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About Us
SRD

Strategic Research Development

Research Development supports grantsmanship, funding, and proposal development.

ABOUT US


MISSION

The Strategic Research Development (SRD) team partners with investigators, staff, and leadership across the institution to enhance federally-funded research and scholarship capacity through strategic, innovative approaches. Our mission aligns with institutional priorities with a focus on developing large high-caliber interdisciplinary proposals and advancing early-career faculty research funding capabilities.


OUR FOCUS

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RESEARCH STRATEGY

Act as a thought partner for identifying competitive federal funding and mapping long-term agency engagement strategies.

  • Strategic Intelligence
  • Government Relations
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EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATORS

Leverage our expertise to guide early career and junior investigators in building a foundation of federal research funding.

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PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

Provide grantsmanship and review for federal proposals, with a focus on interdisciplinary projects and early career development.

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TEAM STEWARDSHIP

Serve as a strategic long-term partner for developing competitive and high-caliber complex proposals.

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INTERNAL FUNDING

Develop and disseminate internal funding resources, including Tufts Springboard, MUSE, and Tufts school-based opportunities.

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FINDING FUNDING

Best practices and tools for identifying external funding opportunities, including
Limited Submissions.

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