{"id":217,"date":"2021-02-02T14:43:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T19:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/rdo\/?page_id=217"},"modified":"2025-06-17T15:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T19:32:33","slug":"risf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/rdo\/funding\/internal-funding\/risf\/","title":{"rendered":"Research and Innovation Seed Funding Program (RISF)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-blockquote\">\n    <strong>Note: This program is closed for FY25<\/strong>\n  <\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-content-card migrated-html-box wp-block-ncst-html-box has-custombg-seven-background-color with-cta\">\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n        \n                    <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">RISF FY 23-24 Program <\/h3>\n        \n                    <div class=\"content-card__teaser\">\n                <p>For this cycle, the RISF program has been expanded significantly to include additional seed-funding dedicated to special topic areas.<\/p> \n            <\/div>\n        \n            <a\n            class=\"ncst-content-card migrated-html-box wp-block-ncst-html-box has-custombg-seven-background-color with-cta\"\n            href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1yLTwoIiz4dU4SezLhjMxlniRB9GhQzc6\/view?usp=drive_link\"\n            data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n            data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n            data-ua-label=https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1yLTwoIiz4dU4SezLhjMxlniRB9GhQzc6\/view?usp=drive_link\n        >\n            <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">View the RFP for details<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This page describes the Fall 2023 (FY23-24) cycle of the RISF program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistent with pre-pandemic RISF guidelines, FY23-24 proposals may encompass research focused on <strong><em>any <\/em><\/strong>topic area. Projects are particularly encouraged that align with NC State\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ncsu.edu\/2019\/06\/strategic-research-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strategic research areas<\/a> (Designing Healthy and Resilient Societies, Harnessing Data for Decision Making, Enriching the Human Experience, Creating Safe, Secure and Intelligent Systems, and Driving Food, Water and Energy Solutions).&nbsp; Many, if not all, of NC State\u2019s strategic research areas are well-aligned with federal research funding priorities that have been highlighted in recent documents released by the White House (<em>e.g.<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/02-2022-Critical-and-Emerging-Technologies-List-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">critical and emerging technologies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/M-22-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multi-agency research and development priorities<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2022\/09\/12\/executive-order-on-advancing-biotechnology-and-biomanufacturing-innovation-for-a-sustainable-safe-and-secure-american-bioeconomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainable advanced manufacturing<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of topic area, proposed projects must be new interdisciplinary initiatives that have a high potential for future external support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New for FY23-24: <\/strong>Up to <strong>$75,000<\/strong> of ORI\/KIETS funds will be earmarked for each award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fall 2023 proposal deadline:<\/strong>&nbsp; October 16, 2023 by 11:59 p.m., via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/risf.submission\" target=\"_blank\">RISF Submitter Dashboard<\/a> <strong><em>NEW!<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fall 2023 funding decisions announced:<\/strong>&nbsp;December 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fall 2023 cycle award period:&nbsp;<\/strong>~ February 1, 2024 \u2013  January 31, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fall 2023 cycle report deadlines:<\/strong>&nbsp;February 28, 2025; February 28, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RISF Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fall 2023<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1yLTwoIiz4dU4SezLhjMxlniRB9GhQzc6\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RISF Request for Proposals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fall 2023 <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WAAR8ikNyqButmF3zuISFGZBdCzHW328\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111904656052734023660&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\">Cover Page Template<\/a> (For your reference.  You will enter this information into a form via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/risf.submission\" target=\"_blank\">RISF Submitter Dashboard<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fall 2023<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MQAIowyxn_Omw82QEn0UiSLxecW349_R\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Budget Template<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fall 2023<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/131-fJGSCYcxikqlyF_an6ZUD-tNTiU8I\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Interdisciplinarity\/Statement of Significance\/Team Description Template<\/a>  (For your reference.  You will enter this information into a form via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/risf.submission\" target=\"_blank\">RISF Submitter Dashboard<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RISF FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-accordion\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion isLinked\" id=\"ncst-accordion-e9t1hk\">\n          \n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"e9t1hk\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Is PINS submission required?<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>Yes, the RISF program utilizes a two-part submission process: (1) NC State <a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/systems-portals\/pins\/\">PINS <\/a>routing system and (2) electronic submission to the RISF program administrator via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/risf.submission\" target=\"_blank\">RISF Submitter Dashboard<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PINS routing does not have to be complete at time of submission via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/risf.submission\" target=\"_blank\">RISF Submitter Dashboard<\/a>; however, PINS must have been initiated and the number must be entered to be accepted for review.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"e9t1hk\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Are resubmissions allowed?<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>Yes, resubmissions are allowed under the RISF program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that resubmissions must include a description detailing how previous reviewer comments and concerns have been addressed. See the RFP for further instructions. <\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"e9t1hk\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">What is the maximum allowable RISF request?<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>Investigators may request up to $75,000 in RISF funds, and a minimum 25% cost match will be required from internal or external sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if $75,000 of RISF funds are requested, a match of at least $18,750 is required, resulting in a total project budget of $93,750.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The abstracts of previously awarded RISF projects are posted for the NC State community to review. A Unity ID is required to view these synopses. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/intranet.research.ncsu.edu\/rdo\/risf-past-awards\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">View Past Awards<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All RISF awardees are required to report the results of their research.&nbsp;Failure to complete a report in a timely manner makes you ineligible to apply for any internal seed funding from the Office of Research and Innovation. A detailed reporting schedule is posted for reference. A Unity ID is required to view the reporting schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/intranet.research.ncsu.edu\/rdo\/risf-reporting-schedule\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">View Reporting Schedule<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RISF Reviewer Dashboard <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RISF reviews are conducted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/about\/committees\/university-research-committee\/\">University Research Committee (URC)<\/a>.  These members may access key review information by logging in to the reviewer dashboard. 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