Limited Submissions and Nominations
The following opportunities specifically limit the number of applications or nominations that Pitt may submit. In these situations, Pitt must run an internal competition to select the candidates or applications that best meet the requirements of the opportunity and have the best chance to be selected or funded.
Please see the details of each opportunity for information and the requirements to submit a pre-application. Questions for specific opportunities should be directed to the appropriate program. All pre-applications are due at 5 PM ET, regardless of program.
Limited submissions and nominations are overseen by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research. All questions, including how to apply for a limited submission opportunity not listed on InfoReady, should be directed to researchdev@pitt.edu.
| Title | Due Date | Organizer | Category | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt SPARK Spring 2026 | 03/6/2026 | Limited Submissions | Internal Funding Opportunities | Spring |
| 2026 Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grant Program | 04/15/2026 | Limited Submissions | Limited Submission - External Funding | Annual |
| 2026 Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) | 03/5/2026 | Limited Submissions | Limited Submission - External Funding | Annual |
| 2026 NIH S10 Instrumentation Program | 04/16/2026 | Limited Submissions | Limited Submission - External Funding | Annual |
| 2026 NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) | 03/2/2026 | Limited Submissions | Limited Submission - External Funding | Annual |
| 2026 Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering Program | 02/25/2026 | Limited Submissions | Limited Submission - External Funding | Annual |
| 2026 Pathway to Stop Diabetes (ADA) | 03/5/2026 | Limited Submissions | Limited Submission - External Funding | Annual |
| 2027 NSF 26-503: CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS - Scholarship Track) | 03/31/2026 | Limited Submissions | Limited Submission - External Funding | Annual |
| 2027 Pew Biomedical Scholars | 04/22/2026 | Limited Submissions | Limited Submission - External Funding | Annual |
| Apply for an Unlisted Limited Submission Opportunity | Limited Submissions | Limited Submission - External Funding |