Seed Grants

One Health is the idea that the health of people is connected to the health of animals, plants, and ecosystems. As the Earth’s population grows, people are living closer together, causing changes in climate and land use, increasing global travel and trade, and interacting with animals as food and companions. A One Health approach tackles health threats by looking at all angles – plant, animal, biodiversity, environmental, and human – and recognizes the interconnectedness of these systems with the goal of improving their health outcomes simultaneously. To accelerate research in One Health at NC State, the NC State Global One Health Academy, announced a call for applications for seed grants in November 2023.

These grants support individual awards of up to $50,000. Total funds available for this seed funding call are $150,000, with $50,000 dedicated to each priority area. The total number of projects funded per priority area depended on the quality and number of proposals received, as well as the amount requested for individual competitive proposals.

Proposals that involve multiple NC State faculty from across colleges and disciplines were strongly encouraged. All proposals required at least one PI that is a GOHA Affiliate Member. Proposals were intended to support new projects and collaborations, or extensions of existing projects that represent new directions into One Health research. It is expected that projects supported by this funding opportunity will lead to tangible deliverables that help faculty expand and sustain their One Health research activities. Projects must include training opportunities for at least one student (undergraduate or graduate), which should be reflected in the budget.