Research Development Office (RDO)
The Research Development Office (RDO) at the UAB Office of Research strives to expand the university's capability to continually discover and share new knowledge by connecting researchers to resources and providing support to increase their competitiveness in obtaining extramural funding. As a central resource, the research development team is here to assist investigators across the university in finding and securing funding to support their research, scholarship, and creative activities.
The Research Development Office aims to support research investigators across the proposal development continuum. Whether you are in the early stages of idea development or have a grant deadline quickly approaching, the RDO provides coordinates many supportive services and resources to help you at every step of the way. Learn more about how RDO can help you:
RDO News and Events
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Featured Resource: Hanover Research
Sep. 20, 2023
The Office of Research has a partnership with Hanover research to provide grant support services to UAB faculty. Hanover support focuses on improve your proposal’s alignment with the funder, responsiveness to the solicitation, competitiveness, and general grantsmanship.
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Request RDO Support
Sep. 13, 2023
The RDO assists faculty at the earliest stages of idea development who are pursuing large interdisciplinary research initiatives, including the preparation of grants that involving multiple schools, departments, divisions, or centers to support new research programs at UAB. The RDO is available to discuss your specific needs and connect you with the best internal and external resources to ensure your research project’s success. The RDO offers in-house proposal review services, including guidance on proposal structure, content, style, and grantsmanship.
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Stay Connected: Subscribe to Research Matters
Sep. 6, 2023
Research Matters is a weekly newsletter designed to effectively inform the UAB research community of important updates that affect research administration. The Office of Research Development regularly publishes news and updates through Research Matters. Subscribe so you do not miss our news and announcements!