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The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is now accepting research project proposals for fiscal year 2027. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit pre-proposals from various investigators and collaborators to help enhance environmental stewardship and increase the production profitability of Minnesota soybean producers through soy checkoff investments. To submit a proposal for checkoff-funding consideration, email the cover sheet, three-minute video, full project proposal and budget template to projects@mnsoybean.com by 5 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2026.
The Council is seeking projects in the following areas:
- Soybean pest management
- Agronomic research and technology transfer
- Soybean breeding, molecular genetics and functional genomics
Tasked with wisely directing Minnesota soybean checkoff investments, MSR&PC invests in three core areas: research, education and promotion. The RFP process is a critical component to ensure that checkoff investments represent and address the myriad difficulties and opportunities for Minnesota soybean growers.
“Minnesota’s diverse growing regions offer exciting opportunities for research and innovation,” said Sergio Cabello Leiva, MSR&PC director of research. “From excessive rainfall and pest pressure to drought and seed yield and quality concerns, every growing season brings new challenges and opportunities. We invite researchers to think creatively, bring fresh ideas and help shape the future of Minnesota soybean production.”
Successful research proposals will increase profitability to Minnesota soybean farmers, while promoting, educating and increasing awareness of the state’s nearly 26,000 soybean farmers and the importance of soybeans and soybean products to industry, influencers and consumers.
For more information on the RFP process, visit the MSR&PC website.
Source: Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council
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