Research Development

The VSU office of Research Development offers a comprehensive range of proposal development and grantsmanship services, including the identification of funding opportunities, proposal development support, identification of collaborators, and grantsmanship training and workshops for VSU faculty, staff, students and research development stakeholders.

VCU Research Partners

Find Federal and State Funding Opportunities

The Office of Research Development supports VSU faculty, centers and institute staff to find and apply to state and federal grants in an effort to bolster VSU's research engagement and scholarly productivity.

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Request RD Proposal Assistance & Request Grantsmanship Training

Need assistance navigating the arduous grant selection, proposal or partnership development process? Request research development assistance and/or grantsmanship training.

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Not sure which grant training you need?

There are a litany of state and federal grant resources and requirements. Let the Office of Research Development seamlessly walk you through trainings best suited for your grant writing needs.

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Testimonial from Director of Trojan Advance TLC

Michael A. Boone, Ph.D.

Testimonial from Director of Trojan Advance TLC

The Office of Research Development was an immense help with a project we worked on this year. Their guidance and support was instrumental in moving us forward. I was truly impressed with the level of expertise they provided and the amazing value they added to the process. We will definitely use their services in the future!

Contact Us

Lora Battle Bailey, Ph.D.
Director for Research Development
Meet with the Director for Research Development

lbbailey@vsu.edu

804-524-5385

Grant Agencies

National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF SEED FUND
Department of Education Grants
National Institutes of Health
VDOE Grants and Funding
CHIPS Incentives Funding Opportunities
National Endowment for the Arts

Testimonial from VSU Internship Coordinator

Horace D. Hutchinson, Ed.D

Testimonial from VSU Internship Coordinator

My experience with the Office of Research and Development has been transformative. When I contacted the office for assistance with sharpening my research questions for a more far-reaching effect on my audience, Dr. Bailey demonstrated experience, astute knowledge, and quality in understanding my purpose and provided guidance that Is sure to elicit appropriate survey results.

Testimonial from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center - Team Science Research Projects Manager

Rosuany (Rose) Vélez Acevedo, PhD, MS

Testimonial from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center - Team Science Research Projects Manager

Our partnership through the collaborative team science SUCCEED P20 grant provides cancer career-path training opportunities for undergraduate students at VSU through our summer internship. In conjunction with the VSU Office of Research Development we are further developing programs and opportunities to expand this initiative.

Testimonial from Executive Director for Research Strategy, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, VCU

Anita L. Harrison, MPA

Testimonial from Executive Director for Research Strategy, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, VCU

It has been such an honor to partner with the faculty, staff, and students at VSU over the last couple of years to develop career and research opportunities in cancer research. Our growing partnership is critical to our shared goals of diversifying the biomedical workforce and promoting cancer research - notably in promoting cancer health equity among so many of Virginia's communities that report a high cancer burden.