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Grand Challenges 2.0: Institutional Grants

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Grand Challenges 2.0 Institutional Grants support new institutional initiatives that catalyze cross-disciplinary collaborations around a grand challenge focus or theme.

Announced in June 2026, Grand Challenges 2.0, Institutional Grants provide up to $1.5M total over 3 years of funding, plus a 50% internal college and/or department investing.

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Two Institutional Grants were awarded:

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IN-PLACE

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Women’s Health Interdisciplinary Research Collaborative (WHIRC)

Learn about all 11 Grand Challenges 2.0 Grants

2 Institutional Grants 2 Impact Awards 7 Team Project Grants