Developing the Idea

Developing impactful research programs requires more than good ideas — it takes interdisciplinary collaboration, strategic alignment with institutional priorities, sustainable funding models, and meaningful community or industry engagement.

Supporting W&M researchers during all stages of the research life cycle is key to ensuring our strong research initiatives remain a foundation for our thriving university.

Development Resources

Use these helpful links as you begin the process of developing your research ideas.

Global Research Institute

The Global Research Institute’s new research acceleration model supports projects across the research lifecycle — from early exploration, to pilot studies, to established programs ready to become sustainable research enterprises. 

Applied Research & Innovation Initiative

The Applied Research & Innovation Initiative (ARII) is a pilot program that supports multidisciplinary teams of faculty, staff and students in advancing applied research projects focused on societally important issues. 

Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations

The W&M Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations offers resources for faculty, including helpful FAQs about the process of applying for private support at W&M.

William & Mary ScholarWorks

W&M ScholarWorks helps faculty members submit their scholarship in order to increase discoverability, contribute to open access publishing, get impact metrics for their work, comply with grant terms, and retain their copyright. 

The Graduate Center

The Graduate Center partners with other offices on campus to offer many types of programs, including professional development workshops, writing support, short courses and "bootcamps" to help students develop specific skills and excel academically and professionally.

Charles Center for Undergraduate Research

The Charles Center provides support for transformative undergraduate research experiences beyond the classroom and across disciplines and expands opportunities for students to collaborate with W&M faculty who are leaders in their fields. Mentored research is woven into the fabric of every Charles Center program. 

School of Education

The W&M School of Education has resources to help faculty and students across campus enhance their research, make connections and get funded.

The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) is a professional development, training, and mentoring organization that partners with colleges and universities to support faculty success. W&M is an institutional member, so you will be able to create an account to access all of the available resources.