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Research Development Fund (RDF)

Research Development Fund

Funds Texas A&M strategic equipment and infrastructure investments that strengthen core research capabilities.

The Texas A&M University Research Development Fund (RDF) is a strategic investment program administered by the TAMU Division of Research to support the broader Texas A&M research enterprise. The fund is designed to catalyze new research ventures by investing in core research facilities, major equipment, facility creation and renovation, and faculty development activities aimed at winning large ext…

Funds strategic infrastructure investments for the TAMU research enterprise, including core research facilities, major equipment, facility creation and renovation, and faculty development for large external grant competition.

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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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: rdf.tamu.edu