IT Research Consulting

Planning a new research initiative or preparing a grant proposal? UITS is your partner from day one. Whether you need help choosing the right technology, designing a secure infrastructure, or writing technical content for a grant, our team provides personalized, no-cost consultations to help your research succeed.

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How Can We Help?

Research IT Strategy & Consulting connects you with experts across computing, data, cloud, security, and compliance.

  • Grant Proposal Support: Technology planning, budget estimates, and technical proposal content
  • Research Computing: High-performance computing (HPC) and advanced workstations
  • Cloud Services: Scalable computing, storage, and analytics resources
  • Data Security & Compliance: Guidance on sponsor and regulatory requirements
  • Data Storage & Management: Secure storage, sharing, and preservation solutions
  • AI & Advanced Technologies: AI, machine learning, and emerging research tools

What to Expect

During your consultation, a Business Relationship Manager may:

  • Discuss your research goals and technical requirements
  • Assess your current and anticipated technology needs
  • Identify the right computing, storage, and collaboration solutions
  • Review security and compliance considerations
  • Recommend next steps and connect you to available services

Services Available

  • Strategic IT Consulting: Dedicated consulting for research initiatives and grant proposals.
  • Infrastructure Design: Collaboration with researchers, the Office of Research, and UITS teams to design and scope appropriate IT infrastructure.
  • Agency Compliance: Guidance on compliance requirements for major federal agencies including the NSF, NIH, and DOE.
  • Proposal & Grant Support: Contribution of technical proposal content, including infrastructure architecture design and formal cost estimates.
  • Custom Solutions: Design of secure, scalable, and sustainable IT solutions tailored to your unique research disciplines.

Who Can Use IT Research Consulting?

  • Faculty researchers
  • Principal Investigators 
  • Research staff
  • Graduate researchers
  • Academic departments and research teams

Cost & Support

Cost: Initial consultation and research technology planning are provided at no cost. Technology resources recommended as part of a project may require departmental, project, or grant funding.

Support: One-on-one consultations, research technology guidance, and proposal planning support.

Get Started

Planning a research project or preparing a grant proposal? Contact the Research IT team to assess your technology needs and find the right solutions.

Contact a Business Relationship Manager