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2026 Proposal Development Program

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February 9, 2026

 

Dear Faculty,

The Office of Research Enhancement within the Division of Research invites faculty to apply for the 2026 Proposal Development Program, an initiative designed to support competitive grant proposal development. 

Participants will receive one-on-one coaching with a professional grant writer, with the goal of developing a complete proposal ready for submission to a major funding agency by December 1, 2026.

  • Application requirements include:
  • Name, department, and academic rank
  • Target funding agency or agencies
  • Approximate proposal due date
  • Estimated budget range
  • Description of the proposed research (no more than two pages)
  • Indication of whether the proposal is a resubmission, if applicable

Submit applications here: https://utrgv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Agp5qhZIbZINy6 

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Selections will be competitive, and participants will be notified by March 23, 2026. 

Questions may be directed to the Office of Research Enhancement within the Division of Research at ResearchEnhancement@utrgv.edu.

Sincerely,
Megan Keniry, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for Research Enhancement
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