Complex Grant Development Program
Internal — University of Kentucky only
Complex Grant Development Program supports University of Kentucky researchers with coordinated proposal-development assistance to advance complex, large-scale research proposals toward submission.
Funder: University of Kentucky
Due Dates: Rolling (Requests for assistance)
Funding Amounts: Tailored proposal-development and research-infrastructure support
Summary: Supports University of Kentucky researchers in developing and submitting complex, large-scale grant proposals through coordinated, individualized assistance.
Key Information: Applicants must identify a specific funding mechanism or grant opportunity for the requested services.
Description
The University of Kentucky’s Complex Grant Development Program provides tailored assistance for developing and submitting specific complex research proposals. Through the Proposal Development Office, the program helps researchers access UK research infrastructure and processes, expedite proposal development, and obtain resources requiring coordinated support from multiple university units. Services span proposal planning and preparation, budgeting, regulatory submission, project management, compliance, and industry and partner coordination.
The program focuses on proposals with a bold thematic vision, broad scope, and transformational research, often contributing to a larger national agenda. Complex grants may bring together complementary projects and cores, multidisciplinary or cross-disciplinary approaches, and internal and external partners. Other characteristic features include high-level team management, education and training aligned with the research theme, high value to the university, and potential for long-term sustainability.
