Building Your Team

Each year in the Spring, a Call for Proposals is shared from the VIP Program staff for Catalytic Seed Funding that is awarded in the following August. Seed funding is intended to support the development of new VIP Teams in their first year, and a maximum of four teams per year are selected for four years. We will have 16 teams by the August of 2028!

Teams are currently only being formed from VIP Program-funded projects during the proposal window.

The call for 2026-2027 VIP Teams is now closed.

Go to the Application Read the Request for Proposal

Note: This PDF is provided for planning purposes only.  All applications must be submitted through the online portal via SurveyMonkey Apply to be considered .

Please email vip@fau.edu with questions.

Evaluation criteria include:

  • Sustainability of a VIP Team for many years beyond the Year 1 seed funding
  • Feasibility
  • Artificial Intelligence/Data Science research integration
  • Cross-college collaboration towards convergent research
  • Long-term scope of project
  • Large scale of the research team
  • Vertical integration of people, processes, or product development
  • Minimum of 5 to 7 NEW degree-seeking FTIC Freshmen or Sophomores involved in the VIP Team
  • Budget funding directed towards student support

View a PDF Copy of the Application Questions

Faculty Resources for VIP Program Engagement

The following resources are curated to support faculty participating in the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program at Florida Atlantic University. These tools and platforms offer guidance, funding opportunities, instructional support, and professional development.

FAU Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI)

Explore research opportunities, funding, and support services for integrating undergraduate research into your teaching and mentoring.

FAU Division of Research

Access institutional research policies, funding opportunities, compliance resources, and proposal development support.

FAU LinkedIn Learning

Free access to thousands of professional development courses, including topics on team science, mentoring, project management, and AI and data science skills.