Funding Opportunities
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What is Strategic Research Development?
Strategic Research Development (SRD) enhances UF’s research competitiveness through training, strategic planning, and support for major interdisciplinary initiatives. We help researchers build the skills, strategies, and partnerships needed to pursue impactful funding and advance innovation.
If you need assistance with any research development needs, including proposals, grants, and strategic support, please contact Strategic Research Development contact Strategic Research Development.
Subscribe to the UF Research Weekly Funding Digest
You can subscribe to the UF Research Weekly Funding Digest by clicking the link below. The Funding Digest is disseminated weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 am.
Workshops & Trainings
Our specialized workshops and trainings are designed to empower your proposal development at every stage.
UF Grant Proposal Support & Tools
Utilize institutional templates designed to simplify and streamline your proposal preparation process.
Research Databases
UF offers access to a wide range of research databases, including Pivot-RP, to help faculty discover funding opportunities and collaborators.
Staff Directory
| Claire Baralt | Associate Director of Research Administration | (352) 273-2164 | Walker 318 |
| Alex Barnett | Research Development Strategist I | (352) 846-2935 | Walker 316 |
| Irene Cooke, DVM, PhD | Assistant Vice President, and Interim Director | (352) 294-0556 | Walker 310 |
| Gail Fish | Research Development Strategist III | (352) 294-0571 | Walker 320 |
| Graham Gallagher, PhD | Research Development Strategist I | (352) 273-3019 | Walker 312 |
| Christina (Chris) Hackett | Administrative Specialist II | (352) 273-3017 | Walker 308 |
| Lloyd Horne, PhD | Research Development Strategist III | (352) 273-3129 | Walker 313 |
| Kalene Jasso Johnson, PhD | Research Development Strategist II | (352) 392-8247 | Walker 311 |
| Ashley Ray, PhD | Research Development Strategist II | (352) 392-9270 | Walker 314 |
Office Contact Information
University of Florida
310 Walker Hall
PO Box 115500
Gainesville, FL 32611-5500
Phone: (352) 392-4804