Request for Research Funding

USWBSI Research Funding Opportunities

Currently, the USWBSI has the following funding opportunities available. PIs are encouraged to carefully review the options and make sure they select appropriately. 

  • FY25 Continuation SUBMISSIONS, for currently funded PIs only, now CLOSED
  • The next opportunity for new proposals will be available with the FY26 RFP (opening in June 2025).

FY25 Continuation Requests 
(CLOSED)

Currently funded PIs are eligible to submit a continuation for funding request. Details on the continuation submission process will be emailed to funded PIs directly.  

Continuation

 


 

Key Deadlines:

  • August 6, 2024 - USWBSI Submission Portal opens 
  • September 19, 2024 - Deadline for submission of FY25 Continuation Requests

Note: For Multi-PI funded projects, only the Lead PI on the project will have access to submit the continuation request for the project.

FY26 Request for Project Pre-Proposals
(Opens in June 2025)

The USWBSI will NOT be accepting new pre-propsals until the FY26 funding cycle. Collaborative projects are encouraged. 

NewPP

 

 

 

Key Deadlines:

  • New Pre-Proposals next considered in FY26
  • Check back for the updated RFP, to be available in June 2025
  • Links to prior RFP are available for reference only

 

Questions?

Contact the USWBSI
Networking & Facilitation Office (NFO) | nfo@scabusa.org | 517.290.5023

 

The USWBSI is a national multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional research consortium whose goal is to develop effective control measures that minimize the threat of Fusarium Head Blight (scab), including the production of mycotoxins, for producers, processors and consumers of wheat and barley. The USWBSI’s annual budget comes from Federal funds appropriated through the USDA-ARS and is currently distributed to nearly 150 research projects in more than 30 states.