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?

Research News

Upcoming Workshops

Active Limited Competitions and Canvasses

Noteworthy Funding Opportunities

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Research News:

Stony Brook Trustees Faculty AwardsDescription: The Stony Brook Trustees Faculty Award recognizes promising early-career faculty for their significant contributions to research, scholarship, and art-making. These awards provide funding opportunities to support and advance their work in these areas. This award is offered by the Office of the Provost in collaboration with the Office for Research and Innovation.
Eligibility: Full-time, second-term assistant professors who have completed their review process and at least three years at Stony Brook
Deadline: Nominations due March 31, 2026
Learn more about and submit a nomination to the Trustees Faculty Awards

Research Conference/Workshop Seed Grant Program Spring 2026The 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.
Eligibility: To apply for the Research Conference/Workshop Seed Grant Program, 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. Additional eligibility criteria can be found in the Request for Applications.
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 in July 2026. Events should take place within 12 months of the award start date.
Deadline: Full proposals due April 13, 2026, via the InfoReady Application Portal.
For more information, review the Request for Applications.
Questions: If you have questions or need further information, please email the Office of Proposal Development at OPD_OVPR@stonybrook.edu.

Reports and Articles of Interest

- The White House released its National Policy Framework for AI to provide legislative recommendations to Congress.
- The NIH Director says that the agency will be able to spend its FY26 funds by the end of the fiscal year.
- The White House OSTP has taken on a lead role in coordinating national space policy.
- The White House has released its Cyber Strategy for America.

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 Reviewers

If 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.