Funding Opportunities
The mission of the Strategic Research Development (SRD) team is to lead a community of excellence in research development. Through action and respect, we foster a culture of diverse and inclusive perspectives. Our work inspires, motivates, and uplifts a creative community of innovative thinkers. We embrace a bold, people-first approach to research development, and we excel in our ability to listen, consult, collaborate, and celebrate.
What is Strategic Research Development?
The SRD team is made up of a small yet diverse group of individuals operating in the forefront of UF Research, providing education and training, strategic planning, and facilitation of large interdisciplinary research initiatives to the research community.
Our Core Values:
Services SRD provides:
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
Funding Resources
Identify external funding opportunities 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
Education & Training Programs
Create new knowledge and enhanced skills for improvement
Staff Directory
| Name | Position | Phone Number | Office Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Cooke | Assistant Vice President, and Interim Director | (352) 2940556 | Grinter 458 |
| Marah Berry | Associate Director, Strategic Research Initiatives | (352) 273-2164 | Grinter 460A |
| Michelle Leonard | Assistant Director, Education and Training | (352) 273-1252 | WAL 320 |
| Jeremiah McDougal | Administration and Logistics | (352) 273-3017 | Grinter 460 |
| Kira Bohunicky | Internal/Foundation Opportunities Communicator and Large Proposal Development | (352) 392-9270 | Grinter 496 |
| Gail Fish | Centers, Institutes, and Professorships Communicator and Large Proposal Development | (352) 294-0571 | Grinter 496 |
| Ben Griffith | Research Strategist and Large Proposal Development | (352) 273-3019 | Grinter 472A |
| Lloyd Horne | Limited Submissions and Large Proposal Development | (352) 273-3129 | Grinter 472A |
| J. Jinah Song | Funding Opportunities Communicator and Large Proposal Development | (352) 273-2164 | Grinter 460B |
Mailing Address
Strategic Research Development
UF Research
University of Florida
322 Walker Hall
PO Box 115500
Gainesville, FL 32611-5500