Research Development
Supporting CALS faculty in achieving research goals.
Whether you are a pretenured faculty member seeking guidance on how to get started in funding your research or writing your first competitive proposal, or a team of established researchers aiming for large-scale center grants, Cornell CALS Research and Innovation Office (RIO) offers comprehensive services to help you succeed.
Research development services for individual faculty and research teams
For Pretenured Faculty
- Proposal Development Assistance: Receive personalized help with crafting, refining and submitting research proposals, including feedback on drafts and tips for meeting funding agency requirements.
- Funding Opportunities: Explore various funding sources, including internal grants and external fellowships, and get assistance with the technical elements of grant applications.
- Grants Workshops: Participate in workshops designed to develop grant-writing skills and provide an understanding of funder interests and priorities.
- Mentorship Programs: Connect with experienced faculty mentors to navigate your research journey and career development.
For Faculty Teams
- Project Management Support: Access resources, templates and expertise to effectively manage large-scale research development projects, including timeline creation, task delegation and progress tracking.
- Resources for Multidisciplinary Research: Utilize our tools and networks to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations, including facilitation of partnerships with other institutions and industry stakeholders.
- Collaborative Grant Writing Workshops: Participate in workshops designed to enhance team-based grant writing skills, focusing on strategies for integrating multiple research perspectives and meeting the criteria for large-scale grants.
Research Development Services for All CALS Faculty
RIO's research development director, Tiffany Fleming, is dedicated to empowering faculty by managing the entire proposal development process for significant funding opportunities. Whether it's for large multidisciplinary centers, training grants or prestigious early-career programs, research development services provide expert guidance and support throughout the journey.
Discover Funding Opportunities
In collaboration with Cornell's Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Development, RIO actively researches and advertises a wide range of federal and foundation funding opportunities that align with the strengths and interests of CALS faculty. RIO's research development services ensure you have timely access to the latest and most relevant opportunities to advance your research.
Enhancing Collaboration
RIO facilitates collaborations across Cornell and beyond, helping you connect with potential partners and stakeholders to strengthen your research proposals. Our support extends to developing broader impacts that enhance the societal reach of your projects.
Comprehensive Training
Our training programs are designed to elevate your grant-writing skills at every career stage. Join our workshops for insights on various funders, types of grants and effective broader impacts design. Special sessions are tailored to address the unique requirements of different funding opportunities.
Limited Submissions Coordination
CALS faculty can feel at ease navigating the campuswide limited submissions process with RIO's streamlined support. We liaise with the limited submissions administrators on your behalf and support the preparation of competitive proposals. Our goal is to make the internal application process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Special Initiatives
RIO oversees special initiatives and seed funding programs for Cornell CALS, including the annual Moonshot Seed Grant Program, offering additional avenues for research funding and innovation.
Concierge Service
RIO's personalized concierge service is designed to meet with early-career, pretenure and new-to-CALS faculty to assess your research interests and develop targeted funding strategies. We assist in performing funding opportunity searches and identifying potential collaborators or resources to enhance your research endeavors.
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