Research Development Services
A variety of research development services are available for 91桃色 faculty and staff who are eligible to submit proposals for external funding.
What services are available?
- Identifying funding opportunities;
- Proposal development consult (i.e. ideation, early stage);
- Proposal editing (e.g. proofreading, editing, formatting, etc.);
- Collaboration development and/or support;
- Complex proposal development (i.e. very large projects, center grants, complex collaborations, etc.);
- Writing group support;
- Training (e.g. grant writing training for departments or groups).
How are these services requested?
. In addition to completing the information, you have the option to upload a copy of your proposal draft.
When do I need to submit my request?
We do our best to honor all requests; however, we have the following suggestions for your timeline, and in general earlier is better:
- Note that as of October 2022 Sponsored Projects Administration (the unit that handles external submissions, NOT our unit) requires the routing of a submission-ready proposal five business days in advance of the sponsor deadline in order to receive a thorough review. A is required for proposals submitted less than 24 hours before the sponsor deadline. Submission of a proposal to RCDL for editing should be planned with Sponsored Projects deadlines in mind.
- Required lead time depends on the magnitude of your request. A year in advance is not too soon for a proposal involving complex collaborations!
- Requests for full edits of complete proposals should be submitted two calendar weeks prior to your deadline.
- Proofreading or light editing requests can typically be fulfilled if submitted one week prior to your deadline.
- There may be a waiting list during periods of high demand.
- You will be informed at the time of submission if there is sufficient time to review the document prior to the deadline.
- We ask that you submit requests for training or presentations at least one month in advance.