Although this level of activity is commendable, the Center for Research is committed to improving these numbers. Almost every discipline requires some funding to foster an appropriate research level. Whatever this funding level is for your discipline, here at KU we want to empower you to find the necessary funding to sustain your research. Most of the rest of the funding for research must come from sources external to the university. I said earlier that the Center for Research would like to become a partner with each of you in seeking appropriate funding.
Partnerships require a delineation of responsibilities.
You, the faculty, must write the substantive part of research proposals. This is a service-oriented unit and you will find people who will help you in the Center for Research. Some help is available in finding appropriate sources of external funding. Considerable help is available in budget development. If you want help, contact the Center for Research and you will be directed to the appropriate person for your discipline.