The Office of Research Development provides strategic and practical support for the planning, development, and launch of large-scale sponsored research projects at Georgia Tech that typically include:

  • Formation of a center or institute with multiple functions
  • Engagement of teams that span disciplines and institutions
  • Proposed budgets greater than $10 million

Plan

The Office of Research Development supports teaming during project conceptualization and planning.

Collaboration Planning

  • Guided sessions to develop a working team collaboration plan

Connection to Partners

  • Connection to partners to expand team expertise and capacity

Develop

The Office of Research Development provides tailored, strategic support for proposal development and site visit preparations.

Strategic Guidance

  • Framing relative to solicitation and funding agency goals
  • Identification of strengths and gaps
  • Communication with agency officials
  • Preparation for site visits

Project Management

  • Development and management of checklists and timelines
  • Facilitation of team meetings
  • Coordination of proposal support team

Development and Review of Proposal Content

  • Development of writing templates based on solicitation and review criteria
  • Management of internal and external (e.g., red team) reviews
  • Proposal review and editing

Connection to Resources

  • Consultations with experts and partners
  • Proposal services (e.g., graphic design)
  • Curated written resources for specialized proposal elements

Launch

The Office of Research Development provides administrative support and guidance for the initial center launch period.

Interim Support to Initiate Center Activities

  • Guidance on operational best practices and institutional resources and processes
  • Oversight of administrative, financial, hiring, communications, and other workflows

Contact the Research Development Team

We provide support packages tailored to the needs and resources of the investigator team. Support depends on the office's capacity at the time of the request. Please contact Rebecca Terns at rebecca.terns@gatech.edu as early as possible to inquire about support.