility requirements will advance to the second and final stage where they will be invited to submit a Full Proposal. 
• Invited Full Proposals accepted through June 6, 2025 by 11.59 pm
  • Full Proposals will be reviewed by an External Review Committee comprised of business and technical experts, investors, and venture development professionals.

For more information about this year’s eligibility requirements and the application process, please refer to the TAF Class of 2025 Solicitation and Administrative Guidelines.

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REACH Funding Opportunity to Support Development of Biomedical Breakthroughs
Description: The development of promising innovations often stalls due to limited early-stage funding to address translational uncertainties. The Center for Biotechnology's Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (REACH) award program bridges the translation gap between biomedical discovery and their development toward commercial goals. Program funding is intended to determine feasibility, develop proof-of-concept, and ultimately lead to follow-on funding, a strategic partnership, or company formation.
Award: REACH offers two funding pathways for faculty and postdoctoral researchers: Feasibility Awards ($50K, 12 months) support early-stage translational research, and Proof of Concept Awards ($100K, 12 months) to advance existing intellectual property with clinical applications.
Deadline: May 15, 2025
For info sessions, eligibility and deadlines visit our REACH Website and FAQ. 
Questions? Contact Dee Dao, PhD: dee.dao@stonybrook.edu

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SUNY Startup Summer School (S4)

Now in its sixth year, SUNY Startup Summer School (S4) offers virtual accelerated entrepreneurial education and training for participants to help them secure the initial funding needed to get their technology to market.
Description: S4 is a one-stop destination for instructional webinars led by renowned speakers, accelerated Innovation Corps entrepreneurial training by experienced coaches, and proposal development support from experts who specialize in working with researchers and startups. All SUNY students, faculty, staff, startup leaders, and community members with entrepreneurial ambition are encouraged to enroll. S4 runs from late May through end of July and there is no cost to participate. The program culminates at the end of July with a Demo Day celebration where participants pitch their technology or venture for one or more Technology Accelerator Fund Catalyst Investments of up to $50k.
Deadline: Applications are being accepted now through May 23, 2025
Learn more and register for the program