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Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem

The Division of Research and Creative Activity (DRED) comprises several units, all of which are part of the Research and Creative Activity (RCA) Ecosystem at Boise State University.

Boise State has honed the RCA process into seven steps. Do you need full support along the way? We’ve built a path that takes you from start to finish. But for those who need support in one, two, or a few of these steps, you’re not alone. We’ve built a system that allows you to choose your own adventure. Jump into any of these steps as you need them.

Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem

Step 1: Generate Idea

Step 1: Generate Idea
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Step 1: Generate Idea

What would you like to research or create? In step one, learn to look at your ideas carefully and discover what to do with them; after all, some of you have done this before but need assistance, and so many others have great ideas but are new to this and don’t know where to begin.

CRCA Research Development can work with you to brainstorm, network with peers, develop a team and explore ideas. We can provide consultation on generating ideas, build an affinity group around your ideas, provide guided brainstorm facilitation for groups, and be a partner in developing collaborations. If you have compliance questions, connect with the Office of Research Compliance.

You may need to connect with the following offices at this stage:

Research Development Brainstorming Support