The Arkansas Nexus for Excellence in Technology, Workforce, Outreach, and Research Knowledge (AR-NETWORK)
AR-NETWORK invites applications for the Emerging Research Leaders (ERL) Program. This competitive program is designed to support early-career researchers across Arkansas institutions .
Key points:
- Prior federal funding success is NOT required
- Limited to two (2) applications per institution
- Selected recipients receive $30,000 per year for up to two years to support research leadership development
- Internal due date: December 20, 2025
Submit the following for the internal competition:
1. Research & Leadership Statement (1–2 pages): A narrative that outlines the
- applicant’s long-term research vision
- highlights past experiences leading or mentoring small teams
- demonstrates persistence in advancing research despite challenges
- describes future leadership goals
2. Curriculum vitae or Biosketch (NSF/NIH SciENcv format preferred).
View the funding opportunity announcement
National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR) Spark Awards FY2025-2026 is accepting applications!
These quick-start projects are designed to spark new lines of research and/or collaborations that will result in the receipt of external research funding. Projects should address issues related to opioid misuse that impact the health and well-being of children and families in Arkansas and beyond and will be integrated within NCOR.
Key points:
- ACRI investigators and other UAMS faculty with a terminal degree are eligible to apply
- $150,000 total (up to $75,000 per year for up to 2 years)
- Letter of Intent Due Date: Accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or June 30, 2026 (whichever is earliest)
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Questions: Please reach out to Alicia Allen, Ph.D., (allena3@archildrens.org) or Jami Jones (jonesj132@archildrens.org).
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute Funding Mechanism
PCORI funds patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), issuing funding opportunity announcements several times each year. PCORI also funds projects that support CER, such as methodology studies, as well as projects that support engagement in research and dissemination and implementation of PCORI-funded research findings. Use the search/filters below to find available funding opportunities and take advantage of the following resources:
- What & Who We Fund
- What You Need to Know to Apply
- Standard Due Dates for 2025 & 2026 Funding Announcement Cycles
Find Funding Opportunities Using PIVOT-RP
ACRI now subscribes to PIVOT-RP, a comprehensive database of global funding information. PIVOT-RP allows for saving searches and tracking funding opportunities and offers tailored funding recommendations and alerts. Creating a PIVOT-RP account requires Arkansas Children’s credentials to access it. For Arkansas Children’s credentials, Microsoft Authentication, and DUO multifactor authentication issues, contact 4-1111. Contact 4-6296 for more information and training.