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Stanford Small Propel Grant

Supports Stanford faculty teams building pre-competitive evidence for major external grant submission success.

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The Stanford Small Propel Grant provides up to $5,000 over six months on a rolling basis to Stanford faculty teams preparing for large-scale external funding opportunities. The programme is administered by Stanford's Vice Provost for Research (VPDoR) and is designed specifically for final-stage proposal preparation activities — it funds value-added work that strengthens an upcoming external submis…

What this grant funds

Any field; funds pre-proposal preparation activities for Stanford faculty collaborative teams targeting large-scale external funding opportunities.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.3 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: propelgrants.stanford.edu