The Office of Proposal Development (OPD) promotes the advancement of university initiatives by supporting the development and preparation of highly competitive grant proposals. OPD is committed to providing Stony Brook's research community with a comprehensive suite of services to foster the development and growth of research activities. In addition to proposal management, our support services include identifying extramural funding opportunities, coordinating limited submission competitions, nurturing research collaborations, and connecting researchers to institutional resources. We also organize workshops and trainings in grantsmanship, coordinate external copy editing and graphic design services, serve as project managers for the proposal development process, handle the administrative requirements and manage a repository of sample grant proposal materials. Our team’s forward-thinking approach to research development provides faculty with tactical support for large-scale proposals, ensuring that they are aligned with sponsor funding priorities.

How do I request services and/or receive information from OPD?

Research News

Upcoming Workshops

Active Limited Competitions and Canvasses

Noteworthy Funding Opportunities

FIND OPD'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE

Research News:

NORDTECH Accepting Applications for Mentor Host Sites for the Summer Internship Program 2026
NORDTECH is now accepting applications for mentor host sites for the NORDTECH Summer Internship Program (SIP). With more than 100 intern applicants already in the pipeline, they are actively seeking additional host sites to meet the demand. This fully funded collaborative initiative between NORDTECH and the Griffiss Institute provides students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge research and technology development across the defense, semiconductor, microelectronics, and emerging technology sectors.
Deadline: To express your interest in mentoring an intern at no cost, please submit your mentor host site application by Friday, January 30, 2026.

Submit a Letter of Intent for Brook & Beyond 2026
The Office for Research and Innovation is excited to invite faculty and their student collaborators to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the Brook & Beyond Challenge 2026, taking place in Spring 2026. Brook & Beyond is Stony Brook University’s flagship innovation and commercialization program. Brook & Beyond supports faculty-led teams in advancing early-stage innovations toward real-world application. The program provides structured mentorship, pitch and design support, and guidance on defining funding needs and milestones, preparing teams for a final Challenge where winning teams may receive up to $50,000 in milestone-based funding.
LOI Deadline: February 3, 2026
Learn more and submit a LOI to Brook & Beyond 2026

McAllister & Quinn Weekly Opportunity & Strategic Intelligence Overview

Every week, McAllister & Quinn's Research Universities Practice sends out a weekly opportunity overview. These comprehensive lists encompass research and development opportunities relevant to R1 and R2 institutions across the Federal government. Visit OPD's Grant Proposal Resource Repository for the latest overview and an archive of previous overviews and other resources.

Link Your ORCID iD

Stony Brook University will soon be launching a new Research Information Management System (RIMS) to showcase SBU faculty research! To ensure your work is featured, please affiliate your ORCID iD with SBU. This public portal will enhance your visibility to collaborators, journalists, and funders. Link your ORCID iD. Questions? Contact orcid-support@stonybrook.edu.

Call for Reviewers

If you are interested in serving as a reviewer for future Seed Grant Programs and Limited Competitions, we invite you to submit your interest via our new Call for Reviewers.