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)
Speaker: Seth Wilk, DRA Director - Technology Readiness Level Crosswalk
Proposal Planning and Submission
- Quad Chart Template
How to create visual overview of your project for the DOD - Quad Chart Template (Fillable)
Download PPT template
Funding Opportunities
- Early Career Funding - Young Investigator Programs (Video)
DOD program manager and UT awardees share best practices - Faculty and Student Opportunities (PPT)
Support and Guidance
Share Research or Event