Office of Sponsored Projects

New Funding Opportunity: Utah AI Moonshot Program

Weber State University is seeking faculty project ideas for the Utah AI Moonshot Program, a $5 million funding opportunity administered by the Nucleus Institute as part of the Governor's Pro-Human AI Initiative. We are inviting concept papers for research, innovation, and strategic partnerships that deliver measurable benefits to Utahns. Priority areas include Health & Human Flourishing, Environmental Intelligence, Bio-innovation, Autonomous Systems, and Open Horizon, with funding available across three tiers: Spark Grants ($50,000), Pathfinder Grants ($200,000), and Moonshot Awards ($1,000,000). Please note that Moonshot and Pathfinder proposals require a meaningful non-academic partnership. Following internal review, selected teams will work with the Office of Sponsored Projects to develop full proposals.

  • Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

  • Submission Email: osp@weber.edu

  • Questions: Contact the Office of Sponsored Projects at osp@weber.edu

The Office of Sponsored Projects supports faculty and staff in securing and managing external funding. We provide guidance throughout the grant lifecycle — from identifying opportunities and developing proposals to award management and compliance oversight.

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Pivot

Pivot is a funding database tool that provides access to the most comprehensive global source of funding opportunities. All faculty and staff at Weber State have access to Pivot.
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SmartGrant

SmartGrant is a grants and contracts management software that Weber State University is implementing. The software has both pre- and post-award modules. 
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Looking for grant funding but not sure where to start? We’re here to help! Whether you have a project idea in mind or are just exploring possibilities, this quick Google Form lets us know you're interested.

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