Strengthen your proposal from concept to submission.
Developing a competitive proposal takes more than strong ideas; it requires planning, coordination, and a clear strategy. Northwestern provides support to help you shape, develop, and position proposals for success, especially for complex or interdisciplinary opportunities.
Support is delivered through a partnership of Research Development, school and unit research administration teams, and other Office for Research resources.
Refine your project concept, align it with sponsor priorities, and identify the most competitive approach to framing your work.
Build strong, interdisciplinary teams and connect with collaborators across Northwestern and beyond.
Receive coordinated support for large, multi-investigator, or center-scale proposals, including project management and timeline development.
Strengthen clarity, organization, and alignment with sponsor expectations through structured feedback and editing support.
Provides strategic, early-stage support for proposal planning and development—particularly for large, complex, or interdisciplinary proposals. This includes guidance on positioning, team development, and overall proposal strategy.
Work closely with investigators on proposal preparation, including budgeting, sponsor guidelines, and internal requirements. These teams are often your first point of contact during proposal development.
Specialized support may be available depending on the opportunity, including limited submissions coordination and internal funding programs.