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...
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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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The Missing Step Between Strong Research Ideas and Competitive Proposals
Strong research ideas are not in short supply. Across disciplines, faculty are asking rigorous questions, developing sophisticated methods, and pursuing work with real intellectual and...
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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...
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Why Clear Research Narratives Matter More Than Ever to Funders
Across disciplines, faculty often assume that strong ideas speak for themselves. If the question is rigorous, the methods are sound, and the scholarship is credible,...
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Why Research Funding Feels More Uncertain Than Ever
For many faculty, research funding uncertainty feels fundamentally different than it did even a decade ago. The rules are less clear. The competition feels sharper....
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Redefining Grant Funding in Higher Education
A white paper from NCFDD, with key insights from our inaugural Rethinking Your Research Funding Course Many faculty care deeply about their research and want...
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Supporting Faculty Funding Success: The Role Leadership Plays
For many institutions, faculty funding success is treated as an individual achievement. A strong proposal is a reflection of the scholar’s creativity, discipline, and persistence....
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How to Know If You’re Ready for a Grant Strategy Overhaul
Author: NCFDD Faculty rarely overhaul their grant strategy because of a single failed submission. More often, it is a steady pattern. You work hard but...
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From Isolation to Impact: The Role of Community in Securing Research Funding
Securing research funding has always required persistence, but for many faculty, the process now feels increasingly solitary and increasingly uncertain. Traditional sources of support, like federal grants,...
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Rethinking Your Research Funding: A Conversation with Franco Montalto, PhD
Author: NCFDD Ahead of the start of our new Rethinking Your Research Funding course, we’re spotlighting the experts who helped shape the curriculum. Franco Montalto,...
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Rethinking Your Research Funding: A Conversation with Sabrina Noel, PhD, RD
Author: NCFDD Ahead of the start of our new Rethinking Your Research Funding course, we’re spotlighting the experts who helped shape the curriculum. Sabrina Noel,...
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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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Mentoring Solutions
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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Explosive Productivity
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.
