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Research Development Services

A variety of research development services are available for 69Ìþ«Æ· 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.