Grant Funding

From Isolation to Impact: The Role of Community in Securing Research Funding

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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, are harder to access. Research offices are overextended. And the work of identifying funders, tailoring proposals, and navigating institutional requirements often falls squarely on individual shoulders. The result? … Read more

Rethinking Your Research Funding: A Conversation with Franco Montalto, PhD

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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, PhD, is one such contributor, bringing extensive experience working across federal, state, local, and industry-funded projects. Franco is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at … Read more

Rethinking Your Research Funding: A Conversation with Sabrina Noel, PhD, RD

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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, PhD, RD is one such brilliant mind, who brings years of research and faculty expertise to the course.  Sabrina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at … Read more

Rethinking Your Research Funding: A New Course for Today’s Faculty

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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 shifting, and many scholars are left scrambling to keep their work afloat. Faculty who once relied on NIH or NSF grants alone are now asking: what other options exist? That … Read more

Rethinking Your Research Funding: A Conversation with Jolie Sheffer, PhD

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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 Sheffer, PhD is one of those experts, bringing deep experience as both a faculty member and an academic leader to the conversation.  As Associate Dean in the College of Arts … Read more

5 Questions Every Faculty Member Should Ask Before Their Next Grant Cycle

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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, the time and energy you invest is significant, and competition continues to rise. Before starting your next proposal, asking the right questions can help you focus your efforts, strengthen your … Read more

Is It Time to Rethink Faculty Grant Support?

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Faculty are navigating one of the most complex grant funding environments in recent memory. Federal priorities are shifting. Budgets are tightening. And competition for research dollars continues to rise. At the same time, institutions continue to depend on external funding, but often without updating the systems and structures that help faculty pursue it effectively. For … Read more

The Hidden Costs of Grant Writing (And How Faculty Can Overcome Them)

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Securing external funding is often seen as a key marker of academic success. It supports research agendas, opens doors for collaboration, and plays a major role in tenure and promotion decisions. But what’s less talked about is how much time, energy, and emotional bandwidth it takes to get there. For many faculty—especially those early in … Read more

Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Ed: Research Funding Strategies

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Watch the Recording: Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Ed: Research Funding Strategies Facilitator:Lisa Hanasono, PhDProfessorBowling Green State University Panelists:Franco Montalto, PhDNdidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhDJolie Sheffer, PhD Real-world strategies to sustain your research—even in times of financial uncertainty In today’s unpredictable higher education landscape, securing research funding is more challenging—and more critical—than ever. This recorded webinar brings together experienced … Read more