Research and External Funding
Providing practical ways to improve scholarship quality, and supporting the professional development of faculty in becoming known scholars in their field.
Facts and Stats
89
faculty and staff
engaged in at least one externally funded submission in any role
$57.2M
Total active funded research projects
$22M
In external grants awarded
Research Development
Support in research development focuses on providing resources for scholarship and opportunities for professional development. Resources that are provided for scholarship include the 3-year start-up package provided to tenure-track faculty at hire and pilot seed funding. Professional development opportunities are provided in group sessions, individual consulting sessions, and by supporting the CEHHS Graduate Student Research Colloquium and EUReCA (undergraduate student research showcase). The research development team is also able to review external funding application materials ahead of submission.
Pre-Award
Individualized support is provided for all aspects of proposal/contract development for federal, state, private, and corporate funding. The pre-award support ensures compliance with internal and external requirements.
Services include
- Interpreting sponsor guidelines
- Assistance with interpreting and following university and federal policies
- Creating sponsor-specific timelines and checklists
- Developing budget and budget justification with PI
- Building proposal packages
- Supporting sub-recipient and consultant paperwork
- Ensuring cost share commitments are accurate
- Entering and routing Cayuse SP proposal information
- Educating on award responsibilities
- Assisting with course releases
Are you a Current CEHHS Faculty or Staff Member?
Visit the Office of Research and External Funding’s site on the CEHHS Hub.