Proposal Support
The division offers comprehensive proposal support through Research Development Services, the primary unit dedicated to assisting faculty in navigating the complex federal research-funding landscape and preparing competitive grant proposals. This support includes grant-writing workshops, targeted webinars and other topic-specific workshops designed to address key aspects of the proposal process.
Proposal Development
RDS is Texas A&M University’s central office that supports the Texas A&M research community by providing proposal development services, resources, templates, and training. Additionally, RDS manages internal grant programs and the limited submission process.
For multidisciplinary funding opportunities requesting comprehensive support throughout the proposal development process.
For researchers requesting tailored proposal support and training to launch their research portfolio.
For proposals aligning with division priorities or requesting proposal support.
For funding opportunities limiting the number of applications from Texas A&M.
Resources
Research Toolbox
NetID RequiredResources (templates, institutional data, text) for use in competitive proposals.
Development programs and workshops to navigate the grant application process.
Request external proposal review or revision at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis
On-line, on-demand grantwriting courses, including live bootcamps and Q&A sessions.
Plagiarism detection and prevention technology to ensure the originality of written work before publication.
Resources to help researchers develop broader impacts to meet National Science Foundation’s merit review criterion through education and outreach collaborations.
Proposal Submission
Take these steps to successfully submit your proposal: access Maestro, contact your proposal administrator with key details, complete compliance tasks, secure required approvals and ensure your proposal meets sponsor guidelines.
Search the SRS database to identify the administrator assigned to your area.
Follow these procedures when submitting proposals for external funding to ensure compliance and streamline the submission process.
Your proposal administrator will review the sponsor’s guidelines and assist you with the preparation of a proposal budget.
Access required forms and resources for proposal submissions, and submit Indirect Cost waivers through Maestro with necessary details to ensure compliance and system benefits.
The university must track and report cost sharing, whether mandated or volunteered, to ensure compliance, transparency and accurate accounting of contributions.
Administrative Resources
Employ these assets to strengthen the administration of your research proposals and projects, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and greater competitiveness.
PI Eligibliity
Request FormRequest an exception using this form if you do not meet the principal investigator (PI) eligibility criteria in Texas A&M Rule 15.01.01.M5.01.
Explore the research-related career ladders developed by Texas A&M to support your expertise and advance your research career.
Request a letter of support from the vice president for research when required by the proposal guidelines or when it can enhance your application’s competitiveness.
Review the current rates for Texas A&M System members, including long-form and short-form agreements for applicable institutions.
Implement practices to organize, document, store, share and preserve your data, ensuring it remains usable over time.
Maintain transparency by disclosing, documenting or seeking approval for financial interests and outside activities.