What Is Research Strategies?

Research Strategies advances research growth through special initiatives and internal programs that support UCF’s strategic research priorities. This pillar focuses on early planning, readiness, and positioning, helping faculty identify, prepare for, and take advantage of opportunities that align with their research goals. Research Strategies emphasizes intentional engagement and programmatic support, not one off services.

Team Lead for Research Strategies: Madhavi (Maddy) Chokshi (contact)

How is Research Strategies Useful for Faculty Researchers?

Faculty engage with Research Strategies to:

•  Identify internal and partner programs that support research development
• Strengthen readiness for external funding opportunities
• Participate in mentoring, training, and cohort based programs
• Build momentum toward competitive proposals and long term research growth

The goal is strategic preparation and capacity building.

What Does Research Strategies Support?

Research Strategies focuses on a set of core activities that support faculty research planning and development.

1. Limited Submission

The Research Development team manages UCF’s process for institutional limit funding opportunities, including announcements, internal deadlines, coordinated review, and issuing notices to proceed.

• Overview of Limited Submission program and process
• View Current Limited Submission Opportunities (all hosted in InfoReady portal)
• Contact limitedsub@ucf.edu for questions or to be added to the Limited Submission Weekly Alert email.

2. Internal and Partner Funding Opportunities

Research Strategies coordinates and supports a range of internal and partner programs that invest in faculty research. These programs are designed to support research development, collaboration, and competitiveness.

• Knight: A Connector’s Program
• Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Grants Research Program
• Seed Translational and Accelerated Research (STAR)
• UCF Seed Funding Program
• UCF Equipment Funding Program

3. Mentoring Programs

Research Strategies supports structured mentoring programs that help faculty prepare for external funding and career advancement. These efforts focus on proposal readiness, strategic positioning, and faculty success.

• NSF CAREER Mentoring Program
• Office of Research Faculty Mentoring Program
• Grant Writing Academy
• Industry Readiness Program
• NIH Mentoring Program
• DoD Young Investigator Mentoring Program
• Office of Research Pitch Program

4. Special Initiatives and Strategic Programs

Research Strategies manages time limited or priority driven initiatives aligned with institutional goals. These initiatives respond to emerging opportunities and institutional priorities.

• NSF REU Site support
• Office of Research – Sponsorship
• UCF Strategic investment program
• UCF Travel Award for Recognition of Faculty Excellence (TARFE)