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The RDO empowers researchers with tools for competitive funding proposals. We offer seminars, exemplars of successful proposals, and expert connections for valuable pre-submission feedback. Elevating skills and connections, we guide researchers toward successful proposal development within a complex landscape.

 

Upcoming Research Skills Development Events

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Navigating the NSF MRI Program: Overview and Lessons Learned

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual

The Research Development Office is hosting a virtual information and panel session on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. Join us virtually to learn more about the NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program. During the session, the RDO will give an overview of the program including how to navigate the institutional limited submission process and three successful MRI awardees will discuss their experiences, share their insights, and respond to your questions.

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ARIS Research Impacts (aka Broader Impacts) Seminar promotional image

ARIS Research Impacts (aka Broader Impacts) Seminar

Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:00am to 3:00pm
Virtual

The National Science Foundation (NSF) considers two criteria in their review of proposals: intellectual merit and broader impacts (BI). Broader impacts relate to how the proposed research will “benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes” and is increasingly used as the differentiator between which excellent proposals to fund or not.

The Training Team from the NSF-supported Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) organization will conduct a virtual workshop on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026...

Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Seminar promotional image

Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Seminar

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This seminar will cover fundamental concepts of proposal planning and writing for the Arts and Humanities faculty backed by concrete tips and operational strategies that support planning and longer-term sustainability.

Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Seminar

The Research Development Office is hosting an in person grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and...