Limited Submissions are competitive funding opportunities in which the sponsor only allows an exact and limited number of proposals from a given institution. Extra submissions can result in rejection of all submitted by that institution. All PI-eligible UTRGV faculty/staff interested in submitting an external funding proposal to the limited submission opportunity must submit their internal pre-proposal via Submittable.
Announcement of UTRGV Limited Submission Internal Competition All PI-eligible UTRGV faculty/staff interested in submitting a proposal to the Limited Submission opportunity must submit the internal pre-proposal via Submittable platform (using single PDF document) by the deadline. Please see OSP Handbook, page 8, for PI eligibility details. Internal pre-proposals must comply with all instructions and address the NSF review criteria referenced in this announcement. Funding Opportunity Purpose: The aim of this award mechanism is to expand access to clinical trials in Texas by providing financial support to attract clinical oncologists with expertise in the conduct of cancer clinical trials to health care systems, community hospitals or community oncology practices, critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers, or safety-net providers in rural regions or areas with underserved populations in Texas to establish or expand clinical research programs that add to the clinical trials portfolio of the State. Rural and underserved counties may be identified via web-based tools from the US Department of Health and Human Services. Opportunity Overview: The goal of this award mechanism is to recruit and retain experienced clinical trialists, eg, in any oncology specialty, to lead cancer research programs in rural and underserved communities in the State of Texas. This award honors candidates at all levels of experience, eg, equivalent to Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, who have a demonstrated background in clinical trials such as cooperative group or industry experience. This mechanism will support the recruitment or retention of oncologists who will increase access to phase 2 and 3 cancer therapeutic trials appropriate for a community oncology care setting. Oncologists who conduct only clinical trials evaluating surgical or radiation cancer therapies or imaging are not appropriate for this mechanism. Similarly, oncologists who conduct only clinical trials evaluating behavioral or prevention services are not appropriate for this mechanism. Maximum Number of Applications Allowed Per Organization: Institutions may only submit one application to this RFA.
FOA is available online at: RFA R-26.2 RRCTA Rev. 11.10.25
Internal Competition Submission Deadline: February 6, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. Internal Competition Results Announced: February 20, 2026 Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: March 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM Documents Needed for the Preproposals:
- Draft project summary/abstract of up to 2 pages;
- Biographical sketches for the PIs and Co-PIs;
- List of collaborators and any other senior/key personnel, if any.
*All documentation must be uploaded in a single PDF file. If assistance is needed to create the PDF, please contact Bernadette Perez at bernadette.perez01@utrgv.edu.
Review Criteria: Internal review criteria shall mirror the criteria in the FOA. Internal Review Process: The Research Division in consultation with a review committee, will decide which pre-proposals will continue to the full proposal submission stage. Anonymized reviewer feedback will be provided in a timely fashion to all PIs whose pre-proposals were considered by the review committee, following the announcement of the finalist selection.
Announcement of UTRGV Limited Submission Internal (Mini) Competition https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-labs-program-guidelines-final.pdf
Opportunity Overview: The NEA Research Labs program is a funding opportunity under the NEA’s Research Awards initiative. The program funds long-term research agendas (referred to herein as NEA Research Labs, or Labs) that include multiple empirical studies and the dissemination of various products or services for promoting public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to American life. Each Lab must include an interdisciplinary team of researchers. Products or services developed under the award are expected to be of value to arts researchers, arts practitioners, and professionals in sectors such as healthcare, education, and business or management. Funded projects should have national, regional, or field-wide significance.
Maximum Number of Applications Allowed Per Institution: An organization may submit only one application to the National Endowment for the Arts: FY27 Research Labs (i.e., one application per calendar year), with limited exceptions.
- Internal Submission Deadline: February 11, 2026
- Internal Submission Results Announced: February 19, 2026
- Funding Organization's Deadline: March 23, 2026 @ 11:59 Eastern Time
Information Needed for the Preproposals
Submitters will complete and submit a form providing the following:
- Proposal Title
- PI/PD Name and Contact Information
- To which track or discipline do you plan to submit? (if applicable)
- Please provide a brief description (no longer than 250 words) describing your proposed project, any planned collaborators, and why this project should be selected for this limited submission opportunity over others.
- What is your budget request and what costs are included? (no longer than 250 words)
- If cost share or match is required, how do you plan to meet that match and what costs will be included? Please include whose time and effort will be included and if cash match is provided, who will be covering that cost. (no longer than 250 words)
- If this is a resubmission, please identify what changes or revisions have been made based upon feedback received from the original submission.
- Is there any information that would be beneficial in advance of the internal review? Examples - resubmission with identified ratings, discussions with program managers, etc.
If you need assistance, please contact salvador.arellano01@utrgv.edu in advance of the submission deadline.
Internal Review Process: The Research Division, in consultation with a review committee, will decide which pre-proposal will continue to the full proposal submission stage. Anonymized reviewer feedback will be provided in a timely fashion to all PIs whose pre-proposals were considered by the review committee, following the announcement of the finalist selection.
Announcement of UTRGV Limited Submission Internal (Mini) Competition
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361150
Opportunity Overview: The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for aprogram to provide emergency financial assistance to victims of religious persecution and defenders of religious freedom.
Maximum Number of Applications Allowed Per Institution: An organization/primary applicants may submit one application in response to this NOFO.
- Internal Submission Deadline: February 11, 2026
- Internal Submission Results Announced: February 19, 2026
- Funding Organization's Deadline: March 16, 2026 @ 11:59 Eastern Time
Information Needed for the Preproposals
Submitters will complete and submit a form providing the following:
- Proposal Title
- PI/PD Name and Contact Information
- To which track or discipline do you plan to submit? (if applicable)
- Please provide a brief description (no longer than 250 words) describing your proposed project, any planned collaborators, and why this project should be selected for this limited submission opportunity over others.
- What is your budget request and what costs are included? (no longer than 250 words)
- If cost share or match is required, how do you plan to meet that match and what costs will be included? Please include whose time and effort will be included and if cash match is provided, who will be covering that cost. (no longer than 250 words)
- If this is a resubmission, please identify what changes or revisions have been made based upon feedback received from the original submission.
- Is there any information that would be beneficial in advance of the internal review? Examples - resubmission with identified ratings, discussions with program managers, etc.
If you need assistance, please contact salvador.arellano01@utrgv.edu in advance of the submission deadline.
Internal Review Process: The Research Division, in consultation with a review committee, will decide which pre-proposal will continue to the full proposal submission stage. Anonymized reviewer feedback will be provided in a timely fashion to all PIs whose pre-proposals were considered by the review committee, following the announcement of the finalist selection.