Research & Proposal Development

Research and Proposal Development is the process through which research concepts are refined, funding opportunities are identified, and competitive proposals are developed and submitted to sponsors. The Pre-Award team provides guidance and support throughout the proposal lifecycle, helping investigators align develop compliant and compelling applications and navigate institutional policies and procedures to maximize funding success.

 

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Research Development

Plan your research project, identify funding opportunities, and build a strong research foundation.

Proposal Development

Develop a clear, compelling proposal and prepare it for successful submission.

Research Development:

Research Development is the strategic first step of a research project, and includes project planning and proposal development. Key components of the research development process are summarized below.

Select the links below to explore resources that support the research development process.

 

Proposal Development:

Proposal Development is the process of creating a comprehensive and compelling document that outlines the details of a research project and requests funding or support from an external sponsor. The primary goal of proposal development is to effectively communicate the significance, objectives, methodology, and potential outcomes of the proposed research, persuading the sponsor that the project is worthy of financial or other support.

Select the links below to access resources for developing and submitting a strong proposal.

        research.wcu.edu

        Office of Research

        Undergraduate Research

        Graduate School

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