Proposal Reviewer Fund (Maryland Catalyst Fund)
Internal — University of Maryland only
The Proposal Reviewer Fund from the University of Maryland supports faculty by funding expert external reviews to strengthen major research proposals before submission.
Funder: University of Maryland
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted any time, subject to fund availability)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per project; 50% cost-share required from the applicant’s unit.
Summary: Supports UMD faculty with honoraria for external experts to review draft proposals for major external funding opportunities.
Key Information: Only covers external reviewer honoraria for significant external proposals; 50% departmental cost share is mandatory.
Description
The Proposal Reviewer Fund, part of the Maryland Catalyst Fund at the University of Maryland, provides support for faculty seeking to enhance the competitiveness of their proposals to large or significant external funding opportunities. The fund specifically covers honoraria for external subject matter or agency experts who conduct rigorous, pre-submission reviews (“red team” reviews) of draft proposals. By leveraging critical external feedback, the program aims to strengthen proposal quality and responsiveness to sponsor requirements, thereby increasing the likelihood of securing major awards. This fund is managed by the Research Development Office and overseen by the Vice President for Research.
