The Scholar's Field Guide to Clemson University

Innovation Clusters Clemson’s Innovation Clusters represent longstanding areas of strength as well as new opportunities to build an international research reputation. • Advanced Materials • Cyberinfrastructure and Big Data Science • Energy, Transportation and Advanced Manufacturing • Health Innovation • Human Resilience • Sustainable Environment The Office of Research Development The Office of Research Development (ORD supports your efforts to obtain extramural funding for world-class research. To advance the University’s Clemson Forward Strategic Plan, ORD coordinates activities aimed at increasing faculty members’ success rate in applying for prestigious, highly competitive programs. ORD marshals resources critical for funding opportunities that require transformative, transdisciplinary, collaborative, and convergent research. It offers customized workshops and information sessions that target specific funding agencies or programs. ORD also helps you manage the proposal development process, facilitates team communication, strengthens and edits proposal content, and coordinates internal and external reviews. ORD staff provide you with training in grant writing as well as editing assistance. Complete the ORD Request for Service Form for Assistance – 10 –