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About

The division is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation.

About the VPR STAFF DIRECTORY

About the Division

Mission Statement

Advancing and strengthening all aspects of the research enterprise.

Senior Administrative Leadership Team

Associate vice presidents, executive directors and directors

Faculty Research Organizations

Council of Principal Investigators and University Research Council

About the Research Enterprise

The Strategic Plan

Download the entire plan or the abbreviated version.

Themes and Sub-themes

Download a packet of fact sheets for details about each.

Highlights (2023)

Gathers and frames data into six foundational categories.

Quicklinks
    Fact Sheets
    Research Rankings
    Feedback
Funding

Seek external funding from governments, non-profits or corporations. Apply for internal grants for interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary projects.

Funding Newsletters

Internal

Advancing Discovery to Market

Nurtures commercial potential of recent discoveries.

Arts & Humanities Fellows Program

Provides multi-year support for scholarship or creative works

Panther RISE Grant Program

Fosters collaboration with Prairie View A&M University.

Research Development Fund

Supports strategic investments across the research enterprise.

Research Leadership Fellowship

Develops junior faculty into the next research leaders.

Targeted Proposal Teams

Encourages collaboration across disciplines.

External

Search for Funding

Navigate databases to identify opportunities.

Federal Funding

Explore online access to departments and agencies.

Limited Submissions

Understand how the division identifies and manages these opportunities.

Private Foundations

Consider options for non-profit support.

Quicklinks
Proposal Support

Generate applications that compete more effectively for research dollars.

Proposal Development

Research Development Services

Central office providing proposal support, resources, and professional development.

Multidisciplinary Proposal Development

For multidisciplinary funding opportunities.

Early Career Faculty

For researchers launching their portfolios.

Special Strategic Projects

For proposals that align with division priorities.

Proposal Submission

Sponsored Research Services – Getting Started

Master the steps for submitting a successful proposal.

Submission Guidelines

Follow the approve process for pursuing external funding.

Budget Development

Work with a proposal administrator.

Quicklinks
    Proposal Forms
    Tutorials
    Find Your SRS Contact
    Time and Effort
    Institutional Letter of Support
    Cost Rates
    Limited Submission
    Research Titles and Staffing
    iThenticate
    Hanover Research: Proposal Review
    Bouvier Grant Group: NIH Proposal Training Courses
Awards & Projects

Get help with starting, managing or closing a project.

Starting a Project

SRS PI Guidebook

Delve into services offered throughout the project cycle.

Contract Negotiations

Protect your interests and Texas A&M’s.

Facilities and Administration

Learn your cost rates.

Project Set-Up

Ensure a project meets all requirements.

Managing a Project

Project Administration

Exercise best practices from establishment to closeout.

Maestro

Streamline project administration.

Informational Sessions

“Answers for You” videos address vital topics and issues.

Project Closeout

Meet the requirements for final technical reports.

Quicklinks
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Research Compliance

Understand the laws, rules and regulations for conducting research that is safe, legal and ethical.

Report an Incident / Concern Research Misconduct

Research Compliance and Biosafety

Animal Welfare Program

Gain approval for animal research or teaching at Texas A&M.

Biosafety Program

Obtain consent before initiating research involving biohazards.

Human Research Protection Program

Protect the rights and welfare of participants.

Biosafety Occupational Health Program

Reduce the risk of exposing personnel.

Security and Export Controls

High Risk International Activity

Manage the transboundary aspects of your research.

Export Controls

Comply with all U.S. laws and regulations.

Conflict of Interest

Disclose all activities outside of Texas A&M.

Time and Effort

Certify for sponsored projects using TimeTraq or certification system.

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    Send an email to IRB
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Research Support

Offers cutting-edge resources, services and facilities to investigators and their teams.

Core Facilities

Provide state-of-the-art instrumentation, technologies and specialized scientific services.

Centers and Institutes

Organize collaborations to take on major challenges.

Comparative Medicine Program

Offers high quality animal care at affordable cost.

Postdoctoral Affairs

Serves postdocs and the faculty who train them.

Research Data Management

Organizes, stores, preserves and shares findings and results.

Resources on Generative AI in Research

Guidance from federal agencies on generative AI in research.

Division Centers, Institutes, and Facilities
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    Microscopy and Imaging Center
    Materials Characterization Facility
Units

Through its units, the Division of Research delivers strategic support to further Texas A&M’s research mission.

Staff Directory
Research Compliance and Biosafety

Provides guidance in biosafety, animal welfare and human research protection.

Research Development Services

Offers no-cost consultation and training for developing proposals.

Research Security and Export Controls

Helps to safeguard integrity of research and scholarship.

Sponsored Research Services

Works with researchers in the administration of funded projects.

Strategic Initiatives

Coordinates cross-cutting initiatives to advance the research enterprise.

Postdoctoral Affairs

Advances postdoctoral research and career development through support and collaboration.

Quicklinks
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Research Leadership Fellowship

The Research Leadership Fellowship program (RLF) seeks to develop of a community of next-generation research leaders and to support the submission of interdisciplinary grant proposals. Fellows participate in informational and experiential components including leadership-training workshops, fellowship-community events and the submission of interdisciplinary proposals.

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Eligibility

Tenured or tenure-track Texas A&M University faculty at the advanced (four years in position at time of submission) assistant or early (within two years of promotion at time of submission) associate levels nominated by the unit dean or delegate, and eligibility of the nominee to apply as a principal investigator (PI) for external funding. Exceptions to these criteria are considered on a case-by-case basis by the nominating unit.

Size of Award

A total of $1 million is annually available in this fund. Fellows will be awarded $75,000 for one year.

Requirements

The awardee must commit to:

Participating in leadership training and other RLF community/mentoring events provided by the Division of Research

The curriculum consists of a series of seminars and workshops on structural and pedagogical topics such as: institutional structure and mission; national/institutional challenges facing researchers; leadership theories/concepts; research leadership roles and responsibilities; finance/budgeting models; communicating the value of research, disciplinary and institutional cultures; and compliance.

Submitting an extramural interdisciplinary research proposal or a body of work appropriate to the discipline (e.g., national/international performance or exhibition) as PI within 16 months of award

The proposals should include a minimum of three (3) Texas A&M Faculty/researchers (including tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track researchers) from two or more disciplines or bodies of specialized knowledge and with no record of significant research collaboration (i.e., previous proposals submissions, awards, or publications). The extramural proposal type is flexible but must be consistent with the goals of the awardee and achieve an impact on Texas A&M. Such impact could be the attainment of a strategic priority, growth in new knowledge or technology, contribution to society, or positioning of the team for future opportunities.

Submitting a final report within 60 days of proposal submission

The final report should include evidence and information about the proposal submission. Awardees are required to submit brief annual progress reports for two years following completion of the funded award to state progress on the following metrics: publications, external grant funding, or further leadership projects/opportunities stemming from the award. Any abstracts or publications arising from the work funded by this seed program must cite the appropriate funding source.

Budgeting

Funds may be used for supporting RLF activities including up to two months of salary (across 11 months to reflect time and effort), course buyout, graduate student or post-doctoral salaries, materials, and supplies; limited justifiable travel, coordination meetings, and workshops. Equipment cannot be purchased with these funds. Program funds are not eligible for indirect costs.

Supporting Resources

The Division of Research will support each RLF awardee with the following resources: management of early proposal development processes (preparing for anticipated sponsor requirements and review criteria); professional development, including leadership and team science; enhanced understandings of inter- and transdisciplinary research, team leadership and collaborative conditions; co-creation of research projects; and the evaluation and dissemination of interdisciplinary research findings.

Submission

Proposals should be submitted via InfoReady where they will be routed to the appropriate dean’s office for review and nomination. College or school nominations should be prioritized by the dean’s office if more than one nomination is submitted from a given college.

Submissions have closed.

Review and Selection

All college/school submissions will be reviewed by the Division of Research review team with priority given to those proposals ranked by a college or school as their priority. Evaluations will be based on a standardized rubric developed around the following proposal and nomination elements:

Research Leadership

Demonstrated leadership potential of nominee and documented unit-level strategy for effectively using the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained by the RDF awardee to support the achievement of Texas A&M research goals.

Merit and Significance

Is the question being addressed a major issue? Will the proposal concept advance research in the field?  Does it challenge the current state-of-the-art? Will it overcome a barrier to advancing research in this field and broaden the horizon for future research?

Innovation and Differentiators

Does the concept leverage new theories, tools, or applications to advance the field? Will the project shift the current paradigm in the field? Are technical or intellectual innovations included in the concept?

Anticipated Timeline

The typical timeline is (a) fall announcement of annual program, (b) proposal submission deadline of May 1, 2024, and (c) award commencement Sept. 1, 2024.

Application Process

Eligible researchers submit via InfoReady a Letter of Interest to their dean’s office for review and nomination consideration.

VISION: A clear personal vision that aligns with the strategic goals of the Texas A&M research enterprise. Candidates should provide specific examples of how their personal goals and abilities connect to the Texas A&M research enterprise and what they are committed to accomplishing.

COMMITMENT: Confirmation of their commitment to informational and experiential components of the fellowship (i.e., leadership-training workshops, fellowship-community events, and the submission of an interdisciplinary proposal and interest or value and/or experience with interdisciplinary research.

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROPOSAL: A brief summary of the target area and how it will positively impact Texas A&M.

Following a review of letters of interest, the dean’s office will submit via InfoReady a letter of nomination and priority rankings (if more than one nomination from the college or school). Nomination letters should speak to the review criteria outlined above and address the following questions.

DEVELOPMENTAL PREPARATION: Is the candidate prepared to make maximum use of this training opportunity including the background and experience? Is there a clear link between this fellowship and the needs of the individual and the college/school? How is this the “right” program for this individual at this time?

FUTURE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Does the college/school have a clear strategy for this individual that effectively uses the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained to support the achievement of Texas A&M research goals? Is the college/school prepared to enhance return on investment including a reentry plan stating specific actions that college/school administration will support to enable the participant to contribute beyond their regular duties upon completion of the fellowship.

The Division of Research will review the nominations and award the RLF per the criteria provided above.

The successful candidate will be notified of award and an introductory RLF-community meeting will be established with RLF leaders, proposals team to discuss roles, responsibilities, and timelines.

Contact

Gerianne Alexander

Associate Vice President For Research Office of the Vice President for Research Division of Research Research Integrity Officer (RIO) Research Security and Export Controls Division of Research
  • galexander@tamu.edu
  • (979) 845-8585
Administrative Contact Jillian Franke Executive Assistant II jillianfr7@tamu.edu (979) 845-8064
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