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Proposal & Program Support<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are an early career faculty or a seasoned researcher looking for increased funding, RIO can help you hone your proposal. We provide comprehensive support in every stage of the process<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Funding opportunity prospecting and capacity building. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Preparing writing templates or outlines for key proposal components like project descriptions and technical narratives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Designing graphics and figures that improve technical comprehension for reviewers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Consulting on outreach strategies for effective, beneficial broader impacts activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Reviewing proposal drafts for clarity, accessibility, and narrative while meeting the merit review criteria of solicitations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Leveraging other campus services specific to your proposal needs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Proposal support is always free of charge for engineering researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Contact Us to Get Started!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    RIO Grants at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    >75%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    success rate for assisted NSF CAREERs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    large-scale wins since 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    70+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    faculty supported since 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Have a plan for something bigger<\/span>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to providing direct proposal support, RIO has a college- and campus-wide network of resources to help PIs build successful and impactful collaborative research programs<\/strong>. Our team can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Develop tailored visual and communications strategies that engage a wide range of stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Work with the Grainger Institute for Engineering<\/strong> to turn research initiatives into interdisciplinary centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Collaborate with the Office of Corporate Relations<\/strong> to help PIs engage with industry and forge new partnerships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Administer reimbursements for strategic congressional visits and travel.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Collaborate to provide professional development, grant writing, and research development workshops. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      RIO Programs & Centers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Like what you see?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Let us help you bring your research to life! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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