Research Grant Toolbox

 

If you are interested in talking to someone from STEM CORE about any of these options, please fill out this Grant Submission Form at least 2 weeks before your proposal is due to give STEM CORE a sufficient time to respond. 

1.Proposal or Broader Impacts Consultation
STEM CORE offers consultation services to investigators, providing verbal guidance based on research expertise, professional networks, and community connections. Consultation services may include general advice on proposal development, assistance in identifying relevant resources, and suggestions for effective dissemination strategies. Additionally, STEM CORE can guide proposal development by recommending key sections and language related to the broader impacts of the research. Consultants do not actively write proposals or execute projects; typically, the commitment involves 1-2 meetings to discuss your proposal.

2.Letters of Support or Letters of Collaboration
STEM CORE can provide letters of support or collaboration as a center. These letters may include a commitment to provide resources or support specified in the grant proposal if funded. Depending on the nature of the resources or support, the proposal may need to include an appropriate budget allocation for these contributions.

3.Faculty Network Connections
STEM CORE facilitates connections between faculty members who are seeking to collaborate with others across campus. Given the number of faculty with STEM CORE, we can suggest potential collaborators and make introductions to individuals you may not be familiar with, helping to strengthen your network within the university.

4.Formal Collaboration
STEM CORE members can serve as formal collaborators on a project, such as Co-PI or key personnel, depending on their involvement and contributions. Collaborators are actively engaged in the project, which may involve writing sections of the proposal, supporting the execution of the project, managing outreach components, or identifying opportunities for dissemination.

Submit a Request for Grant Assistance

Helpful Information

• Timeline for Proposals-Process for Beginners by STEM CORE
• Texas Tech University Institutional Research Facts and Trends
• ARIS Broader Impacts Toolkit & Wizzard
• Federal Statistical Research Data Center
• Texas Education Agency Reports
• Funding Opportunities