2024 ASPIRE Request for Proposals (pdf)
The ASPIRE 2024 RFP contains complete details about applying for a 2024 ASPIRE Award. ASPIRE 2024 proposals are due on Thursday, April 4, 2024
Through the ASPIRE program, USC faculty have the opportunity to compete for funding to begin a promising new research research project for later external funding. The goal of these investments is to enhance the University of South Carolina's research capabilities.
The Office of the Vice President for Research is proud to invest in USC's present and future research excellence through the Advanced Support for Innovative Research Excellence, or ASPIRE program. Since 2012, ASPIRE has been one of the university's primary funding mechanisms to support research by USC faculty at all levels, across all campuses.
ASPIRE has evolved over the years, always with the goal of advancing USC faculty research by funding meritorious research projects across disciplines. For the 2024 funding cycle, ASPIRE will emphasize support for early-career faculty who intend to pursue subsequent extramural funding.
If you have questions about the ASPIRE program, please contact contact Julie Morris at jamorris@mailbox.sc.edu.
ASPIRE proposals are submitted through USCeRA, the University of South Carolina electronic research administration software system, but some forms must be completed outside of the system, and then attached. Additionally, some steps in the ASPIRE application process in USCeRA might require guidance. Below, you will find the forms and guidelines necessary to complete the ASPIRE application process.
All ASPIRE 2024 proposals are due before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
The ASPIRE 2024 RFP contains complete details about applying for a 2024 ASPIRE Award. ASPIRE 2024 proposals are due on Thursday, April 4, 2024
Use this form to disclose other current or pending support you have secured or applied for to support this project.
Use this form to document and submit the budget details for your ASPIRE proposal.
Use this sample budget justification document as a helpful guide you as you create your own budget justification for your ASPIRE proposal.
Use these instructions to guide you in completing the Internal Commitment Form in USCeRA. Note that the Internal Commitment Form will only appear if you check the box next to "Internal Requests" on the USCeRA Proposal/Award Processing Form.