Mentoring Programs
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
Research Development provides mentoring programs that support faculty in developing competitive proposals and advancing their research programs.
Individualized Feedback and Mentoring
Opportunities to receive targeted feedback and guidance from experienced faculty researchers and Research Development staff.
- Office of Research Pitch Program: structured feedback on proposal concepts, program manager engagement, or proposal resubmission strategies
- Office of Research Faculty Mentoring Program: one-on-one mentoring with an experienced researcher to support development and submission of a competitive external proposal
Cohort-Based Programs
Structured, multi-session programs that support proposal development through guided learning, peer engagement, and iterative feedback.
- Grant Writing Academy: semester-long program with weekly sessions, proposal development resources, and mock review panels to support submission of a competitive federal proposal
- NSF CAREER Mentoring Program: cohort-based program combining workshops, pitch sessions, and mock review panels to prepare early-career faculty for NSF CAREER submission
- Industry Readiness Program: cohort-based program focused on building industry partnerships and advancing industry-aligned research and funding opportunities