Research excellence requires more than disciplinary expertise. Today's most successful investigators are visionary thinkers, strategic planners, collaborative leaders, and integrative communicators.
Through a portfolio of professional development opportunities, Research Development's FORGE programs help FSU faculty at all levels cultivate the skills needed to develop outstanding, competitive research proposals and programs.
FORGE is designed to support different aspects of your research career.
You can engage in one or multiple programs depending on your current research goals.
FORGE Programs
FORGE Foundation
Designed for early-career faculty to launch and support their research careers at FSU.
- Develop or strengthen your research identity.
- Create a sustainable research agenda.
- Understand funding ecosystems.
- Build collaborations.
- Access research support structures at FSU.
FORGE Leadership
Designed for mid-career faculty ready to take their research to the next level.
- Expand your ability to lead complex research initiatives.
- Develop leadership and team science skills.
- Build interdisciplinary & interinstitutional networks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders.
FORGE Mentors
Designed for faculty at all levels who mentor and support the next generation of researchers.
- Strengthen your mentoring practice.
- Create supportive research environments.
- Support the next generation of researchers and research leaders.
