Big Ideas Generator (BIG) announces a new cohort of Vision and Seed winners
The Art and Science of Funding Research
BIG talks to UChicago writer Stephen Philips about how we are a part of a large group on campus, working to make a difference for faculty in the changing research landscape
BIG is Funding Researchers' Moonshot Projects
ChicagoInno talks to BIG about our experiment in early-stage science funding
BIG Fall Funding Opportunities
This Fall, BIG is offering three exciting funding opportunities!
BIG is a Top 100 Finalist for the Chicago Innovation Awards
Out of 535 nominees, the judges have selected the Big Ideas Generator as a Top 100 Finalist for the 2015 Chicago Innovation Awards.
BIG Winners Announced - Winter 2015!
The Big Ideas Generator (BIG) announces a new cohort of Seed and Vision winners!
Big Ideas Generator kickoff event to highlight grant opportunities
We make front page news at UChicago with our Kickoff event.
~ Upcoming Events ~
Spring 2019 Funding Call
BIG is pleased to announce the Spring 2019 funding call! We welcome early-stage, ambitious research proposals in any field of scholarly inquiry at the University of Chicago.
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Fall 2016 Workshops Funding Call
11 / 07 5:00 PM
This fall, BIG is offering funding for exploratory workshops
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BIG is a Top 100 Finalist for the 2016 Innovation Awards!
10 / 06 12:00 AM
Vote for BIG in the 2016 Innovation Awards!
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BIG is Funding Researchers' Moonshot Projects
11 / 16 12:00 AM
ChicagoInno talks to BIG about our experiment in early-stage science funding
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BIG Fall Funding
11 / 16 5:00 PM
This fall, BIG will be offering three exciting funding opportunities!
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BIG is a 50 on Fire Finalist!
Vote for the BIG Ideas Generator!
Voting for the 2015 People's Choice Award is now live - click here and find us on page 10 under "Entrepreneurship"! As a Top 100 Finalist, BIG is in the running and eligible to receive this award, which is determined by popular vote. Voting ends on Friday, October 9th.
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BIG Winners Announced: Winter 2015
The Big Ideas Generator (BIG) announces a new cohort of Seed and Vision winners!
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BIG and Arete make front page news
BIG and Arete have made the front page at UChicago News!
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