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The Office of Proposal Development (OPD) promotes the advancement of university initiatives by supporting the development and preparation of highly competitive grant proposals. OPD is committed to providing Stony Brook's research community with a comprehensive suite of services to foster the development and growth of research activities. In addition to proposal management, our support services include identifying extramural funding opportunities, coordinating limited submission competitions, nurturing research collaborations, and connecting researchers to institutional resources. We also organize workshops and trainings in grantsmanship, coordinate external copy editing and graphic design services, serve as project managers for the proposal development process, handle the administrative requirements and manage a repository of sample grant proposal materials. Our team’s forward-thinking approach to research development provides faculty with tactical support for large-scale proposals, ensuring that they are aligned with sponsor funding priorities.

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US Quantum Information Science Summer School 2024 Call for Applications
Oak Ridge National Laboratory will host the second US QIS Summer School facilitated by the US Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers from July 15 to 26, 2024.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
Review the Summer School webpage for eligibility and application information.
Apply for the US QIS Summer School


MRSEC Seed Grant Program Announcement
The Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of the Provost, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the College of Arts and Sciences are please to announce this seed grant program to fund collaborative efforts between researchers at Stony Brook University seeking to apply to NSF’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) program. We anticipate the next MRSEC solicitation to be announced during the Fall 2024 semester. In preparation for this, Stony Brook University is launching a campus-wide seed grant program to begin forming competitive Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs). 
Networking Event: To assist with the formation of IRGs, the Office of Proposal Development will host a networking event to bring researchers together on March 20, 2024 from 4 to 6 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Stony Brook University. Learn more and register by March 18 for the MRSEC Event
Award: This seed grant program will award up to four (4) Interdisciplinary Research Groups, IRGs, each addressing a fundamental materials science topic. Awarded projects will receive between $40,000 and $75,000 (average award size $50,000) for a maximum award period of 12 months. 
Deadline: Full proposals due Monday, May 6, 2024 via the MRSEC Seed Grant Program Application Portal.
Review the Request for Applications.


2023-24 SUNY Research Seed Grant Program 
SUNY has announced the RFP for the NIH Resubmission and NSF Revised Submission Support Awards under the 2023-24 SUNY Research Seed Grant Program.
SUNY Deadlines: March 31, 2024; June 30, 2024
How to Submit: To apply to this program, PIs must follow the internal submission process detailed below. Please note that myResearch is not required for this submission. PIs must complete the full application in the Foundant online grant management system five (5) days in advance of the targeted SUNY deadline, to allow time for review and to obtain signatures from the VPR and Provost. Applications must be completed in the portal by Monday, March 25, 2024, but we encourage early submission to ensure enough time for routing and to obtain signatures. If an application is not received before the five (5) day deadline, the PI will be in jeopardy of not being able to submit. PIs must provide their OSP Pre-Award Specialist with the 'Can Submit' permission through the 'Collaborate' function in the submission portal.
Any questions should be directed to PI's OSP Pre-Award Specialist in the Office of Sponsored Programs.


Spring 2024 OVPR Seed Grant Program Announcement
We are pleased to announce that the next cycle of the OVPR Seed Grant Program competition is now open! 
What Does it Fund: The OVPR Seed Grant Program aims to give Stony Brook University faculty a competitive edge in securing external research funds by supporting and fostering innovative scientific and scholarly activities that will lead to the development of proposals with a greater likelihood of success.
Applicant Requirements: To serve as Principal Investigator an individual must have a current full-time faculty appointment at Stony Brook University. Titles that require no prior approval from Chair to serve as PI include: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Distinguished Professor, Clinical Professor, Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, Research Professor. Individuals with different titles are required to submit a letter from their Department Chair. 
Award:  Itemized budgets should not exceed $70,000 and typical project lengths should be 12-18 months. Proposals should provide a clear timeline to the submission of a proposal to an external sponsor within 18 months.
Deadline: Full proposals due Thursday, May 2, 2024 via the Seed Grant Program Application Portal. Please note that applications must be submitted through the Qualtrics portal for consideration.
Review the application details, including timeline and FAQs.
Questions should be directed to the Office of Proposal Development at OPD_OVPR@stonybrook.edu


Call for Proposals: 2024 Applied Research and Development (ARAD) Program
The Center for Biotechnology has announced a Call for Proposals for their 2024 Applied Research and Development (ARAD) Program.
The ARAD program provides matching funds on a competitive basis to support collaborations between Stony Brook University faculty and NY State corporate partners in all areas of medical biotechnology. These areas include research technologies, diagnostics, therapeutics and medical devices. The primary interest is in supporting development of technologies that will help companies hit commercially relevant milestones, and that have the potential to positively impact the New York State economy.
Deadline for receipt of applications is May 15, 2024 by 5pm. No exceptions will be made.
Further details are found within the forms pages and all forms may be accessed on the Center for Biotechnology website. Applications are accepted and considered on a competitive basis and are subject to the availability of funds. Approval from the Research Foundation Sponsored Programs is not required prior to submission, but will be required if the project is selected for funding. All applications require a letter-of-support from a senior executive of the company confirming their corporate residency in New York State and financial commitment to match-fund the project. A single PDF version of the proposal and letter of support should be submitted to the Center for Biotechnology at: center_for_biotechnology@stonybrook.edu.