The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a member of the NCFDD1 as an Institutional Member. The NCFDD is a nationally recognized community of over 450 colleges and universities that provide online career development and mentoring resources for faculty at all levels.
NCFDD will host the Rethinking Your Research Funding workshop from October 6 – November 2, 2025. The course is a four-week virtual program that helps faculty take a strategic approach to research funding. Through expert-led sessions, live coaching, and a supportive peer community, participants will gain the tools to expand and diversify research funding strategies, communicate the value of their work beyond academia, and build a foundation for long-term funding success.
Faculty sponsorships are limited. To apply for sponsorship, please complete and submit your application to
View and download the NCFDD Rethinking Your Research Funding sponsorship application here.
Member Resources
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NCFDD Member Resources
NCFDD resources are broadly applicable across academic disciplines and include a range of topics such as increasing productivity, time management, overcoming academic perfectionism, and writing grant proposals. These resources offer concrete guidance that may improve your productivity and your sense of well-being.
- Monday Motivator Newsletter – includes productivity tips
- Webinars – monthly by NCFDD faculty or a guest expert
- Multi-Week Courses – led by expert facilitators
- Private Discussion Forums – network, participate in writing challenges, problem-solve, and share information with colleagues across the country
- The Library – slides and audio recordings of webinars from the year
- Resources and Referrals – services for coaching, editing, and recommended readings
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How to Activate Your UAB Sponsored Membership
- Go to the NCFDDwebsite.
- Select the “Become a Member” tab and choose “Claim Your Institutional Membership.”
- From the drop-down menu choose "The University of Alabama at Birmingham."
- Follow instructions to complete the registration form using your UAB email address (your blazerid @ UAB.edu ).
- Once you have submitted your registration information and NCFDD has approved your connection to UAB, you should receive a welcome email.
1 UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.