Research Timeline
December/ January
December 2025
Feb. 11, 2026
March 3-4, 2026
July 1, 2026
RFP Released &
Priorities Published
Proposal Submission Deadline
Annual Research Review
(Fargo, ND)
Funding Cycle Begins
Research Priorities
Research in each category focuses on hard red spring wheat, durum and hard red winter wheat classes. In addition to basic and applied research, the Commission has invested in capital improvement projects that provide infrastructure and lab facilities that facilitate cutting edge research.
Breeding
Improving yield and Quality for HRS, Durum, and HRW
End-use Quality
End-use analysis to meet global customer demands
Agronomy
Pest management (Sawfly/Midge) and Disease (FHB/Scab) mitigation
Soil/Econ
Soil health, acidic soil management, and transportation logistics
Apply For Funding
Submission Deadline: February 11, 2026
Submission Format: All applications must be submitted using the official NDWC New Research Proposal Form
Core Requirements: Proposals must be for projects that do not currently receive NDWC funding
Report Limit: Length must not exceed two pages, excluding the budget
Layman's Terms: A non-technical summary is required for the producer-led board
Contact: Direct all forms and questions to Erica Olson, Director of Market Development & Research
