Office of Research Development

Office of Research Development

Office of Research Development

The Office of Research Development (ORD) partners with Rowan faculty, staff, and administrators to develop competitive external grant proposals. Our team of professionals enhances the overall quality of these proposals by ensuring applicants meet sponsor guidelines, communicate clearly, and form the best teams for their research. Please click the links on the left to view our comprehensive services. For more information, contact ORD at ord@rowan.edu.

 

Announcements 

 
NEH Summer Stipend Webinar
Wednesday, May 15
2-3 p.m.
 
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time), the NEH will host a comprehensive webinar designed specifically for administrators and prospective applicants like you. This webinar serves as a beacon of knowledge, illuminating the intricacies of the program and unveiling exciting changes for the 2024 competition.
 
Here's what you can expect:
  • Insightful Guidance: Learn about the program's objectives, eligibility requirements, and the application process directly from NEH experts.
  • Enhanced Support: Discover the latest updates, including an increase in the award amount to $8000, aimed at bolstering support for new applicants.
  • Interactive Q&A: Engage with our presenters and clarify any queries you may have. Captions will be provided, and the session will be recorded for your convenience.
 
This esteemed program continues to champion groundbreaking research in the humanities, nurturing individual scholars in their pursuit of knowledge and publication. We are committed to fostering an environment where your intellectual endeavors thrive, and this webinar serves as a pivotal opportunity to explore avenues for your scholarly growth.
 
Are you a junior faculty member or someone who hasn't previously received an NEH award? You're particularly encouraged to join us and explore the myriad possibilities this program offers.
 
For those who may need to be nominated by an official from your institution, rest assured that NEH offers support and guidance tailored to your needs. We understand the importance of seamless coordination, and our team stands ready to assist you every step of the way.
 
Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Summer Stipends program staff at stipends@neh.gov or by calling 202-606-8200.
 

Pivot Funding Database

Pivot is a database service provided by Rowan University’s Division of Research that allows Rowan University researchers to quickly discover the right funding opportunities. This resource helps Rowan researchers find funding opportunities, discover new collaborators, and showcase their research, scholarly, and creative activity. Please visit the Pivot funding database page to get started!

 
Find Grant Funding using Pivot: Workshop on April 25
 
Thursday, April 25
12-1 p.m. 
Registration link:
 
Pivot is a database service provided by Rowan University’s Division of Research that allows Rowan University researchers to quickly discover the right funding opportunities. Pivot's searchable database of global funding opportunities covers over 13,000 public and private sponsors and over $70 billion of funding. Attend this free webinar to get started with this resource at Rowan University. 
 
 
View postings of current highlighted opportunities.
 

New Rowan University's Statistical Consulting Group

Get expert, low-cost support from the Rowan Statistical Consulting Group (SCG). The benefits of working with our faculty statisticians include:

  • Lowering study costs by optimizing statistical methodology aligned with your research needs
  • Grant and future publication preparation support related to statistical methodology and analyses, including responses to reviewer comments - shown to improve funding outcomes! 
  • Peace of mind knowing that your study used appropriate and effective statistical analyses
  • Getting an additional portion of indirect costs returned to you, when you include a Rowan SCG statistician in your grant!

SCG faculty have expertise in a variety of fields and approaches. Examples include:

  • Biostatistics: study design, data cleaning, and statistical analyses such as t-test, ANOVA, chi-square, regressions, survival analysis, modeling, multivariate analysis, meta-analysis, propensity-score matching
  • Data Mining/Deep Learning/Machine Learning: dimensionality reduction, classification, clustering, decision trees, neural networks
  • Platforms: SAS, R, Python, JMP, SPSS

We have experience working with a variety of clients and projects including but not limited to academic institutions, hospital and health care systems, and non-profit organizations.

Learn more