Proposal Development Tools

Proposal development tools include general guidance, templates/outlines for proposals, RDS webinar slides and handouts, RDS recorded webinars, and other resources. Some files are for internal UA use only and require a UA NetID to login to Box to view or download.

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RDS Resources

Title	Resource Type	Related Funding Entity	Description
Research Development Services Brownbags 2023-2024	General Guidance		PDF slides from the RDS Brownbag Series that introduces the services within Research Development Services.
Resources for Student Data	Background Information		A guide for how to gather the data needed for grants requiring information about students as part of the proposal (e.g., number of students with specific characteristics, graduation trends, etc.).
The NIH for Postdocs: F32 & K99/R00 Mechanisms PowerPoint Presentation	General Guidance	NIH	This presentation by RDS Associate, Rebekah Coskun, covers postdoc NIH funding mechanisms, F32 and K99/R00. It includes strategies for developing strong proposals for these funding mechanisms, engaging with NIH program officers, and the review process.
Tips for Finding and Securing Grant Funding	General Guidance		AVP for Research Development Kim Patten answers questions submitted by faculty in an interview with Celeste Atkins. Patten offers concrete suggestions for developing competitive grant proposals.
Training & Diversity Grant Opportunities	Recurring Funding Opportunities		Spreadsheet of selected recurring Training & Diversity grant opportunities.
Tutorial for NIH RePORTER & Matchmaker	NIH Tools & Templates	NIH	A basic tutorial for using NIH RePORTER (RePORT Expenditures and Results) as well as Matchmaker, a tool within RePORTER system that can be used to identify the NIH Institutes & Centers that have funded grants with a particular research focus as well as the Study Section and Program Officer.
UA NIH NOT-OD-19-029 Harassment Discrimination and Retaliation Protections	NIH Tools & Templates		Template for the Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Protections at the University of Arizona per NOT-OD-19-029. Required for institutional training grants.
UA Quad Chart	Other Proposal Templates		A basic quad chart for UA projects or proposals requiring one.
UArizona Campus Cyberinfrastructure Facilities	Background Information		As research becomes increasingly complex, it requires more computational resources and associated training to enable researchers. This document provides details on the infrastructure, tools, technologies, training, and supporting expertise across our institution.
UArizona Institutional Context and Support for Diverse STEM Students	Background Information		Description of how UArizona supports diverse STEM students, including short descriptions of key programs such as ASEMS.