Research Portfolio Builder for Early Career Faculty
Building a Program of Research that Secures Tenure and Funding
is one of the most critical milestones for early-career faculty. We partner with you to develop, refine, and strengthen your program of research so that each project, publication, and grant application aligns with a unified scholarly vision.
Research Portfolio Builder for Early Career Faculty
Building a Program of Research that Secures Tenure and Funding is one of the most critical milestones for early-career faculty. We partner with you to develop, refine, and strengthen your program of research so that each project, publication, and grant application aligns with a unified scholarly vision.

Why a program of research matters
Tenure and Promotion: Review committees look for faculty whose research demonstrates clear focus, consistency, and growth over time.
Grant Competitiveness: Funding agencies prioritize applicants with well-articulated programs of research that show potential for sustained contributions.
Academic Reputation: A strong portfolio distinguishes you as a scholar with depth, direction, and the ability to advance knowledge in your field.
Our scholar services
We provide structured guidance to help you:
- Define and Refine Your Program of Research
Clarify your core research themes, ensuring projects build upon one another to create a coherent scholarly narrative. - Align Research with Funding Priorities
Position your work within the context of current funding trends to increase grant competitiveness. - Strengthen Scholarly Output
Strategically plan publications that reinforce your research identity and demonstrate impact. - Develop an Integrated Research Roadmap
Connect teaching, service, and research activities into a portfolio that advances both professional and institutional goals. - Prepare for Tenure Review
Build a portfolio that showcases productivity, focus, and promise for sustained contributions.
How we help you
- Research Portfolio Audit – Comprehensive review of current projects, publications, and grant activity.
- Program of Research Development – Guidance on creating a scholarly trajectory that builds logically and strategically over time.
- Grant and Publication Strategy – Tailored support for aligning proposals and manuscripts with your program of research.
- Ongoing Consultation – Continuous feedback to refine and strengthen your academic portfolio as you advance toward tenure.
