Research Support

The Office of Research Support partners with faculty, staff, engagement units and graduate students to advance research, scholarship and sponsored projects across the College of Education & Human Development. From identifying funding opportunities to developing competitive proposals and navigating the submission process, our team provides guidance and support at every stage of the grant lifecycle.

If you are considering an external funding opportunity, we encourage you to connect with a grant officer as early as possible. Early planning allows our team to provide the highest level of support and helps ensure a successful submission process. To get started, contact your assigned grant officer or complete the proposal intake form.

Timing matters. The earlier you contact us, the more support we can provide.

Access Research Support

The Research Support SharePoint site serves as a central hub for proposal development, research administration and funding resources for faculty, staff and researchers across the College of Education & Human Development. Whether you are preparing your first proposal or managing an established research portfolio, the site provides tools and resources to support your work.

Proposal development tools
Pre- and post-award guidance
Sponsor forms and guidelines
Budget development resources
Frequently asked questions
Proposal intake forms
Research support templates and documents
Poster printing support

Sharepoint Site Proposal intake form

Our Services

Funding Identification & Strategic Planning

We help researchers identify funding opportunities that align with their interests and goals by:

Searching funding databases and sponsor opportunities
Connecting investigators with relevant foundations and funding sources
Developing proposal preparation timelines
Coordinating internal approvals when needed
Facilitating conversations with program officers

Proposal Preparation

Our team helps investigators prepare competitive proposals by:

Providing proposal preparation checklists
Sharing examples of successful proposals when available
Identifying previously funded projects and investigators
Developing budgets and budget justifications
Assisting with required proposal components
Providing institutional and college boilerplate language

Proposal Review & Submission

We support the submission process by:

Reviewing proposal materials for completeness and compliance
Editing and formatting proposal documents when time permits
Preparing online application forms
Managing institutional approval processes
Coordinating submissions with the Office of Sponsored Programs

Training & Professional Development

We provide resources and learning opportunities that help investigators develop grant-writing skills and navigate the sponsored-project process, including:

New investigator support
Lunch & Learn sessions
Workshops and training opportunities
Proposal development resources and guidance

Human Subjects Research

The University of Missouri Institutional Review Board (IRB) provides training, guidance and review for research involving human participants. Investigators are responsible for completing required training and obtaining the appropriate approvals before research activities begin.