Rethink Your Research Funding Strategy
Download this free guide for an overview of the course and a new approach to research funding beyond traditional federal grants.
Faculty are facing a rapidly changing funding landscape. Reduced federal support, shifting priorities, and increased competition are making it harder to rely on traditional grant pathways alone.
This free guide introduces the core ideas behind NCFDD’s Rethinking Your Research Funding course. It offers a big-picture overview of why faculty need a more resilient, diversified funding strategy and what it can look like in practice.
If you are looking for new ways to think about research funding, this guide is a strong place to start.
What This Course Covers
- Why many faculty can no longer rely on traditional federal funding alone
- What a more diversified research funding strategy can include
- How foundations, industry, state, and local opportunities can expand your options
- Why reframing your research for broader audiences matters
- How the full course helps faculty build a more sustainable long-term funding approach
Who This Course Is For
- Faculty exploring funding beyond traditional grants
- Researchers affected by reduced access to federal funding
- Faculty who want a broader, more sustainable view of research funding
- Academic leaders looking for a resource to share with faculty
This guide is a starting point. The Rethinking Your Research Funding course provides the fuller context for faculty who want to think beyond traditional grant pathways and develop a more sustainable funding approach.
