Fiscal Year 27 Call for Proposals: TAMUS Research Excellence Fund
Texas A&M University–Kingsville
The Texas A&M University System Research Excellence Fund (REF) continues in its second year in Fiscal Year (FY) 27 as a competitive, merit-based program designed to strengthen research capacity, competitiveness, and impact across A&M System member institutions.
At Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the REF provides opportunities to accelerate research growth through strategic investments in innovative and interdisciplinary initiatives. The program supports projects that expand faculty research and scholarship, foster collaboration among A&M System institutions, increase competitiveness for external funding, and address important regional, state, and national priorities.
Priority is given to high-impact initiatives that align with TAMUK and A&M System research goals, demonstrate strong potential for collaboration and future growth, and create sustainable research capacity. Through these investments, TAMUK seeks to advance discovery, strengthen partnerships, develop research talent, and generate meaningful benefits for communities, industry, and society.
Internal Limited Submission Process
Each REF strategic funding opportunity is limited in the number of proposals that may be submitted by Texas A&M University–Kingsville as the lead institution. Therefore, an internal review process is required.
Faculty interested in applying to any of the opportunities listed below must:
- Submit an internal application for review to their respective College Dean by the internal deadline.
- Final selected proposals from each college will be forwarded to the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) for final selection and approval before submission by ORI to the System.
Internal Application Requirements
The internal application must be no more than three (3) pages in length and include the following sections:
- Cover Page (1 page)
- Project title
- Lead and partner institutions
- Lead PI and other PIs/Co-PIs
- Lead PI contact information
- Total amount requested
- Project Summary (1 page)
- Project Description (2 pages)
- Background and rationale
- Project goals
- Potential for external funding
- Expected impacts
- Collaboration Plan (1 page)
- Budget and Cost-Share Details (1 page)
Please submit the internal application as a single PDF according to the specified internal deadline to your respective College Dean, with the subject line: REF: [initiative title]
Questions
If you or your faculty have any questions, please contact the Office of Research and Innovation (diana.luna@tamuk.edu), and we will be happy to assist.