SuRE Resource Center A pathway for under-resourced academic institutions to build research capacity and increase NIH funding success.

55 Webinars

conducted since Center opened in 2023

14,824 Registrations

for grantsmanship training since 2023

607 Institutions

currently engaged with the SuRE Resource Center

New R16 NOFOs published and upcoming SuRE Resource Center Events

New Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for NIH R16 SuRE and SuRE-First grant applications were published on June 13, 2025. The next R16 deadline for new, renewal and resubmission grant applications is September 29, 2025.

In preparation for this deadline, the SuRE Resource Center has scheduled several upcoming events:

A webinar on the updated R16 NOFOs, Wednesday, July 16, 3:00 pm (Eastern time).
A two-day grant-writing Boot Camp, Monday and Tuesday, July 21 and 22, 1:00 – 4:30 pm (eastern time).

Register for these events below and learn more on our Training page.

SuRE NOFO SuRE-First NOFO Register for July 16 Webinar Register for July 21/22 bootcamp

What We Do

Our Center provides activities to educate faculty and research administrative staff at SuRE-eligible institutions in the NIH funding process. Research experts cover various topics associated with grant writing and management and work closely with applicants as they progress toward their submissions. For institutions committed to building their Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), competitive seed grant money is available to facilitate those efforts.

See Upcoming Training Webinars

What We Offer

Webinar Training

Monthly live grantsmanship training on faculty and OSP-focused topics, NIH policy updates, and relevant issues.

Bootcamp Training

Comprehensive online instruction leading up to each SuRE grant application deadline.

Personal Consultation

Personal instruction from University of Kentucky research experts and SuRE Regional Coordinators.

OSP Seed Grant

Competitive seed grant program providing funds for institutions to establish or grow their Office of Sponsored Projects.

Biennial Conference

An event that offers additional training, workshops, and networking for the national SuRE community.

On-Demand Resources

Recorded training videos and downloadable content for convenient access to information.

Who We Help

Faculty

Reduce the Learning Curve in Funding Your Research

Find your starting point with a team of experts who assist and train in grant writing and advocate as you pursue scientific research funding.

Staff

Build a Culture That Supports Faculty Research

Access expertise and seed grant funding to advance an institutional culture around research development and administration.

Leadership

Obtain NIH Grants, Recruit Promising Students

Grow department resources with grants that enrich the academic experience for students wanting to be competitive in the scientific workforce.

Our Regional Coordinators

We encourage faculty, research administrative staff, and leadership to contact a Regional Coordinator with questions about the NIH SuRE grant program and your institution's eligibility. Our coordinators, scientists who have worked as PIs and co-PIs, understand the NIH funding process and can be your ally as you work toward an application.

Submit your request below, and your coordinator will be in touch.

Contact a Coordinator

Esther Dupont-Versteegden, PhD

Central Region

Analia Loria, PhD

West Region

Martha Peterson, PhD

East Region

Brittany Rice, PhD

South Region

Connect with Us

Weekly Office Hours

SuRE Resource Center leadership is available via Zoom each Friday, 3-4 PM Eastern to answer questions. Click the link to join at the designated time or copy the URL to your calendar.

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