Research Development Office (RDO)
Advance Your Research at CU Denver
We help faculty secure grants, build collaborations, and develop competitive proposals.
Let’s Connect!
Get connected to targeted support for CU Denver faculty research & creative development!
Schedule an RDO QuickConnect with one of our experts if you’re interested in learning more about:
- Early-Career Strategic Planning & Faculty Grant Workshops
- Internal or External Funding Searches & Strategy
- Research Partners Discovery & Networking
- Project Fit & Program Officer Engagement Prep
- Proposal Development & Planning Support
New Grant and Contract Awards
$22.9M in FY 2026
Sponsored Projects Expenditures
$23.0M in FY 2026
Announcements
Chase Faculty Community Service Award
The Chase Faculty Community Service Award is sponsored by an endowment from the Chase Corporation through the CU Foundation and is a $10,000 award honoring a CU faculty member who, in addition to their university responsibilities, has, pro bono, provided exceptional educational, humanitarian, civics or other service in the community. Nominations due Jan. 19, 2027. For more information visit the Chase Faculty Community Service Award page. (08/25/2026)
President’s Fund for the Humanities
The President’s Fund for the Humanities (PFH) Grant promotes the research and scholarly activities of faculty in the arts and humanities at CU. Successful proposals for the PFH program describe a well-developed scholarly or creative project rooted in the arts and humanities with clear and feasible outcomes. Proposals selected for funding will receive up to $15,000. Submissions due Oct. 26, 2026. Please visit the President’s Fund for the Humanities page for details. (08/25/2026)
2030 Strategic Plan Refresh
Prioritize discovery and innovation through research and creative works that address community needs and contribute to the public good.
Research News
See the latest news articles about research activity at CU Denver.