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?
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Research News:
Call for Reviewers
Earlier this year, the Office for Research and Innovation hosted the Faculty Reviewer Appreciation Event, where we recognized faculty members and staff who have offered their valuable services as reviewers for us. Read more about this event in the recent SBU News article: Faculty Reviewers Honored by Office for Research and Innovation.
We are currently looking for SBU faculty members to review for our Spring 2025 OVPR Seed Grant Program. If you are interested in serving as a reviewer for this program, or future Seed Grant Programs and Limited Competitions, we invite you to submit your interest via our new Call for Reviewers.
SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF)
The SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund ("TAF") supports the advancement of SUNY innovations from the lab to the marketplace. There
is no limit on the amount of Pre-Proposals that can be submitted. All applicants are
strongly encouraged to discuss their interest in submitting a Pre-Proposal with Intellectual
Property Partners (contact information: jesse.lobenhofer@stonybrook.edu) prior to preparing and submitting a Pre-Proposal Application. Please see below for
details on the opportunity and application process.
WHAT DOES IT FUND: Projects that will advance the commercial readiness of technologies aligning with
the Topic Areas and Funding Tracks (listed in the SUNY TAF Class of 2025 Solicitation and Administrative Guidelines).
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: Faculty, staff, and students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
AWARD AMOUNT: Up to $50,000
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
- Pre-Proposals accepted through April 30, 2025 by 11.59 pm
- Pre-Proposal submissions will be reviewed by TAF personnel, and a subset of submissions that have met all of the eligibility requirements will advance to the second and final stage where they will be invited to submit a Full Proposal.
- Invited Full Proposals accepted through June 6, 2025 by 11.59 pm
- Full Proposals will be reviewed by an External Review Committee comprised of business and technical experts, investors, and venture development professionals.
For more information about this year’s eligibility requirements and the application process, please refer to the TAF Class of 2025 Solicitation and Administrative Guidelines.
REACH Funding Opportunity to Support Development of Biomedical Breakthroughs
Description: The development of promising innovations often stalls due to limited early-stage
funding to address translational uncertainties. The Center for Biotechnology's Research
Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (REACH) award program bridges the translation
gap between biomedical discovery and their development toward commercial goals. Program
funding is intended to determine feasibility, develop proof-of-concept, and ultimately
lead to follow-on funding, a strategic partnership, or company formation.
Award: REACH offers two funding pathways for faculty and postdoctoral researchers: Feasibility
Awards ($50K, 12 months) support early-stage translational research, and Proof of
Concept Awards ($100K, 12 months) to advance existing intellectual property with clinical
applications.
Deadline: May 15, 2025
For info sessions, eligibility and deadlines visit our REACH Website and FAQ.
Questions? Contact Dee Dao, PhD: dee.dao@stonybrook.edu
SUNY Startup Summer School (S4)
Now in its sixth year, SUNY Startup Summer School (S4) offers virtual accelerated
entrepreneurial education and training for participants to help them secure the initial
funding needed to get their technology to market.
Description: S4 is a one-stop destination for instructional webinars led by renowned speakers,
accelerated Innovation Corps entrepreneurial training by experienced coaches, and
proposal development support from experts who specialize in working with researchers
and startups. All SUNY students, faculty, staff, startup leaders, and community members
with entrepreneurial ambition are encouraged to enroll. S4 runs from late May through
end of July and there is no cost to participate. The program culminates at the end
of July with a Demo Day celebration where participants pitch their technology or venture
for one or more Technology Accelerator Fund Catalyst Investments of up to $50k.
Deadline: Applications are being accepted now through May 23, 2025
Learn more and register for the program