We help researchers identify and pursue funding aligned with their expertise, priorities, and long-term goals. Through opportunity scouting, tailored consultations, and direct engagement with funding agencies, our team ensures UNT faculty stay informed and prepared for success.

Examples:

• Taiolred Funding Opportunity Form

• Faculty consultations on sponsor alignment and opportunity mapping

• Opportunity Sessions with Funding Agencies such as TxDOT, CPRIT, NIH, NEH, NEA, and NSF

We strengthen faculty research competitiveness through intentional skill-building and training. From developing targeted workshops and grantsmanship programs to mentoring early-career investigators, our team helps researchers refine their ideas, understand sponsor expectations, and build lasting proposal development capacity.

Examples of Support:

• Research BREAKS and professional development workshops

• Grantsmanship and early-career funding programs

• Tailored sessions on funding trends, sponsor priorities, and proposal readiness

We connect faculty across disciplines, campuses, and external organizations to spark interdisciplinary projects and large-scale proposals.

Examples:

• Facilitating introductions and team-building meetings

• Identifying shared research priorities across UNT and UNT Health Science Center

• Supporting the launch of interdisciplinary seed grant programs and collaborative initiatives

We cultivate a culture of research excellence and collaboration through events, programs, and recognition opportunities that celebrate and strengthen UNT’s research ecosystem. From large-scale showcases to cohort-based mentoring, these efforts foster engagement and long-term success across all career stages.

Examples of Support:

• University Research Day — celebrating student, faculty, and postdoctoral research

• Grant Academy and Washington, D.C. Fellows Program — advancing faculty funding readiness through proposal development support and direct engagement with federal agencies

• Proposal Manager Collaboration Meetings & Events – Shared learning and professional development for proposal management staff