Strategic Director, Pre-Proposal Support

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researchfoundationcunNew York (NY)

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About the role

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks a Director of Award Pre-Proposal Support (APPS) to strengthen system-wide research development across CUNY. The role reports directly to the RFCUNY president and provides high-value centralized services and training to enable greater faculty-initiated external proposal submissions. Responsibilities include promoting sponsored project development, assisting campus grants offices, offering advisory review of proposals, and

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