Welcome to Defense Research Advancement (DRA) Faculty Resources. Our team has developed tools to help faculty and administrators work with the DOD successfully. The tools include templates to:
- Connect with research collaborators/funders in the DOD and national security ecosystem to develop new research projects.
- Develop and submit successful research project proposals to the DOD.
- Manage awarded projects with best practices including common questions that arise such as no cost extensions and close out reporting.
Additionally, we can help your research group with DOD visitors/events and share your news stories and announcements. Please reach out directly to dra_research@austin.utexas.edu for 1:1 help in any area.
Working with DOD
- Basics of DOD Funding (PPT)
- Basics of DOD Funding (Video)
DOD research award process - Technology Readiness Levels (Video)
Align research with DOD funding - DOD Technology Readiness Level Chart (PPT)
Proposal Planning and Submission
- Proposal Pitch: The Quad Chart (Video)
Share research idea with DOD - Quad Chart Template (PPT)
Easy to use template
Funding Opportunities
- Early Career Opportunities (Video)
Overview and how process works - Early Career/Young Investigator Programs (Video)
Panel with DOD program manager and UT awardees - Faculty and Student Opportunities (PPT)
Support and Guidance
Helpful Links, Etc.
Share Research or Event