Research Development Office

We work with investigators and scholars to catalyze innovation and discovery. We provide support for transdisciplinary collaborations, opportunity identification, team formation and proposal development. Our team is committed to the success of faculty and student research initiatives and increasing the College’s research capacity and competitiveness.

Team

Our research development team is committed to helping CASE researchers. We specialize in proposal development, identification of relevant funding sources, training, and linking researchers to resources.

Proposal Development

Each of our team members has an area of focus:

Rita Teutonico, PhD, leads the Research Development Office and directs all areas of expertise provided by the office. Dr. Teutonico has a PhD in molecular biology and quantitative genetics and spent 10 years as Science Advisor at the National Science Foundation leading cross-Foundation initiatives, particularly those focused on sustainability science and the integration of the social and natural sciences.

Maria Pulido-Velosa assists in the development of multi-investigator proposals led by Institute of Water and Environment researchers and collaborative proposals involving InWE and other research institutes or centers.

Juan J. Lopez helps individual investigators develop proposals for high-impact programs and research foundations, as well as interpret reviews for resubmissions. He assists in identifying funding sources and serves as the CASE contact for limited submissions.

Jessica Rodriguez assists in the development of multi-investigator proposals across CASE centers and institutes, with a particular focus on the STEM Transformation Institute and other preeminent programs.

Large and Collaborative Proposals

Our team focuses on providing assistance in the development stages of large, interdisciplinary and collaborative proposals. From team formation to management, planning and coordination throughout the proposal development process, we work with principal investigators and teams of researchers to support the creation of competitive proposals.

Individual Researchers and Smaller Proposals

Although our efforts are focused on assisting with the development of collaborative and large proposals, our team is available to help and guide individual researchers and provide them with resources.

These are examples of some of the aspects of proposal development that we can help with. Contact us and let us know how we can help you.

Help identify relevant funding opportunities
Develop proposal outlines and other resources to keep track of requirements and help your team follow realistic timelines.
Help with team formation and management, including the coordination of team meetings and assisting with the organization of notes, ideas and progress
Facilitate proposal content development
Support the collection and organization of necessary documents and institutional data
Assemble and review useful resources to create insightful proposal content
Assist with composing, reviewing and editing different aspects of grant proposals
Help researchers revise and resubmit — responding to reviewers’ comments
Create drafts of budget narratives

Ready to transform your big idea into a reality? Our CASE Proposal Development Contact Form has been designed with the needs of investigators in mind. Once you have completed and submitted a contact form, one of our CASE Research Development team members will be assigned to work with you directly in the development of your proposal.

In order for our team to best assist you, please be sure to contact us at least two months prior to the proposal submission deadline. Priority will be given to researchers who contact the CASE Research Development Office with information about solicitations/proposals of interest in a timely manner.

*All proposals to external sponsors for projects that will involve University faculty and/or staff must be sent to the FIU Office of Research and Economic Development at least 8 business days (if proposal contains subawards) or 5 business days (if proposal does not contain subawards) prior to sponsor submission deadline for review, approval and submission.

CASE Proposal Development Contact Form

Research Resources

Funding Opportunities
The FIU Office of Research & Economic Development lists various resources for finding funding sources:
- Federal grant opportunities (feed is updated every Monday)
- Funding for students and resources for early-career faculty
- Internal funding opportunities
- Search tools
Explore information about university incentives for researchers who are interested in applying for external research funding:
- High Value Faculty Awards and Fellowships
- Incentives for Researchers
Limited Submissions
In limited submission programs, the sponsor limits the number of applications that an institution may submit, leading to internal competitions within the university and the college.
- University Limited Submissions Competitions
  Our Team monitors the ORED website for posted internal competitions and sends announcements to college-wide faculty and researcher listservs when new opportunities are posted.
- CASE Limited Submissions Competitions
  In some cases, more than one application for a program may be submitted per institution, but there are limits on the number of applications that can be submitted per college within the institution. Our team will monitor the FIU Office of Research and Economic Development’s website daily for opportunities that require a college-level limited submission competition. Upon announcement of a Limited Submission competition, faculty interested in submitting a proposal are required to complete an online Notice of Intent (NOI).
University Data
Information about the university (demographics, facilities, university statics, etc.) is often requested for proposal submission. These are some tools to obtain this information.
Writing Resources
- The FIU Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) offerers several online resources for grant writing and has an External Grant Review Service open to PI-eligible faculty members.
- Proposal Writer's Guide from the University of Michigan
- Proposal Writing Guide with Checklist & Examples
- Resubmitting a Rejected Proposal
- Grant Workshop Handout by Barbara Ranson
Building a Successful Team
Interested in applying for collaborative and interdisciplinary funding opportunities? Contact our team, we can help connect you with fellow investigators and assist with team management.
- FIU College of Arts, Sciences & Education Directory. Filter by unit and find researchers.
- Collaborations across colleges and departments are encouraged. Contact us for help.
Explore resources and more information about team formation and management:
- Building and managing a research team
- Advice for running a successful research team
Budgets
- Review ORED’s Proposal Preparation FAQs for information concerning university fringe rates, F&A rates, cost-sharing and other budget-related inquiries.
- NSF Proposal Budget Reviews
- NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures, 2019 (pgs.11-16)
Templates, Samples and Useful Documents
NSF
NOAA
- Required Forms Checklist
- Budget Justification Template
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
Funded Proposals/Award Databases

Training & Events

We offer workshops for faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students to share knowledge and help cultivate skills that can lead to the development of competitive proposals.

Upcoming Events

Training and event dates will be posted here.

In addition, be sure to take advantage of the ADVANCE Faculty Mentor Program and check the Office of Research and Economic Development events calendar regularly for seminar and training opportunities.

Contact Us

Research Development Team
College of Arts, Sciences & Education
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199

Academic Health Center 4, Suite 350

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