What is Research Development (RD)? Why does it matter at UW–Madison? At UW–Madison, Research Development (RD) unites researchers, staff, and partners to advance ambitious, high-impact projects through collaboration, strategic proposal support, and sponsor engagement.
The Research Development (RD) website serves as a campus-wide hub that connects the many people, offices, and tools supporting research development at UW–Madison. While research development happens in diverse units across campus, this site brings those efforts together—showcasing available resources, sharing best practices, and fostering collaboration across disciplines and divisions.
Our goal is to make it easier for researchers and research staff to find the support they need to plan, develop, and strengthen competitive proposals. We highlight opportunities for strategic team building, sponsor engagement, and proposal enhancement while connecting users to RD professionals across campus who can help.
This site also serves as a home for the Research Development Community of Practice (CoP)—a network of staff and administrators who share strategies and tools to advance UW–Madison’s research enterprise through collaboration and shared learning.
Not sure where to start? Explore resources for faculty and research staff or connect with the CoP to learn more about RD activities and upcoming events.