Call for proposals: UI System/UNAM Joint Research Program

The University of Illinois System and the I-MMAS program, in collaboration with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, have agreed to establish a seed funding research program for the 2026-27 academic year.

This program will fund projects in the areas of food, health, water and energy. A proposal can have a budget request of no more than $40,000 dollars jointly. Applicants should submit their proposals by April 15.

Download proposal requirements and evaluation criteria.