The Research Development and Programs (RDP) unit fosters engagement in research for students and supports faculty in securing research resources within and beyond the University. RDP devises, administers, and evaluates research program initiatives, and cultivates the research, scholarship, and creative pursuits of CUNY scholars through the development and implementation of internal seed-grant programs for faculty and undergraduate research opportunities for students. RDP also supports and implements University-wide initiatives, such as the CUNY Climate Consortium (C3) and Public Interest Technology at CUNY (PIT@CUNY).