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.
How do I request services and/or receive information from OPD?
FIND OPD'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE
Research News:
QED-C Seeks Vice Chairs for Technical Advisory Committees
QED-C is inviting expressions of interest for Vice Chair roles across its six Technical
Advisory Committees (TACs). These leadership positions offer a meaningful way to contribute
to the direction and impact of the consortium and the broader quantum ecosystem. Vice
Chairs support the TAC Chairs in driving committee work forward—they help guide focus
areas, encourage engagement from members, and connect committee discussions with QED-C
leadership and initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to help shape priorities
across key domains of quantum science and technology.
Deadline: Nominate a Peer by August 7, 2025; Self-Nominate or Accept Nomination by August
15, 2025
Learn more and submit interest in QED-C Technical Advisory Committees
SUNY Research Leadership Academy
The SUNY Research Leadership Academy is a bold new initiative designed to elevate
mid- and senior-level STEMM faculty across the SUNY system to become visionary research
leaders through impactful communication and a strong, system-wide leadership network.
Led by: The world-renowned Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, the School of Communication
and Journalism, the Offices of Research, Innovation, and Diversity at Stony Brook
University and the SUNY Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development.
Deadline: August 15, 2025
Learn more and apply to the SUNY Research Leadership Academy
Lab-to-fab Innovation Fast Track (LIFT)
Through the LIFT program, NORDTECH is excited to make their hub’s capability available to their members so they can test a good idea. This is not a grant opportunity; NORDTECH
will facilitate access by running wafers, covering the cost of tool time or staff
time, or subsidizing test/measurement services. Any headcount, supplies, or consumables
would not be covered. NORDTECH is looking for small experiments which would require
less than one year’s time, or potentially a series of such experiments, that: Utilize
their facilities, especially ideas that require the use of multiple facilities; Align
with the overall Commons mission of accelerating lab-to-fab technology transitions; Obtain proof-of-concept data that could help land larger
grant funding; or can be executed and completed fast.
Deadline: September 5, 2025
Learn more and submit to the LIFT program
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 ReviewersIf 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.