Proposal Development
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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NSF Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Updating the PAPPG)
The NSF has issued a Comment Request on a proposal to update NSF policies through
the development of the U.S. NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG),
now to be renamed the NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA). The GFA would formalize
some of the Office of Management and Budget's proposed changes to Uniform Guidance,
including the ability of the agency to terminate or suspend grants at will and disallow
previously allowable publication costs. The GFA is also structured entirely differently
from the existing PAPPG; Read the GFA PDF.
NSF is seeking input on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information
shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden
of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) feedback on
the new design and display of information for users.
Deadline for submitting an individual response to NSF: Anyone who is interested in responding directly to NSF as an individual may do so
by submitting comments electronically on the government's regulations webpage by August 24, 2026. Individuals submitting responses should not submit on behalf of the institution.
2026-2027 Faculty Call for Proposals for the SUNY AI Platform Research Awards
This Call for Proposals invites researchers to submit a proposal for innovative research
projects that leverage the SUNY AI Platform, a secure, enterprise-grade AI environment powered by Google Cloud. The goal of this
initiative is to accelerate research and innovation across all disciplines by providing
access to cutting-edge AI tools, infrastructure, and expert support.
Eligibility: Principal Investigators must be faculty or research staff from a doctoral-granting
SUNY campus. Collaborators from any SUNY campus are welcome.
Disciplines: Researchers from all disciplines—from engineering and the sciences to business and
the humanities—are encouraged to apply.
Awards: Up to $50,000 in platform resources per project.
Resources: Awardees gain access to a comprehensive suite of resources, including:
- Advanced computing GPUs (A100, H100, H200, B200 and GB200) and TPUs on Google's AI Hypercomputer infrastructure
- Enterprise access to powerful AI models and tools like Gemini, NotebookLM, and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
- Access to over 200+ Google and third-party AI models (including Anthropic’s Claude Model Family and open models like Gemma) through Model Garden
- Technical consultation with Google Cloud experts and dedicated onboarding support
Deadline: Final Deadline: September 9, 2026. Proposals must be submitted to: SUNY ORIED Foundant Portal
Read the RFP for proposal guidelines, eligibility, review criteria, and available
resources
For questions regarding this RFP, please contact research@suny.edu or catherine.stollarpeters@suny.edu
Reports and Articles of Interest
- New government-wide policy ends support for gain-of-function research and creates stricter oversight for high-risk life sciences research; the new policy includes convening an interagency group to examine advances at the intersection of biological sciences and AI
- Office of Naval Research releases Science & Technology Strategy for FY2026
- A summary of keywords that were used to cancel federal grants at NIH, NSF, DoW, and NEH
- PhD admissions at major research universities are down for the second year in a row
McAllister & Quinn Weekly Opportunity & Strategic Intelligence Overview
Every week, McAllister & Quinn's Research Universities Practice sends out a weekly opportunity overview. These comprehensive
lists encompass research and development opportunities relevant to R1 and R2 institutions
across the Federal government. Visit OPD's Grant Proposal Resource Repository for the latest overview and an archive of previous overviews and other resources.
Link Your ORCID iD
Stony Brook University will soon be launching a new Research Information Management System (RIMS) to showcase SBU faculty research! To ensure your work is featured, please affiliate your ORCID iD with SBU. This public portal will enhance your visibility to collaborators, journalists, and funders. Link your ORCID iD. Questions? Contact orcid-support@stonybrook.edu.
Call for Reviewers
If you are interested in serving as a reviewer for future Seed Grant Programs and Limited Competitions, we invite you to submit your interest via our new Call for Reviewers.