conducted since Center opened in 2023
for grantsmanship training since 2023
currently engaged with the SuRE Resource Center
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 conducted several informational training sessions, with links to the recorded videos below.
Learn more on our Training page.
SuRE NOFO SuRE-First NOFO View July 16 Webinar View July 21/22 bootcamp
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.
Monthly live grantsmanship training on faculty and OSP-focused topics, NIH policy updates, and relevant issues.
Comprehensive online instruction leading up to each SuRE grant application deadline.
Personal instruction from University of Kentucky research experts and SuRE Regional Coordinators.
Competitive seed grant program providing funds for institutions to establish or grow their Office of Sponsored Projects.
An event that offers additional training, workshops, and networking for the national SuRE community.
Recorded training videos and downloadable content for convenient access to information.
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.
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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Reach out to your designated Regional Coordinator with any questions about the NIH SuRE R16 program and your institution's eligibility.
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