Strategy & Engagement Core
Provides strategic intelligence and planning as well as proactive stakeholder and partner engagement.
RIO Funding & Awards Core
Administers internal grant competitions and award programs that seed innovative research.
Proposal Development Core
Provides tailored services to support grant proposal development and submission for a wide range of funding agencies and grants.
Services & Expertise
RDO provides resources and services to help researchers compete for internal and external funding and strategically grow their research programs.
Strategy and Engagement Core
Strategic Intelligence, Forecasting and Planning
- Horizon scanning and landscape analysis
- Funding opportunity identification
- Strategic planning for research teams and units
Proposal Strategy
- Review and consulting on funder priorities
- Proposal strategy development
- Project planning and management/governance strategy
Stakeholder and Partner Engagement
- Stakeholder and partner identification and network building
- Convenings and facilitation services
RIO Funding and Awards
- Internal research funding opportunities (pre and post award management)
- Internal awards programs
- Limited submissions
- Matching funds program
Collaborations and Initiatives
- Committee support (CRAD, RAD+, RADPN)
- Interdisciplinary research support initiatives
RIO Internal Funding and Awards Programs
Proposal Development Core
Proposal Development and Management
- Project management
- Review and consulting on proposal requirements
- Team formation and wrap around support
- Budget strategy and development
- Cost share identification and recruitment
- Proposal writing for non-scientific sections
Proposal Review and Submission
- Proposal editing
- Proposal review coordination (e.g., red team review)
- Coordination with Research Administration on MN-GEMS submission
- Coordination on submission for funder-specific platforms (e.g. research.gov)
Post-Submission Support
- Site visit strategy
- Program/project start-up support
RDO News & Announcements
Spring 2026 Grant-in-Aid Program Awards Twenty-Four Projects Across Two Campuses
The Research and Innovation Office has awarded 24 grants as part of the Spring 2026 Grant-in-Aid program. The awards have been presented to principal investigators across 12 colleges and two campuses.
Six Projects Receive Awards Aimed at Advancing National Security Innovation
RIO and NSRI have selected six projects to receive the first NSRI Seed Grants. These grants are focused on catalyzing innovative research that addresses high-priority national security challenges.
NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Research Seminar
Join the School of Public Health and Research Development Office on June 3 to explore NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. Perfect for researchers at all career stages.