About CNPD Research

The Research & Grants Management Office is dedicated to supporting the research agenda of CNPD.

Objectives

• Increase the visibility of research activities within the college.
• Increase the number and success rates of grants submitted by college faculty to external granting agencies.
• Support and enhance the scholarly productivity of faculty through the facilitation of faculty research; research proposal writing; and scholarly work.
• Develop a visiting scholars program.
• Promote student research participation and support.

Support Provided

• Pre- and post-award support for investigators including guidance and assistance with proposal preparation and submission, and grants management
• Sponsorship of scholarly development activities including:
  • Seminars by local and national multidisciplinary researchers and leaders
  • Peer review of scholarly products including grant proposals, manuscripts, and publicity of publications
  • Presentations
  • All other relevant funding opportunities and events