For Researchers
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From Idea to Impact – shaping what’s next
As researchers we know how vital inquiry is to advancing knowledge, finding new innovative solutions, and solving real problems to leave our communities and environments better than we found them. We invite you to explore the research journey like stops on a lightrail. Each stop is as multifaceted just as each research project is grounded in three foundational areas to consider: Research Integrity, Financial Compliance, and Data Considerations. We call this our Research Foundation Hub.
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Getting Started
This is the phase of research where ideas take shape, where you decide on your research question and methodology, whether you’re seeking funding, and so much more. While there is a lot to consider, we have you covered on our Getting Started page.
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Developing Proposal
This phase is all about organizing and writing your research proposal which can look different if you’re seeking internal or external grant funding, including co-investigators or industry partners. Find resources and a checklist the Developing Proposal page.
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Submitting Proposal
This is the phase of research where ideas take shape, where you decide on your research question and methodology, whether you’re seeking funding, and so much more. While there is a lot to consider, we have you covered on our Getting Started page.
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Accepting Award
This phase is all about organizing and writing your research proposal which can look different if you’re seeking internal or external grant funding, including co-investigators or industry partners. Find resources and a checklist the Developing Proposal page.
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Managing Project
This phase is all about organizing and writing your research proposal which can look different if you’re seeking internal or external grant funding, including co-investigators or industry partners. Find resources and a checklist the Developing Proposal page.
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Completing Project
This is the phase of research where ideas take shape, where you decide on your research question and methodology, whether you’re seeking funding, and so much more. While there is a lot to consider, we have you covered on our Getting Started page.
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Dissemination
This phase is all about organizing and writing your research proposal which can look different if you’re seeking internal or external grant funding, including co-investigators or industry partners. Find resources and a checklist the Developing Proposal page.
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Commercialization
This is the phase of research where ideas take shape, where you decide on your research question and methodology, whether you’re seeking funding, and so much more. While there is a lot to consider, we have you covered on our Getting Started page.