Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By: University Communications

The University of Evansville (UE) has received an approximately $200,000 planning grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore new ways of strengthening research on campus and across the region.

The grant, totaled at $195,681, comes from NSF's Office of Integrative Activities, which invests in projects that expand research opportunities and foster collaboration.

Over the next two years, UE will develop a plan for a future Grants Development Office that will support faculty research and connect the University more closely with community and business partners. The planning process will focus on designing a model that meets both campus and regional needs before the office is officially launched. A key component of this effort is building collaborative capacity with the City of Evansville, local industries, and strategic partners such as Talent EVV, the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (EREP), and the Applied Research Institute (ARI).

"By preparing for new partnerships and funding opportunities, the initiative will create more research opportunities for students, support faculty scholarships, and encourage economic growth in Southwestern Indiana," said Dr. Dave Dwyer, Associate Provost of Academic Affairs. "With this support, UE will work with faculty, community leaders, and economic partners to lay the foundation for stronger research capacity and long-term impact."