The Michigan Wheat Program is accepting research proposals for the 12th consecutive year as it continues investing grower checkoff funds into projects aimed at improving wheat quality, yield and profitability across the state.
The program is inviting qualified researchers to submit proposals focused on advancing wheat productivity and addressing production challenges facing Michigan growers. Since its founding, supporting research to strengthen the state's wheat crop has remained one of the program's primary objectives.
Over the past 15 years, the Michigan Wheat Program has invested more than $6 million in growers' checkoff funds to support 210 research projects.
The program's board is particularly interested in multidisciplinary and collaborative projects that examine high-management production practices, evaluate crop input performance, increase yield potential, improve disease resistance and grain quality, identify nutrient limitations affecting yields, advance wheat nutrition and expand domestic and export market opportunities.
Most projects funded by the program have been conducted through Michigan State University, but proposals are also welcome from researchers at other public institutions and private organizations, provided the work addresses Michigan's production conditions and priorities.
Program leaders said they are seeking research that delivers practical results growers can use to improve field performance and farm profitability.
Proposal materials, including the request for proposals, templates, budget forms and reporting requirements, are available through the researcher section of the Michigan Wheat website.
Completed proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. EDT on Aug. 21, 2026. The Michigan Wheat Program Board of Directors will review submissions during its September meeting, and selected applicants may be asked to present their proposals as part of the evaluation process.
Source: Michigan Wheat Program, "Michigan Wheat Program issues call for research proposals"