Applied Research Grant Program

Currently, there are no funds available for the Applied Research Grant Program.

Purpose

The Program provides incentives to Arkansas industry to participate in applied research. A goal is to encourage investment by industry in the transfer of science and technology from Arkansas colleges and universities.

Program Description

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority's Applied Research Grant Program is a (50:50) cash-matching effort to support applied research in science and engineering. (A match of $2 from the state is available for every $1 from an Arkansas business with 50 or fewer employees.) The goal of the Applied Research Grant Program is to stimulate the transfer of science and technology in Arkansas by enhancing opportunities for research partnerships between Arkansas colleges and universities and private industries.

Eligible Users

The proposed project must be scientific or technological in nature and must have clear economic potential. Special consideration is given to businesses with 50 or fewer employees.

How to Participate

A proposal must be submitted by an Arkansas college or university, must have a co-sponsoring Arkansas industry or private source, and must meet criteria detailed in program rules and guidelines available from the Authority.

Evaluation

The Research Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for the evaluation of eligible proposals by peers. Final decisions are made by the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority.

Rules, Guidelines, Forms

The following forms are pdf documents and require
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Rules -PDF
Guidelines -PDF
Final Report Form -PDF

Dr. Blake Perry, Ph.D, Vice President Research
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority
423 Main Street, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-8186
Fax: (501)683-4420
blake.perry@arkansas.gov