Faculty development is often described as professional development for faculty. While technically accurate, that definition no longer captures the full scope of what development includes....
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5 Ways Institutions Can Support Faculty Research Momentum
Faculty research often slows during the semester, even when there is strong commitment and clear goals in place. Teaching, meetings, and administrative responsibilities gradually take...
Read More Why “Catching Up” on Research Over the Summer Rarely Works
Author: NCFDD In this Summer of Faculty Development blog series, we keep coming back to one plan most faculty have made at some point: using...
Read More How Faculty Lose Research Momentum (and How to Get It Back)
Author: NCFDD There’s a point in the semester when research starts to feel harder to return to. Not because the work isn’t important, and not...
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New Survey: Faculty Support Falls While Pressure Rises, Faculty Well-Being Declines Dramatically Amid Funding Cuts
More than 70% of faculty report cuts in professional development while nearly two-thirds report declining well-being, raising concerns about long-term impacts on teaching, research and...
Read More How Institutions Can Better Support Faculty Research Funding Without Adding More Work
Author: NCFDD Faculty research funding support has become one of the most urgent and misunderstood challenges facing higher education today. As expectations around external funding...
Read More The 2026 State of Faculty Development in Higher Education Survey Report
The faculty support gap in higher education is real. Over 1000 faculty and academic leaders revealed what faculty need most, and how institutions can help...
Read More The Missing Step Between Strong Research Ideas and Competitive Proposals
Author: NCFDD Strong research ideas are not in short supply. Across disciplines, faculty are asking rigorous questions, developing sophisticated methods, and pursuing work with real...
Read More Free Research Funding Story Arc Builder
Turn Your Research Into a Clear, Compelling Funding Story Learn how to communicate your research in plain language that resonates with funders and partners beyond...
Read More Why Clear Research Narratives Matter More Than Ever to Funders
Author: NCFDD Across disciplines, faculty often assume that strong ideas speak for themselves. If the question is rigorous, the methods are sound, and the scholarship...
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Why Research Funding Feels More Uncertain Than Ever
For many faculty, the experience of pursuing research funding today feels fundamentally different than it did even a decade ago. The rules are less clear....
Read More Redefining Grant Funding in Higher Education
A white paper from NCFDD, with key insights from our Rethinking Your Research Funding Course Many faculty care deeply about their research and want to...
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Strategic Grant Funding
The grant landscape is shifting. Faculty need more than writing tips. They need support navigating increased competition, limited resources, and changing funder priorities. NCFDD offers tools and courses that help researchers develop sustainable funding strategies, connect with nontraditional sources, and position their work for long-term success.
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Traditional mentoring structures often leave faculty without the support they need. Our innovative, scalable approach ensures that every faculty member has access to mentorship that fosters growth, connection, and career advancement.
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From balancing research and teaching to meeting publication goals, faculty need proven strategies to maximize productivity. NCFDD’s tools and frameworks help faculty stay focused, meet deadlines, and achieve their professional goals—without sacrificing work-life balance.
