What Is Research Development?
Research Development at Illinois includes a range of activities: identifying and disseminating funding opportunities; developing grant/contract proposals; building research teams; interacting with funding agencies and institutional research administration and leadership; interacting with institutional federal and philanthropic relations; and communications and outreach activities and training.
RDC Structure
The Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation offers oversight, a budget, coordination, and administrative support. Anyone who provides support for research at Illinois is welcome to join RDC and volunteer.
OUR VISION
A diverse group of research development professionals who strategize, learn, and collaborate to strengthen the Illinois research enterprise.
Any member of the Illinois research enterprise that identifies their role on campus with supporting the research enterprise is welcome to join, attend events, and participate.
OUR MISSION
To support the research enterprise through collaboration, strategic thinking, learning, and information-sharing to elevate research at Illinois.