NEW OPPORTUNITY!

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce the launch of the revamped Catalyst Program, now with three phases: Ready, Set, and Go. 

Ready is the first in this series of programs, aimed at enhancing the research enterprise by inspiring and priming the Catalyst-level vision and collaborative connections of future Catalyst teams. Join us for these upcoming Ready events: 

Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science: Interactive Workshop (April 8)

RAO April Office Hours (April 14 & 17)

A Day with Alaina G. Levine: Interactive Workshop (May 6)

RAO May Office Hours (May 12 & 15)

Set is the second program phase, aimed at preparing nascent interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams to pursue substantial, high-impact funding opportunities and substantial, multi-sector collaborations under an increasingly broad funding portfolio. Read the full OVPR Catalyst Ready and Set Request for Proposals (RFP).

 

 

Research Acceleration Office

Welcome to the Research Acceleration Office (RAO), Colorado State University’s Research Development hub.

Whether you are a seasoned or early-career faculty member, an individual scholar, or part of a complex research team, we are excited to support you on your research trajectory!

RAO Purpose

To attract research funding, cultivate relationships, create opportunities, and activate strategies that strengthen CSU’s research enterprise.

 

RAO Mission

To provide Research Development services that empower individual researchers and scholars, research teams, and CSU’s Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR).

RAO Functions & Programs

  • Strategic Research Initiatives

  • Partnership Development & Management

  • Faculty Development & Capacity Building

  • Competitive Intelligence & Landscaping

  • Team/Transdisciplinary Science Program

  • Limited Submission & Internal Funding Programs

  • Complex & Strategic Proposal Development & Support Program

  • Mandatory OVPR Cost-Share Requests

Research Development Pipeline

The RAO provides long-term, focused, development support for large, complex proposals and strategic research initiatives, driving to significant ROI.