Funding Resources
ResearchOne
funding for USF Research Events
The ResearchOne program—sponsored by USF Research & Innovation, in collaboration with our ResearchOne sponsors—provides limited funding to help support research events hosted by USF colleges, departments, and faculty. Events considered for funding must have a research component, and engage participation of USF students and/or faculty.
The ResearchOne funding application is now closed for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Please return to this page in July to request funding for events in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
ELIGIBLE EVENTS
To be considered a ResearchOne event, your event must be research-related (discussing/presenting/showcasing research).
ResearchOne eligible events include the following:
- Speaker/Speaker Series
- Exhibitions (showcasing research)
- Oral or poster presentations (presenting research)
- Seminars (discussing/presenting research)
- Symposia (discussing/presenting research)
- Conferences (held at USF or in Tampa Bay area)
- Workshops (discussing/presenting/showcasing/research
Instructional activities and regular faculty or departmental meetings are NOT considered ResearchOne events.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
ResearchOne funding may be used for event expenses such as:
- Video Production
- Online Livestream Platform
- Printing
- Speaker honoraria and travel
- Supplies
- Advertising
- Poster board rental
Funding may NOT be used for food and beverage, cash awards, award plaques, or promotional items.
MARKETING & BRANDING
If your event is selected for funding, the ResearchOne logo must be included in the event’s branded materials, such as social media, website, posters, invitations, announcements, emails, banners, signs, displays, etc. A link to the logo will be provided in the confirmation of ResearchOne funding for your event.