Research Opportunity Awards (ROAs)

Research Opportunity Awards (ROAs) offer regional university faculty members from primarily undergraduate institutions the opportunity to perform summer research in laboratories at comprehensive research campuses in Oklahoma.  Research-intensive institutions include Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma Norman campus, Oklahoma State University and University of Tulsa . 

Maximum allowable budget of individual awards is $10,000.  Funds may be used for summer salary support of the applicant, and lab supplies of the sponsoring institution.

ROAs enhance regional faculty members’ personal research experiences, while also supporting the development of ongoing collaborations with faculty at the comprehensive research campuses.  These collaborations expand and enhance Oklahoma’s research efforts across the state.

Participants are selected annually on a competitive basis.  For more information on upcoming ROA solicitations, visit the OK EPSCoR Funding Opportunities page or contact Gina Miller, outreach coordinator, at 405.744.7645