The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) recognizes that the ARA Academy of Scholars and Fellows represents enormous potential for scientific innovation and economic return at the highest levels. ARA is launching the second round of ARA Impact Grants to identify 12-month projects that support the Academy with competitive grants in any amount up to $75,000i to address specific challenges and opportunities identified by Academy members. A 50% match is provided by the university (for example, a $75,000 project receives $37,500 from ARA and $37,500 from the host institution). Interested Academy members may review the guidelines in the request for proposals (RFP) and submit the required proposal through their office of research and sponsored programs to Douglas Hutchings via e-mail no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Time on January 11, 2021.