Division of Research Program Development
Funding Opportunities
The Division of Research Program Development (DRPD) assists University of Florida faculty and staff in the pursuit of internal and external research funding. The division identifies and publishes a list of Funding Opportunities for the UF community, coordinates the selection of UF’s nominees to limited submission programs, facilitates industry partnerships, and coordinates the annual Research Opportunity Seed Fund program.
The division assists in planning and coordinating large interdisciplinary research initiatives, including facilitating the preparation of grants involving multiple schools, colleges, divisions, or institutions to support new research programs at UF. The division also maintains a list of grantsmanship resources and boilerplate text to assist all faculty submitting proposals. The Division of Research Program Development is responsible for the following areas:
External Funding Opportunities
Discover the updated list of funding opportunities, graduate student funding opportunities, government funding resources and more
Internal Competitive Funding
View internal competitive funding resources, such as UF Research Foundation Awards, Research Opportunity Seed Fund and more
Request a Funding Search
Complete the form to get help identifying external support for specific research projects
Proposal Development Assistance
Receive consulting support for multiple-investigator proposals more than $1 million
Limited Submission Programs
Understand the necessary guidelines for selecting the proposal that will be submitted in response to a limited submission program
Staff Directory
| Name | Position | Phone Number | Office Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobha Jaishankar | Assistant Vice President and Lecturer | (352) 392-8247 | GRI 237 |
| Kelly Jacoby | Proposal Development Specialist | (352) 392-9270 | GRI 234 |
| Canan “Janan” Balaban | Proposal Development Specialist | (352) 294-2027 | GRI 234 |
| Justin Hendricks | Proposal Development Specialist | (352) 294-0571 | GRI 288 |
Mailing Address
Division of Research Program Development
Office of Research
University of Florida
234 Grinter Hall
PO Box 115500 Gainesville, FL 32611-5500
Gainesville, FL 32611-5500