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RD Service Expansion (2025)

In response to faculty needs and the evolving federal funding landscape, ASU Research Development expanded its services in 2025 to include Proposal Coaching. This offering provides targeted support for proposals that fall outside RD’s original scope, including those with annual budgets under $1M. Our team continues to offer full proposal management for larger projects. Services are available to any unit at ASU.

Get Started

To request support, email researchdevelopment@asu.edu with the sponsor/program link, deadline, PI and unit, assigned RA and a short project summary. Requests are reviewed on a rolling, first-come basis.

Full Proposal Management

 

Intended for proposals with a $1M+ annual budget and/or institutional strategic priority.

What it includes:

  • A dedicated Proposal Manager and end-to-end coordination
  • Comprehensive timeline and task tracking
  • Compliance review and coordination with Research Advancement for budgets and routing
  • Draft management, team facilitation, and final submission readiness

Who it's for:

  • Faculty and research teams pursuing center-scale, institutional, or interdisciplinary proposals
  • Teams coordinating large, multi-unit or multi-institution submissions
  • Investigators planning competitive resubmissions or building toward large-scale funding

Note: Full Proposal Management is provided on a rolling, first-come basis; early engagement (3+ months) is recommended.

Proposal Coaching

 

Intended as targeted, time-limited support for teams that need strategic input but retain internal capacity.

What it includes: Two focused consultations: an initial kickoff with basic tools (calendar, checklist, templates) and a brief pre-submission meeting for formatting and compliance.

Who it’s for: Fast-turnaround proposals, projects below the $1M+ dollar threshold, early-career faculty, or teams already with strong internal capacity.

Note: Proposal Coaching does not include full content editing or hands-on submission management. Teams remain responsible for drafting, folder management, and final submission.

What is a Proposal Manager?

RD Proposal Managers partner with teams to interpret solicitations, develop realistic timelines, align internal reviewers, coordinate with Research Advancement, and verify submission readiness. They drive coordination and ensure sponsor and institutional requirements are met. RD Proposal Management services are provided at no-cost to ASU units.