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For CCI Researchers

Throughout the research lifecycle, RIC provides an array of resources and services to ensure our faculty and researchers achieve the best outcomes for funding and project success.

Resources & Services

Below are some of the ways that RIC can support CCI researchers in this process.

Contact CICS at any time to discuss how we can help you and your research – cics@utk.edu

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IDEATION

  • Let the CICS Team help you meet your research and funding goals
    • Identify potential funding sources
      • Disseminate funding opportunities from ORE
      • Help navigate Pivot
    • Provide guidance on funding opportunities
    • Connect collaborators

PLANNING

  • Let the CICS Team assist you in preparing and submitting a polished grant package
    • Coordinate interaction with ORE key resources & personnel
    • Proposal support 
      • Writing & editorial assistance
      • Budget and budget justification
      • IRB Guidance 
      • Approval & submission

IMPLEMENTATION

  • Let the CICS Team support you while you conduct your research
    • Award management
      • Budget & reports
      • Subcontracts/Subawards
      • Personnel and effort certification
      • Project management tools (Deliverable timelines)
      • Travel support
      • Project closeout
    • User eXperience Lab; Message Effects Lab
    • Personnel recruitment

ENGAGEMENT