Faculty Proposal Support
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CAC is committed to enhancing the competitiveness of faculty grant proposals and supporting researchers in meeting project milestone efficiently.
Our experienced team offers in-depth expertise in computational science, data analysis, and online training. These capabilities can accelerate your project and broaden its impact.
Explore our Services Available to learn how we can support your research.
Why Collaborate with CAC?
- Proven track record of successful collaborations on faculty-led and CAC-led proposals
- Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and funding priorities through active engagement with federal agencies
- Connections across disciplines, bringing opportunities for new collaborations and ideas
See our Faculty Project Highlights for examples of our work.
Let’s Meet
We’re happy to meet with you — at any stage of the proposal process — to discuss your goals and how we can help. As an interdisciplinary center, we work with hundreds of faculty and staff across all Cornell campuses.
Proposal Development Services
Cornell faculty are eligible for up to 20 hours of free support to:
- Assist in writing competitive proposals
- Develop data management plans
- Receive a letter of support from the CAC Director
- Estimate and scope computing and consulting services for your project, such as software design, database design, web application development, etc.
- Architect the optimal computing environment, including server, HPC cluster, cloud, and/or storage system specifications
- Secure favorable pricing for a system
Note: Services requiring extensive time and effort — such as system proof-of-concepts, benchmarking, or installation — may be billed at our standard hourly consulting rate.
Proposal Budgeting & Cost Estimates
Visit CAC Rates to see our standard hourly rates. These hourly rates include fringe benefits, but Indirect Costs are not included in the rates and must be calculate separately in your grant budget. Please engage us when developing proposal budgets for CAC computing or consulting services.
Need Help?
Need help with your proposal, budget, or planning strategy? Want to brainstorm ideas or explore upcoming grant opportunities. Contact us today. We’d be happy to assist.