Researchers

Basic Research Grant Program

Currently, there are no funds available for the Basic Research Grant Program.

Purpose

The purpose of the Basic Research Grant Program is to promote and support the growth and development of Arkansas scientists and to enhance the status of science and engineering in Arkansas colleges and universities.

Program Description

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority's Basic Research Grant Program is a competitive, (60 percent state: 40 percent institution) matching grant effort to support basic research in science and engineering.

Eligible Users

The proposed project must be scientific or technological in nature and must be submitted by an Arkansas college or university.

How to Participate

A proposal must meet criteria detailed in program rules and guidelines available from the Authority.

Evaluation

The Research Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for the evaluation of eligible proposals by peers. Final decisions are made by the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority.

Rules, Guidelines, Forms

The following forms are pdf documents and require
the free Adobe Reader to view or print.

Rules -PDF
Guidelines -PDF
Final Report Form -PDF

Dr. Blake Perry, Ph.D, Vice President Research
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority
423 Main Street, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-8186
Fax: (501)683-4420
blake.perry@arkansas.gov