Identify DEI-related support for grant-writing and aid those seeking support.

Owners/Accountable Party

• Vice President for Research and Creative Scholarship
• Research Development Office

Actions

Near-term Actions

• Develop, promote, and lead trainings for faculty, staff, and students seeking external DEI grants and seeking to integrate diversity supplements into grants

Future Actions

• Develop expertise related to DEI best practices in UM’s Research Development Office through continued professional development, participation on DEI-related committees, and assistance on DEI-related proposals.

Completed and Ongoing Actions

• Developed website with lists of funding available from NIH, NSF, and a few non-federal funders. Over time will add other resources (examples of DEI statements, etc.)
• Facilitating ongoing communication with partner offices and of DEI-related grant opportunities