Finding a research funding opportunity that seems relevant to your work can create an immediate sense of possibility. The topic fits. The award could support...
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Access the Recording: Funding Outside the Box: Philanthropic Funding Webinar
Facilitator: Jolie Sheffer, PhDAssociate Dean and ProfessorBowling Green State University Approach philanthropic funding with a clearer understanding of what foundations look for, how they make...
Read More Why Your Research Pipeline Matters More Than Any Single Project
Author: NCFDD A promising funding opportunity can take over your calendar remarkably fast. One call looks like a strong fit. The deadline is six weeks...
Read More How to Choose the Right Faculty Development Opportunities This Summer
Author: NCFDD Summer can feel deceptively open at first. The semester ends, meetings slow down, and many faculty finally have room to think about the...
Read More Rethinking Your Research Funding Overview
Build a More Resilient, Sustainable, and Diverse Research Funding Strategy Learn how to identify new funders and build a sustainable long-term funding strategy. Download this...
Read More What Is Faculty Development?
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....
Read More 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...
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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.
