USC Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) Collaborative Research Planning Award is meant to support the configuration of research teams among USC faculty interested in applying to federal agencies and other external sponsors for the funding of collaborative research efforts. The award will equip researchers with the skills needed to successfully build multidisciplinary, cross-institution research networks and apply for funding from a federal agency or other external sponsor. Collaborative Research Planning Awards may support the extension and expansion of existing networks or established collaborations. Collaborative Research Planning Awards support the means by which investigators can share information and ideas; plan the myriad of activities necessary for the development of a research proposal; coordinate ongoing or planned research activities; foster synthesis and new collaborations; develop community standards; and in other ways advance science and education through communication and sharing of ideas. Collaborative Research Planning Awards bring together a team of researchers to plan and organize efforts to enable the submission of a grant proposal to an external sponsor. While financial support may be obtained from any external sponsor, proposals that target federal funding agencies are of greatest interest.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your proposal or have additional questions, please contact Research Initiatives & Infrastructure at rii@usc.edu.