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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Winter 2025 OVPR Revise and Resubmit Seed Grant Program
The Winter 2025 OVPR Revise and Resubmit Seed Grant Program is now accepting applications.
What Does it Fund: The program will support the resubmission efforts of PIs/teams who have received highly favorable summary statements on prior, unfunded grant proposals submitted to external sponsors. The funds are to be utilized to explicitly address concerns and gaps in the original submissions as indicated by the reviewers. The OVPR Revise and Resubmit Seed Grant program will accept proposals from PIs targeting external funding opportunities from any sponsor for their resubmissions.
Applicant Requirements: Please review the eligibility criteria carefully in the request for applications to determine whether you need a letter from your Department Chair.
Award: The average award size will be $10,000. Well-justified proposals may request up to a maximum of $15,000. This cycle is expected to award a total of $30,000. Award periods will vary but will be no longer than 12 months. PIs are expected to apply for external grants within the award period.
Deadline: Proposals are accepted on a quarterly basis, beginning with a deadline of Friday, January 3, 2025, via the Revise and Resubmit Seed Grant Program Application Portal in InfoReady.
For more information, review the request for applications.

Partner Announcement: NSF Engine - Seeking AI Projects for Health Innovations
The University at Buffalo (UB) has been invited to submit a full proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program, focusing on advancing AI-enabled health and medicine innovations to drive transformative impacts in research, workforce development, and economic growth. This Engine lies at the intersection of two SUNY Strategic Research Investment (STRIVE) areas – Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology.

To support this effort, UB is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify existing or upcoming research and development projects across SUNY that align with the themes of AI in health and medical innovation. Your input will help shape the design of the NSF Engine program. Selected projects may be included in the Engine proposal, potentially leading to funding and collaboration opportunities.

We invite submissions related to areas including:

AI-driven biomedical innovations (therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, assistive technologies)
AI for chronic disease or mental health management
AI applications in clinical practice, public health, healthcare logistics, and health parity for at-risk populations
Workforce training and education in AI-enabled healthcare
AI in health policy development

Please submit your RFI responses by Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Questions? Contact: ahtitus@buffalo.edu; Albert H. Titus, Associate Vice President for Regulatory Support, University at Buffalo

Spring 2025 Research Conference/Workshop Seed Grant Program
The Spring 2025 Research Conference/Workshop Seed Grant Program is now accepting applications.
What Does it Fund:The Office for Research and Innovation, the Office of the Provost, the Office of the Executive Vice President for Health Sciences, and the Office of the President are pleased to invite applications for a seed grant program to fund the execution of research-focused conferences/workshops taking place at Stony Brook University. This program will only accept proposals for one-time events, and funds should be used for conference/workshop implementation.
Applicant Requirements: An individual must have a current full-time faculty appointment. All applications will need the endorsement of a Department Chair or a School/College Dean.
Award: The total budget for this conference program is $40,000. The maximum award size is $5,000 for a period of 12 months. Awards will start April 2025. Events should take place within 12 months of the award start date. Funds should be used to execute a conference/workshop on the Stony Brook University campus with the intent to provide an avenue to showcase novel research, build new research collaborations and/or apply for external grants. Budgets may include event space rental, set up, and food for participants, as well as honorariums, lodging, and transportation for external speakers. Funds cannot be used retroactively for events that have already occurred.
Deadline: Full proposals due February 13, 2025, via the InfoReady Spring 2025 Conference/Workshop Seed Grant Program Application Portal.
Please note that the application is available on InfoReady. You can sign in using your Net-ID and your @stonybrook.edu email address. Please explore the portal to familiarize yourself with the application prior to submitting your proposal.
For more information, review the request for applications.

Spring 2025 OVPR Seed Grant Program
The Spring 2025 OVPR Seed Grant Program is now accepting applications.
What Does it Fund: The 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: We are following the Principal Investigator (PI) Eligibility Policy. Please review it carefully to determine whether you need a letter from your Department Chair. Additional eligibility requirements can be found in the request for applications.
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 April 1, 2025 via the InfoReady Spring 2025 OVPR Seed Grant Program Application Portal.
New Requirement: All applications must be submitted via InfoReady. You can sign in using your Net-ID and your @stonybrook.edu email address. Please allow sufficient time to familiarize yourself with the portal prior to submitting your proposal.
Review the application details, including timeline and FAQs.