The ultimate goal of the Research Development Division is to foster a competitive advantage in the search for external funding by helping researchers develop strong and successful proposal writing skills and research portfolios, and ultimately expand the revenue created by externally funded research at USU. As part of this goal, the Division, through a network of college-based proposal development specialists, helps to relieve researchers of the logistics of proposal development and submission to allow more time to focus on technical writing. Proposal development specialists can help researchers from the beginning to end of the proposal development and submission process or at any point throughout depending on needs and/or wants.
Researchers Trained
Seed Grants Awarded
Capital Equipment Grants Awarded
GrantForward Funding Opportunities
Research Development vs. Research Administration
What's the difference?
Research
Development
People & idea focused
Pre-pre-award
Strategic, big picture vision
Proposal development support
Limited submissions
Training & education
Research
Administration
Policy & compliance focused
Pre- & post-award
Budgets & contracts
Proposal submission process
Award negotiation
Authorized organizational representative
Upcoming Deadlines
Upcoming Events & Trainings
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mountain
Virtual
Registration required
Event Summary
This webinar will explore pathways for grant seekers aiming to extend their research discoveries from academic settings into real-world applications. Participants will learn strategies for translating complex findings into accessible formats for practitioners, policymakers, and industry, increasing the impact and grant-readiness of their work. The session will highlight ways to bridge the gap between research and application and discuss how feedback from users can inform future projects and proposals.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mountain
Virtual
Registration required
Event Summary
Organizations striving to grow their funding portfolios inevitably face critical questions about how to strategically build the infrastructure required to seek, manage, and sustain grant funding over time. This webinar will explore comprehensive best practices and key considerations for developing this capacity - whether an organization is in the early stages of establishing a grants function or looking for proven strategies to strengthen and expand existing efforts. Participants will gain actionable insights to help position their organizations for long-term success in a competitive funding environment.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mountain
Virtual
Registration required
Event Summary
Amid rapid changes in the federal funding landscape, institutions of higher education are confronting a host of new challenges as they strive to sustain and grow their grant portfolios. In this roundtable discussion, grants and research leaders will discuss the strategies they are deploying to keep their organizations on course. Topics will include efforts to diversify funding sources, respond to shifting priorities, strengthen institutional research capacity, and explore emerging opportunities in uncharted areas.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mountain
Virtual
Registration required
Event Summary
AI is rapidly changing the way organizations identify and pursue grant funding, offering tools that can save time and enhance strategy if used thoughtfully. Understanding how to apply these tools can provide a significant edge in today’s competitive landscape. This session provides an overview of key areas where AI can be leveraged in the grant prospecting and proposal development process.