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Frequently Requested Resources

Find Funding

The right funding opportunity for your project is the one that best aligns your idea and expertise with the goals and purpose of the funder.

Project Planning

An award of external funding, through a grant or contract, is the synthesis of an investigator’s clearly defined research agenda, the investigator’s and his/her institution’s capacity, and a funder’s mission and purpose.

Proposal Building

These tools will help you think through your project BEFORE you start writing.

Personnel Documents

Personnel documents showcase the expertise and accomplishments of PIs and key personnel, address conflicts of interest, reveal current grants, and can significantly strengthen a proposal.

Broader Impacts

Broader Impacts refers to the potential for a research project to benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Federal funding requires that ALL populations have equal opportunity to participate in research and the results of research.

Education & Professional Development

Becoming a member of professional associations and organizations is a great way for staff involved in grant administration and research development to stay on top of the standards within your profession.

Administrative Steps

The following actions will make your help you navigate through the administration stage on to the submission stage with OSP. The earlier you get started, the more time you can dedicate to grantsmanship.

Find Support

ORD advises working with your grants and contracts specialists on proposals and if you need to find or contact a business manager, reach out to your G&C specialist for contact information.