Collaborative Innovation Research Program (CIR)
CIR funding is up to $40,000 and requires at least a 2:1 company match.
What is CIR?
The CIR program provides matching funds to a principal investigator (PI) for company-sponsored research on campus. The size of the award can be up to $40,000 (subject to availability of funds) and requires at least a 2:1 match by the company. A typical project runs one year with the opportunity for renewed extension and is intended to support a research project on campus with a dedicated graduate student. The request for proposals is issued once a year in the spring — with winning proposals announced in early June and funding available starting July 1. However, CEIS will accept proposals outside of this cycle if funds are available.
A panel of qualified individuals from UR, RIT, and industry will evaluate and rank the proposals. Once collaborative discussions have begun, the university principal investigator, per requirements, will initiate the CIR proposal.
How to Apply for the CIR Program
To apply for CEIS funding, click on the link below to download and complete the forms. If you have any questions about the proposal process or the forms, please contact us.
Criteria for Evaluation
- Potential economic impact for New York State
- Scientific and technical merit
- Level of corporate support in relation to requested NYSTAR funding
- Demonstrated technical accomplishments and economic impacts (for continuing projects)