Our Strategic Research Development Officers (SRDOs) are here to support the development and submission of research grant applications. SRDOs possess graduate education, professional training, and extensive knowledge of/experience in all aspects of research grant application development, especially Tri-Agency programs.
The SRDO Team
| NAME | CONTACT | PRIMARY PORTFOLIO |
|---|---|---|
| Anastassia Pogoutse (on leave) | a.pogoutse@utoronto.ca | - |
| Sabrina Sgandurra | sabrina.sgandurra@utoronto.ca | NSERC, CIHR |
| Kate Steinmann | kate.steinmann@utoronto.ca | SSHRC |
Services
Our SRDOs provide the following services:
- Helping to identify relevant UTM, U of T, and external funding opportunities
- Consulting on proposal development and/or resubmission plans
- Providing editorial review of draft applications, with a focus on clarity, flow, structure, persuasiveness, and compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements
- Providing budget guidance and help in identifying potential sources of matching funds
- Clarifying internal processes regarding submission of applications in the U of T MRA system
- Providing support in navigating the broader U of T research ecosystem and its resources
- Granting access to the UTM Funding Application and Awards Repository, which includes confidential examples of recent successful UTM faculty funding proposals
Looking for funding opportunities or proposal development support? Book an appointment with one of our SRDOs.
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