
Proposal Development Unit
We help enable NC State faculty to pursue transformative, cutting-edge research through proactive planning, facilitation, proposal development and training.
Proposal Development Support

We are here to assist…

Facilitation and Management
- Partnership building
- Best practices and lessons learned
- Collaboration tools
- Site visits
- Training workshops and seminars

Strategy Writing and Editing
- Strategic Planning
- Conceptualization
- Editing
- Writing non-technical sections
- Red Team reviews

Budgeting
- Prepare budgets
- Budget justifications
- Sub-award budget coordination
- Site visits
- Cost share docs

Coordination
- CVs and biosketches
- Current and pending support
- Conflicts of interest
- PINS and upload proposals
- Data acquisition
- Support letters
At the forefront of interdisciplinary research
The PDU is uniquely positioned to support large, diverse teams of NC State researchers pursuing opportunities that transcend traditional academic boundaries.
750+
Since 2004, the PDU has assisted faculty from all 10 NC State colleges on more than 750 proposals.
$845M+
Since 2004, the PDU has helped faculty secure over $845 million in research funding.
35+
Since 2004, the PDU has submitted proposals to more than 35 federal, state and foundation sponsors.