Guiding Your Research from Idea to Award
The COEHD Research Office is here to support faculty at every stage of the grant development process. Whether you're new to research funding or preparing a large-scale proposal, we offer personalized assistance to help turn your ideas into successful submissions.
Our services include:
- One-on-one consultations
- Identifying funding opportunities aligned with your research
- Monthly e-blast newsletters featuring curated grant announcements
- Proposal planning and development support
We are part of UTSA’s broader grant development ecosystem and work in close coordination with the Office of Research. Together, we assist faculty in pursuing:
- Limited submissions
- Targeted scholarly awards
- Strategic, high-impact proposals (including those over $5 million)
From concept to submission, our goal is to ensure that COEHD researchers have the tools, insight, and support they need to compete successfully for external funding.
Let us help you take the next step in advancing your research.
Support for Grant Development Process
To begin the grant application process at the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD), follow these steps for submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) and completing the routing form. If you are working remotely, ensure you are using the UTSA VPN.
Steps for VPN:
- If you haven't already, download the VPN app, Global Protect, from UTSA Tech Solutions. Download Here
- Enter the UTSA IP address, vpn.utsa.edu, when prompted.
- Once logged into the VPN, access the PI portal through this link.
- Log in to the PI portal with your abc123 credentials.
Steps for Notification to the College Research Administrators Team:
- Log in to your personal research dashboard
- Click on “My Proposals” at the top and select “New.”
- Complete the first page of the form, titled “Notice of Intent.”
- Submit the form to the RSC using the button at the bottom of the page.
Steps for Completing a Routing Form:
- Log in to your personal research dashboard
- Click on “My Proposals” at the top.
- Select “Drafts.”
- Click on the blue box with a pencil under “Actions” next to the relevant Routing Form.
- Edit, complete, and submit the Routing Form using the button at the bottom of the page.
Important Timeline Information: The NOI must be filed at least 15 days before the funding agency's deadline. More time should be allotted for proposals involving subawards, complex partnerships, or cross-college collaborations. Upon filing an NOI, the Research Administration Team will contact you (via COEHDProposal@utsa.edu) to schedule an appointment. This meeting will include developing a timeline, discussing budgeting, and reviewing required proposal components. For additional assistance and support, you may also reach out to the Senior Grant Development Manager.
By following these steps and timelines, you ensure a smooth and efficient proposal development process. Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way, fostering a collaborative and successful research environment.
Contact
Iwan Notowidigdo, M.A.
Senior Grant Development Coordinator
Research
Research Support
College Research Administrators
College research administrators exist within each college to provide pre-award and post-award support to funded research. Faculty work with their college research administrator to develop proposals for submission, handle project set-up post-award, and administer grant funding. Their collective email is COEHDProposal@utsa.edu
Jesse Hernandez, Senior Research Administrator
Office: 210-458-6852
Amanda Key, Research Administrator III
Office: 210-458-4384
Kathryn Carrillo, Research Administrator II
Office: 210-458-6640
Internal SEED Grants
The Office of Research, through the Office of Research Partnerships & Strategy (RPS), administers many annual internal funding opportunities, or “seed grants.”
They are as follows:
- Faculty Travel Support Program
- Grant for Research Advancement and Transformation (GREAT)
- Internal Research Awards (INTRA)
- Transdisciplinary Teams Program (T2)
- Connecting Researchers through Partnerships (Connect)
- The MAC-UTSA Collaborative Seed Funding Grant
- Brain Health Consortium Collaborative Seed Grant (BHC CSG)
- Cancer Moonshot Pilot Projects
The NOI deadline for Internal SEED Grants is a separate and distinct process from notification for application development and approval before submission. For questions or further information about any Internal SEED Grant programs, please contact seedgrants@utsa.edu.
Limited Submissions
Identification & Dissemination Process
The Office of Research Partnerships and Strategy (RPS) makes every effort to identify relevant limited submission opportunities and to disseminate these opportunities promptly through several mediums:
Announcement Emails
Notifications are sent on the limited submissions listserv. To be added to the Limited Submissions listserv, please contact us at LimitedSubmissions@utsa.edu.
Limited Submissions Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities are often updated weekly. Visit this site regularly to stay apprised of new announcements and deadlines.
Forwarded/Targeted Email
Discipline-specific opportunities are often forwarded through the Colleges’ Associate Deans for Research, Senior Grant Development Managers, or College Research Administrators.
Federal Opportunities
National Science Foundation (NSF)The NSF supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. The STEM Education (EDU) and Social, Behavioral, Economics (SBE) directorates are particularly relevant to COEHD researchers.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)The NIH is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues through research, policy, and funding.
Department of Education (DOE)The DOE promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
Apply For GrantsForecast of Funding Opportunities
State Opportunities
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)THECB provides leadership and coordination for Texas higher education to achieve excellence through collaboration, innovation, and transparency.
Texas.govThe official website of the state of Texas, offering access to state services and information.
eGrantsThe Texas eGrants website provides access to all state agency grant opportunities.
Texas Education Agency (TEA)The TEA oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas.
Private Opportunities
Lumina FoundationThe Lumina Foundation is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all.
Ford FoundationThe Ford Foundation works to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.
Greater Texas FoundationThe Greater Texas Foundation supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, can access, persist in, and complete a postsecondary education.
Funds research aimed at reducing inequality in youth outcomes and enhancing the use of research evidence in policy and practice affecting young people.
Supports high-quality, innovative education research that contributes to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. Spencer Foundation
Funds social science research to better understand and address pressing social, political, and economic issues, including inequality, labor markets, and immigration.
Funds research and program evaluations aimed at closing educational opportunity gaps associated with race, ethnicity, and family income.
Provides grants to support the arts and humanities, with programs in higher learning, arts and culture, humanities in place, and public knowledge.
