Research Development

2579

Researchers Trained

352

Seed Grants Awarded

101

Capital Equipment Grants Awarded

32000

GrantForward Opportunities

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.

Training

Seed Grant Programs

Capital Equipment Grants

Funding Opportunity Databases

Research Development vs. Research Administration
What's the difference?

Research Development is people and idea focused, pre-pre-award, strategic/big picture vision, proposal development support, limited submissions, training and education. Research Administration is policy and compliance focused, pre- and post-award, budgets and contracts, proposal submission process, award negotiation, and an authorized organization representative.

NIH R15 Program: Change in USU Eligibility
As of October 1, 2022, USU is ineligible to submit to the NIH R15 program.

USU researchers can review the Office of Research memo in Box. If you have any difficulties accessing the memo, please email Jeri Hansen.

Upcoming Deadlines

Limited Submission Notice of Intent
Pew Biomedical Scholars Grant Program
Contact Jeri Hansen for more information
Institutional nomination due May 15, 2024

The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. One (1) nomination is invited from each participating institution. As part of the internal Notice of Intent, you will be required to submit a 2-page project description and CV.

FY25 Office of Research Seed Grants (Cycle 1)
June 18, 2024

FY25 cycle 1 seed grant applications are due June 18, 2024. Be sure to check with your Dean’s Office on internal deadline. Awarded grants will begin September 1, 2024.

Upcoming Events & Trainings

Hanover webinar: Key Insights & Strategies for Pursuing NSF CAREER
April 17, 2024
11:00am-noon MDT
Zoom (virtual)

Join Hanover Research and take a closer look at what it takes to be ready to pursue NSF CAREER. From considerations of readiness to integration of research and education, prescriptive advice will be provided to help you better position, prepare, and develop a responsive and competitive proposal. Tailored guidance for ways of enhancing intellectual merit and broader impacts will also be provided to help you leverage the NSF to advance your career trajectory through this program and alternative mechanisms. If you are unable to attend the webinar, register anyway and you will be sent a copy of the recording and slides.

Research Summit: Water
April 23, 2024
3:00-5:00pm
Maverik Champions Club (3rd floor)

Mark your calendars and join us for the next Research Summit on water! What is a Research Summit? Research Summits are dynamic events where experts, thought leaders, and industry representatives converge to discuss critical topics. Summit details will be coming soon!

Hanover webinar: Responding to NSF Dear Colleague Letters
April 25, 2024
10:00-11:00am MDT
Zoom (virtual)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) regularly issues Dear Colleague Letters to encourage applicants for existing grant programs to emphasize areas of special interest to the agency. In this webinar, Hanover Research will provide an overview of this practice and discuss how grant-seekers can ensure they are responsive to these interests while developing competitive grant proposals. If you are unable to attend the webinar, register anyway and you will be sent a copy of the recording and slides.

Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference
June 3 - 5, 2024
Philadelphia, PA
Hybrid event (in-person or virtual)

The NSF Grants Conference is a must, especially for new faculty, researchers, and administrators. Attendees will engage in and learn: New programs and initiatives, proposal preparation, NSF’s merit review process , NSF directorate sessions, award management topics , conflict of interest policies , and NSF systems updates.