Research Activities and Support

The office of Engineering Research and Graduate Programs, or ERGP, provides services to increase sponsored project funding for research, education, and outreach for the college. ERGP supports high-quality proposal development and research administration support while fostering a vibrant community of engaged faculty, scholars, and research leaders.

ERGP is committed to offering the following research support:

• Proposal Development Support Services: Offer assistance with narrative development, editing, graphic design coordination, and budget preparation.
• Advance Planning and Facilitation: Support for major grant program solicitations, including strategic guidance and coordination.
• Faculty Engagement: Support of on- and off-campus events for faculty through college research sessions, networking opportunities, and other research-related events.
• Funding Identification and Collaboration: In partnership with the Office of Research Development (ORD), assist faculty in finding funding opportunities and building collaborative teams across the university.
• Early Career and New Faculty Support: Provide research resources, guidance, and encouragement for tenure-track and new faculty.
• Research Administration Guidance: Assist faculty with navigating research administration processes and requirements.
• University Liaison Services: Act as a bridge to university-sponsored projects and affiliated offices, including the Office of Research Development, Office of Sponsored Programs, Corporate Engagement, and K-State Research Foundation (KSURF)

Proposal Development Support Services

Boost your proposal's impact with ERGP support. Proposal development is key to submitting competitive, compelling proposals. ERGP offers targeted proposal development support services to strengthen the parts of your proposal that matter most and help you tell your story effectively. Plan ahead to get the most out of our services—submit your request early using our quick online request form.

College Research Sessions & Events

Fall 2026

Thursday, Aug. 20 - New Faculty Research Orientation, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Carl R. Ice Conference Room, 1139 Engineering Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Early Career and New Faculty: Breakfast with the Dean, 7:30 a.m., Carl R. Ice Conference Room, 1139 Engineering Hall

Tuesday, Sept. 22 – College Research Session: Navigating the Changing Federal Funding Landscape: Positioning Your Research for Success, 3:30 p.m., Carl R. Ice Conference Room, 1139 Engineering Hall

Tuesday, Oct. 13 – Early Career and New Faculty: Effectively Managing Your Start-Up Package: Strategy, Planning, and Financial & Administrative Policies, 11:30 a.m., Carl R. Ice Conference Room, 1139 Engineering Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 3 – College Research Session: Facilities in the College: Beocat & Materials Characterization Lab (with optional facility tours following the session), 3:30 p.m., Carl R. Ice Conference Room, 1139 Engineering Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Early Career and New Faculty: Navigating the Changing Federal Funding Landscape: Early Career Faculty Strategies for Success, 11:30 a.m., Carl R. Ice Conference Room, 1139 Engineering Hall

Tuesday, Dec. 15 – ERGP Annual Holiday Meet & Greet, 3:00 p.m., Carl R. Ice Conference Room, 1139 Engineering Hall