Kent State University is heavily invested in ensuring the success of our faculty engaged in research and scholarly pursuits. Whether this is your first time pursuing funding for your research or you are a seasoned investigator, the Office of Research Faculty Development (ORFD) has programs that will help you make sure you are preparing the best possible grant proposal.

Wherever you are in the research process (just starting with an idea, need a team member, need to identify possible funding sources, or done with a draft proposal), the Office of Research Faculty Development can assist you in developing your research program, finding funding opportunities, and increasing your chances of funding success.

The Office of Research Faculty Development at Kent State University is heavily invested in ensuring the success of our faculty engaged in research and scholarly pursuits.  Whether you are new to seeking funding for your research or are a seasoned investigator, programming through the Office of Research Faculty Development can aid you in identifying potential collaborators, building a research team, and developing the best possible grant application. We work with faculty one-on-one and offer workshops throughout the year. We also sponsor a number of networking activities so that you can meet your colleagues at Kent State and the surrounding region.  Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can aid you in your research endeavors.