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I want to plan a research project [doing x/about x]. Who at IU can help me with this research?

There are many resources available at IU to help you plan your research. We encourage you to search the Resource Catalog for consultations, resource guides, and trainings to find more. 

  • RCIUB Libraries & IUI LibrariesContact information for IU Research Data Services Librarians RC IUB Libraries & IUI Libraries : consulting on researching data management & sharing, licensed data and other resources available for research, and finding data for reuse
  • RCSecureMyResearchFree resources & consulting to help researchers protect data RC SecureMyResearch : provides consulting on cybersecurity and compliance issues, as well as the “cookbook” which is a one-stop, self-service resource that provides instructions for common research use cases

  • Research Development Services: Offers a structured and supportive process for preparing proposals to be submitted to external funding sources. To request assistance from Research Development Services, use the RDS Request Form.
  • RCProposal Development Services Resource PortalResource portal with examples, templates, videos, sponsor packets, & more RC Proposal Development Services Resource Portal : A resource portal with examples, templates for grant applications and data management plan guides, helpful videos, and sponsor packets. CAS login is required to view these items.
  • RCGradGrants CenterSupport for IU grad students for grants, fellowships, & awards RC GradGrants Center : Support for IU graduate students as they find and secure sponsored grants, fellowships, and awards from external sources that are essential to their academic, research, and professional pursuits.  
  • RCCenter for Survey ResearchState-of-the-art qualitative and quantitative research services RC Center for Survey Research : The Research Design Consultant Core (RDCC) program supports IU faculty developing external grant proposals. Expert methodologists, technologists, and study directors provide proposal development consultation, specialized training, and assistance with pilot data collection. Assistance is currently provided at no cost to researchers.
  • RCCenter for Evaluation, Policy, & Research (CEPR)Rigorous evaluation expertise and services across multiple sectors RC Center for Evaluation, Policy, & Research (CEPR) : The Research & Evaluation Design Support (REDS) for Grant Proposals program supports IU faculty developing external grant proposals and/or conducting pilot research. Faculty researchers can receive an evaluation plan and/or research services in support of their grant submissions at no cost through this consulting program.
  • RCCTSI Project Development TeamsProtocol development, funding, biostatistics, regulatory support & more RC CTSI Project Development Teams : Provides investigators with access to experts who can help implement high-quality pilot projects that generate successful external grant submissions. Committees consist of multidisciplinary researchers who assist in developing ideas/hypotheses into well-designed translational research projects. The application process is contingent on the stage of the project:
    • Approach 1: New or early idea; concept development and validation
    • Approach 2: Project development; seeking first grant submission and additional resources, e.g. pilot funding, collaborators, regulatory support, statistical support
    • Approach 3: Project needs revision after first round grant submission and possible resources for a resubmission
  • RCIndiana Statistical Consulting Center (ISCC)Statistical consulting for IU staff, faculty & graduate students RC Indiana Statistical Consulting Center (ISCC) : Provides expert support in statistical design, analysis, and reporting to help elevate the quality and rigor of your research proposals and grant proposals.
    • ISCC provides support for various components of grant proposals
      • power analyses
      • experimental design
      • power analyses
      • statistical methods
    • ISCC Provides support on both internal and external grant proposals
  • RCBiostatistics Conulting CenterProvides study design & data analysis for health-related research RC Biostatistics Conulting Center : Provides support for external grant proposals for health-related research topics, including sample-size and power calculations, advice on study design, and review of statistical analysis sections.
  • RCBiostatistics and Health Data ScienceSupport for grant/protocol & budget development & study design & analysis RC Biostatistics and Health Data Science : Provides grant and protocol development and budget development for health-related research.

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