CCI Research & Innovation Center

Services For CCI Researchers

Throughout the research lifecycle, RIC provides an array of services to ensure our faculty and researchers achieve the best outcomes for funding and project success. Contact RIC at any time to discuss how we can help you and your research – ric@utk.edu

For help with proposals and research funding opportunities, Tap the Torch!

Some of the ways that RIC can support CCI researchers

IDEATION

Let the RIC team help you meet your research and funding goals.

  • Identify potential funding sources
  • Disseminate funding opportunities from ORIED
  • Help navigate Pivot
  • Provide guidance on funding opportunities
  • Connect collaborators

PLANNING

Let RIC assist you in preparing and submitting a polished grant package.

  • Coordinate interaction with ORIED key resources & personnel
  • Proposal support
  • Writing & editorial assistance
  • Budget and budget justification
  • IRB Guidance
  • Approval & submission

IMPLEMENTATION

Let the RIC 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 and Message Effects Lab
  • Personnel recruitment

ENGAGEMENT

Let the RIC help you connect with the right audiences.