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Frontiers in Research Summits (FRS)

Frontiers in Research Summits

Funds Texas A&M faculty summits that connect researchers and trigger new collaborative science initiatives.

The Frontiers in Research Summits (FRS) program, administered by the Texas A&M University Division of Research, funds TAMU faculty to organize and host large-scale intellectual dialogues on strategic and emerging research topics. Each funded summit is expected to convene 100 to 150 participants and must produce a white paper summarizing the research ideas, opportunities, and strategies identified …

Funds TAMU faculty to host research dialogue summits of 100–150 participants on strategic and emerging topics, with each summit producing a white paper of research ideas and opportunities.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.8 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 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: 29 Jun 2026Source: research.tamu.edu