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

Upcoming webinar on Finding the Best NIH Institute/Center and Scientific Review Group for Your Research!

While a well-developed, well-written research application is essential to be competitive for funding, it is also important that your research is aligned with the priorities of those who are reviewing your application and making funding decisions. This webinar will describe tools and strategies that can be used to maximize the likelihood that your grant will be considered by the reviewers and institute(s) that are best suited for your proposed research. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.

The learning objectives of this session are to:

1. Be familiar with the structure of NIH Institutes/Centers that fund extramural research and general grant application issues.

2. Use NIH databases (RePORTER, Matchmaker, ART) and Scientific Review Group (SRG) websites to identify funded projects that are most related to your research.

3. Communicate effectively with NIH Program Officials prior to the submission of your grant application.

4. Use the PHS Assignment Request form to your advantage.

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Grantsmanship Bootcamp videos available now!

Our free two-day grantsmanship training was held on July 21-22 for faculty and research administrative staff leading up to the SuRE and SuRE-First R16 grant application deadline of September 28, 2026.

Our presenters focused on key elements of R16 grants and discussed strategies to help you prepare a competitive R16 grant application.

July 21 topics included: Writing a High Impact Specific Aims Page; Strengthening Significance & Innovation for NIH SuRE Applications; Writing a Successful NIH Approach Section.

July 22 topics included: Developing Your NIH Biosketch with SciENcv; The Streamlined NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan; Facilities and Other Resources; Institutional Letters of Support; Student Involvement Plan; Renewals and Resubmissions.

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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.

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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

Office Hours by Appointment

SuRE Resource Center leadership is available for Office Hours by appointment. Please email us at SuRE Resource Center to set up a Zoom meeting with one of our team members.

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