As the research funding landscape rapidly evolves, faculty across disciplines are facing new challenges in sustaining and expanding their scholarship. The changing nature of federal funding—marked by evolving priorities, reduced opportunities in key areas, and increased competition—has left many faculty uncertain about how to ensure that their research portfolios are supported and active. Traditional reliance on federal grants is no longer a guaranteed path to research support—many faculty are finding themselves needing to rework funding strategies or even rebuild projects that were disrupted due to shifting federal priorities. Some have seen promising federal initiatives stall or shut down. Others are unsure how to engage with private funders or translate their ideas into proposals that resonate outside of federal systems.
Faculty can benefit from support to:
Pettus Consulting Group offers tailored, strategic consulting designed to help faculty diversify their research funding portfolios. Our services build on typical support provided by university development offices by providing hands-on, personalized guidance grounded in over decade of success securing millions of dollars in private, corporate, and other philanthropic support. We offer:
Strategic Workshops (Virtual or In-Person)
Custom-designed sessions for research-active faculty and research support teams:
One-on-One Faculty Consultation
Individualized support from idea to award:
Proposal Development & Refinement
We provide expert guidance at any stage:
Long-Term Research Planning
We help faculty think beyond the next grant:
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