Research Development

Catalyzing research. Enhancing funding success. Bringing new ideas to life.

Our team works with faculty to provide strategic planning and proposal support to secure external funding for research initiatives across the University. Whether you’re just starting out or are looking to spearhead a major collaborative effort, we’re your resource for navigating large-scale collaborative projects, early-career proposal guidance, limited-submission opportunities, and relationships with foundations.

We work in ways that are collaborative and inclusive, and ensure equitable access to opportunities and professional support.

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“The Research Development group in the Office of the Dean for Research was professional, proactive, and exceptional throughout the process. I highly recommend them to any faculty member.” – Rodney Priestley, Dean of the Graduate School

Resources and Services

Strategic Project Planning

We gather competitive intelligence, research the agency’s funding strategies, reach out to program officers, and create a strategic plan to encourage success.

Collaborative Federal Proposals

We help you develop collaborative projects for centers and institutes, training grants, equipment grants, as well as initiatives that advance strategic priorities, such as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Broader Impacts and Societal Benefits

Reach out to us for support in brainstorming and creating a strong diversity, equity, and inclusion plan for your next proposal.

Limited Submissions

We'll help you navigate the University's limited submissions process in cases where the sponsor limits the number of proposals that Princeton may submit.

Research Funding Gateway

We manage the database of research funding opportunities that are most likely to be relevant to the interests of Princeton researchers.

Foundation Relations

Connect with us to learn more about applying for funding from foundations and other nonprofits.

Case Studies: Explore ways to work with our team

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Case study: $16 million five-year grant for translational mental health research

National Institutes of Health funded a new center to conduct a multidimensional characterization of a cognitive process involved in mental illnesses and explore diagnostics and treatments.

Case study: Energy Earthshot Research Center

A PPPL-led team was selected to receive an Energy Earthshot Research Center grant as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Shot initiative.

Simons Foundation

The Simons Foundation and Princeton often collaborate to advance fundamental scientific research, especially in the fields of mathematics, computer science, astrophysics and the life sciences.

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Meet the Research Development Office

“To identify the Research Development or Strategic Partnership Specialist who can best assist you, please use the Find Your Strategic Partnership Specialist Tool.”