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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, the experience of pursuing research funding today feels fundamentally different than it did even a decade ago. The rules are less clear....
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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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Rethinking Your Research Funding: A New Course for Today’s Faculty
Federal funding has long been the gold standard for research support, but today’s realities tell a different story. Award rates are shrinking, political climates are...
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Rethinking Your Research Funding: A Conversation with Jolie Sheffer, PhD
Author: NCFDD Ahead of the launch of our new Rethinking Your Research Funding course, we are spotlighting the experts who helped shape the curriculum. Jolie...
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5 Questions Every Faculty Member Should Ask Before Their Next Grant Cycle
Securing research funding is a high-stakes process for faculty. Whether you are applying for your first major grant or working to sustain a long-term project,...
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Faculty
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.
Faculty
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.
Faculty
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.
