Research Strategy
We act as a strategic long-term partner to produce the highest caliber of complex research proposals.
This process begins by working with faculty and administrative leaders to plan, develop, and manage research initiatives and proposals for funding. ORD can conduct a competitive intelligence analysis to establish a data-driven strategy for winning research funding. Complemented by our deep network of relationships with university leadership, community leaders, academic and industry partners, we can help ideas become impactful research initiatives or projects.
Institutional Planning
ORD continuously monitors changing federal agency priorities and programs – we have developed division-specific Federal funding dashboards that allow for proactive targeting of these calls, accessed on our Intranet page. We communicate with deans, faculty, and administrative leaders to brainstorm the best approach, assemble a well-balanced team, and develop impactful outreach programs.
Broader Impacts
ORD is a partner in the university-wide Community Engagement and Research Impact effort, a joint initiative with the Office of Civic Engagement that seeks to assist researcher in developing, studying, and implementing evidence-based solutions for community-engaged research.
Workshops & Training
The ORD team has specific expertise in scoping research projects to fit a target funding opportunity and best practices in grantsmanship for team science projects and proposals. Contact us if you would like more information or to suggest a topic.
Team Building
We can help you assemble the best and diverse team for your project’s vision. We have long-standing partnerships with community and industry partners, and professionals with expertise in education, diversity, and public outreach program design and are well experienced with managing teams with diverse stakeholders for ambitious academic and public partnerships.
Contact us at researchdevelopment@uchicago.edu