Research development offices are often small but always mighty teams. They support research across campus by providing a variety of resources, including the internal funding programs that foster the growth and development of researchers and their ideas. In a recent webinar, Hana Kabashi, Program Manager at the University of Maryland, shared examples of four programs her office facilitates to “grow the volume and visibility of UMD’s research enterprise.” 

Each of these opportunities is facilitated through InfoReady, whose use on campus has grown to offer funding programs for faculty members from all disciplines on campus. Hana shared the goals and strategies for managing these programs, hoping to encourage other institutions interested in starting or enhancing similar programs.

The webinar occurred April 2020.