The Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State College of the Liberal Arts (CLA), Penn State Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) and Pennsylvania Center for Latino Research (PaCLR) are pleased to announce the 2025 Latino Research Seed Grant Program to support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations among Penn State faculty, and position projects for future external funding, particularly those addressing Latino issues and challenges.[1] The seed grant program is a mechanism to support researchers, encourage faculty collaboration, and generate impactful early-stage research outcomes that will enhance the visibility and impact of the new Center.
Seed grant recipients will gain access to center resources, including novel datasets, established working relationships with state agencies, and strategic support to enhance research impact. Faculty members interested in submitting a proposal can contact Shaunté DePaso (syd5293@psu.edu) for questions about eligibility and the application process, assistance refining proposal concepts, and identifying potential external sponsors for their research.
This RFA represents an important opportunity for faculty to contribute to the growth and impact of Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State's College of the Liberal Arts (CLA), Penn State's Social Science Research Institute, and the Pennsylvania Center for Latino Research (PaCLR) through groundbreaking research and collaboration.
THEMATIC PRIORITIES
Proposals addressing Latino challenges in the following areas will be reviewed: Health Disparities, Immigration and Integration, Education Access and Achievement, Economic Mobility and Workforce Development, Cultural Identity and Expression, Political Engagement, Housing and Urban Development, Environmental Justice and Sustainability, Criminal Justice and Policing, Family and Community Dynamics, and Other Related Research Areas.
PROPOSAL DUE DATE
- Application Deadline: April 30, 2025, by 5:00 PM (EST)
- Award Announcements: June 16, 2025
- Funding Start Date: July 1, 2025
Full RFP available on InfoReady