The Yale Office of Research Development (YRD) helps faculty and
teams navigate the federal funding landscape, develop competitive proposals,
and strengthen Yale’s position in an increasingly competitive research environment.
Limited Submissions & Internal Competitions - We support Yale’s strongest candidates for competitive, limited-opportunity grants.
Strategic Research Positioning - Get guidance on aligning your research with funder priorities and long-term trends.
Funder Engagement Support - Learn how to connect with program officers and navigate the funding landscape.
Funding Opportunity Newsletter - Receive curated funding intel directly to your inbox.
Funding Opportunity Webinars - Strategic insights that offer strategic context, solicitation guidance, and key deadlines.
Pre-Proposal Planning - Clarify your scope, team roles, and strategy before you start writing.
Structuring & Narrative Development - We help strengthen clarity, cohesion, and alignment with funder goals.
Proposal & Deliverable Road Mapping - We manage timelines and deliverables so your team stays on track.
Team Facilitation & Oversight - We help your team stay aligned from concept to submission.
Graphics Support - Get visual support to make your proposal easier to understand and more compelling.
Red Team Reviews & Feedback - Receive structured feedback to improve competitiveness before submission. (2 month lead time needed)
Strategic Team Formation - We help you build competitive, cross-disciplinary teams for large grant opportunities.
Interdisciplinary Research Networks - Connect across departments and schools to spark new collaborations.
Collaboration and Networking Events - Discover partners and opportunities through facilitated research events.
Research Partner Engagement - Bring funders, national labs, and institutions into conversations with Yale researchers.
Reverse Site Visits - Engage directly with funders through tailored events and workshops.
Learn when to engage YRD, what support we provide, and how we collaborate with FRMS/YPAT and OSP across the proposal process.
Every scientific breakthrough at Yale begins with an idea and the strategy to make it fundable. Behind each major research success lies a challenge: how to transform a bold vision into a winning proposal in an increasingly competitive funding landscape.
That’s where the Yale Office of Research Development (YRD) comes in.
Established in November 2023, YRD partners with faculty to pursue the university’s most ambitious, high-impact awards — those that can reshape disciplines, build research infrastructure, and accelerate discovery across campus.
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