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January 2013
Team Science: Building Successful Research Collaborations
Monday, January 14, 2:30-4:30, East Room, UIHC
Tuesday, January 15, 9:00-11:00, E254 (Brownell Room), Adler Journalism Building
The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science is pleased to host a workshop on building successful research collaborations featuring NIH Team Science experts Howard Gadlin, PhD and Michelle Bennett, PhD. Dr. Gadlin is Ombudsman and Director of the Center for Cooperative Resolution for the National Institutes of Health, and Dr. Bennett is Deputy Scientific Director, Division of Intramural Research (DIR), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
November 2012
Grant Program for the Arts and Humanities
November 6, 2012, 9:00-11:30am, 1117 UCC (IP Commons)
The session included presentations on internal funding opportunities, campus contacts, and external funding sources (private and federal). Paul Casella, MFA, delivered a one-hour presentation on grant writing.
- 9:00-9:20: Introduction of Contacts for Grant Development Support
- 9:20-9:40: Overview of internal funding opportunities
- 9:40-10:05: Introduction to NEH, upcoming deadlines, and NEH reviewer perspective
- 10:05-10:30: Discussion and Networking
- 10:30-11:30: Grant Writing by Paul Casella
October 2012
Fulbright presentations for Faculty and Students
October 18, 2012, 1117 UCC
International Programs and the Office for Vice President of Research jointed hosted Fulbright Presentations on for faculty and students. The presentations were conducted by Andrew Riess, Assistant Director of Outreach and Communications for the Department of Scholar and Professional Programs at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES).
- 8:45-10:15: Presentation for Faculty (Fulbright Core Scholar Program)
- 1:00-2:15: Presentation and panel for students (U.S. Student Program)
- By appointment only: Individual meetings with the Fulbright representative
Research @ Iowa Orientation
October 29, 8:00-10:00am, 2520D UCC
November 13, 1:00-3:00pm, S030 CPHB
This interactive program, designed for early-career faculty, introduced attendees to resources for identifying and applying for internal and extramural funding, and running a more productive and compliant research program.
A panel of faculty shared ideas about balancing research and teaching, best practices for establishing a strong research program, and answered questions from the audience.
September 2012
Write Winning Grant Proposals: A Seminar on the Fundamentals of Good Proposal Writing
September 6, 2012; IMU Main Lounge
This seminar comprehensively addresses both practical and conceptual aspects that are important to the proposal-writing process. It is designed for faculty members and administrative staff who have had some exposure to writing grant applications, either through training / mentoring or personal experience.
April 2012
Writing for Publication by Paul Casella
April 6, 2012, 9:00-10:30am, 2520D UCC
The “Writing for Publication” program, presented by Paul Casella, MFA, was designed to address how authors can employ a systematic approach to the writing process to improve the content and presentation of their ideas in manuscripts for submission. The program included suggestions about how to address the needs of the reviewers, editors, and readers to improve chances of publication. Senior staff from the Office of the Provost and OVPR also shared information about various faculty writing groups and general writing resources, as well as information about upcoming grant writing workshops of interest to early career faculty.
January 2012
On-campus visit from the National Science Foundation
January 27, 2012, 1:30-2:30pm
Bijou Theatre, Iowa Memorial Union
Joan Ferrini-Mundy, division director of Education and Human Resources at the NSF, delivered a public presentation titled, "Perspectives on Science and Education from the National Science Foundation: Building the Future." The event was open to faculty and staff from the Regents Institutions, private and community colleges, and industry representatives.
Please contact Leslie Weatherhead with questions.
November 2011
Research@Iowa Orientation
November 10, 2011
The Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Research are hosting a breakfast and orientation program titled “Research @ Iowa” for new faculty members on Thursday, November 10, 8:00-10:00am in 2520D UCC. This new interactive program will feature a panel of four faculty who have obtained external funding for their research, scholarship, and creative activities. They will share ideas about balancing research and teaching, best practices for establishing a strong research program, and be available to answer questions from the audience. Registration is required.
October 2011
Telling Your Research Story
October 20, 2011
Telling Your Research Story” is a free panel discussion designed to help University of Iowa researchers across the disciplines learn how to become better storytellers, whether the goal is to inform, educate or persuade. The panel, which will include researchers and professional communicators, will share best practices and tips for “translating” technical and complex areas of research into accessible language and finding a narrative for your work that is clear, compelling and effective.
September 2011
Grant Winners Seminars
September 29 - 30, 2011
Robert Porter, Ph.D., of GrantWinners Seminars presented three grant writing workshops at the University of Iowa:
- Writing Successful Grants (3 hrs)
- Career Development Grants for Pre- and Postdocs (3 hrs)
- Building the NEH Grant Proposal (3 hrs)
August 2011
American Cancer Society (ACS): Funding Opportunities Presentation
August 25, 2011
ACS Program Director Virginia Krawiec delivered a presentation of ACS funding for research and training on August 25 from 11:30-1:30pm in the Kelch Conference Room, 1289 CBRB.
May 2011
Writing Your Next Chapter: Moving Forward Powerfully in Your Post-Tenure Years
May 26, 2011
The Office of the Provost, in partnership with the UI Obermann Center for Advanced Studies and the Office of the Vice President for Research, hosted a faculty development workshop for women associate professors on May 26 from 8:30-1:00pm.
The workshop was conducted by national faculty development expert, Kerry Ann Rockquemore, PhD, Executive Director of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity.
April 2011
Making Sense of the Science:
A Workshop on Effective Scientific Writing
April 28, 2011
Judith Swan, Associate Director for Writing in Science and Engineering of the Princeton Writing Program presented a workshop on April 28th, 1:00-3:00pm in Kelch conference room (1289 CBRB).
Dr. Swan discussed how to craft technical writing in a way that makes it highly readable and easier to understand. The workshop was targeted towards graduate students, post-docs and faculty preparing manuscripts and grant applications.
March 2011
Fulbright Workshop
March 22, 2011
Athena Mison Fulay, Manager of Outreach and Communications for the Department of Scholar and Professional Programs at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), conducted a workshop on the Fulbright Program on March 22, 2011.
December 2010
Research Professional Development Series
December 22, 2010
The Research Professional Development Series began on January 11, 2011. This certificate series is designed to provide a broad overview of the current state of research and address the many needs and interests of research staff.
Grant Writing Seminar by Dr. David Morrison
December 6, 2010
Recent changes in the NIH application format and review criteria have drastically changed how applications to the NIH will be written and scored. The Office of the Vice President for Research was pleased to welcome David Morrison back to campus to provide insights regarding these and other trends in federal funding. This all-day grant writing workshop, held in the IMU Main Lounge, provided instruction for 200 faculty and staff members from across campus.
Agenda (pdf)
October 2010
Guest Speaker: Hiram Fitzgerald
October 11-12, 2010
Hiram Fitzgerald, Associate Provost for University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University and nationally prominent leader on University engagement issues, was on campus on October 11th and 12th, 2010 to meet with UI faculty, staff, and community members. The Office of the Vice President for Research, Division of Continuing Education, and Center for Teaching co-hosted his two-day itinerary, which included a Public Forum entitled "The Engaged University," and an Economic Development Luncheon with community leaders.
Powerpoint presentations (ppt)
Iowa Arts Council Grant Writing Workshop
October 6, 2010
This workshop, hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, focused on Iowa Arts 
Council Major and Mini Project Grants.
Program flyer (pdf)
Powerpoint presentation (ppt)
September 2010
Navigating the Research Enterprise: Fine-Tuning your GPS (Grant Positioning System)
September 29 & 30, 2010
The Office of the Vice President for Research offered orientation sessions for new and early-career faculty members, research scientists, and research staff in all 
departments and disciplines twice during the fall 2010.
Program flyer (pdf)
Powerpoint presentation (ppt)
Research Compliance handouts (pdf)
Life Cycle of a Grant Flowchart (pdf)
How to Prepare a Competitive Grant Proposal
September 15, 2010
John Massa, Associate Director, Division of Sponsored Programs, discussed the following topics: (1) How to approach different types of funding agencies; (2) UI resources available for grant proposal preparation; and (3) What to do when your proposal is rejected.
Central Microscopy Research Facilities Reception and Open House
September 10, 2010
The University of Iowa Foundation and the Office of the Vice President for Research hosted a reception to inaugurate the high resolution field emission transmission electron microscope and to recognize the support of the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust in acquiring this instrumentation.
October 2009
National Science Foundation Day at The University of Iowa (NSF Day)
October 8, 2009
This workshop will provide an overview of the NSF, its mission, priorities, and budget. It will cover the NSFproposal and merit review process and NSFprograms that cut across disciplines. Additionally, representatives from the seven NSFdirectorates and the Office of International Science and Engineering will make presentations on their programs and will also be available informally and in breakout sessions for discussions of potential research proposals. This workshop is focused on junior faculty and others beginning or restarting research careers, although others more experienced with proposing to NSFwill find the workshop informative and useful.
September 2009
Navigating the Research Enterprise: Fine-tuning your GPS (Grant Positioning System)
The Office of the Vice President for Research is offering an orientation session for new and early-career faculty members, research scientists, and research staff in all departments and disciplines twice during the fall 2009 semester.
Participants will be introduced to Office of the Vice President for Research staff, various research offices, and sources of information that will assist them in obtaining extramural funding and running a more productive and compliant research program. Among the topics covered will be:
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Research Development -- identifying funding sources, proposal development assistance
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Research Administration – proposal routing, pre and post-award administrative issues
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Research Compliance – use of human, animal subjects or hazardous materials, responsible conduct of research, conflict of interest
July 2009
Write Winning Grants Workshop -- Phase II
Pre-requisite: Phase I Seminar
Phase II is guided by The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook, which systematically shepherds participants through the development of their applications, from inception of the idea through writing of the proposal, section-by-section. Recommendations are provided regarding how competing academic priorities can be managed during the writing process. The program has three objectives for each participant: 1) write and submit the best application of which s/he is capable; 2) better understand the dynamics and psychology of the review process; and 3) develop an appreciation for the importance of constructive criticism as an important part of the proposal-development process. The workshop includes both on-site and electronic interactions between the consultant and participants, with ample one-on-one time to assure that the specific needs of individuals are met. Either new or revised applications are welcome. Assistance in responding to prior review is provided to those who are writing revisions.
February 2008
Write Winning Grants: A seminar on the fundamentals of good proposal writing -- Phase I
On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the Iowa Memorial Union, 3rd floor RicheyBallroom, David Morrisonfrom Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops, Inc. will present an all-day (8:30-4:30) workshop entitled “Write Winning Grants – A seminar on the fundamentals of good proposal writing.” We have had outstanding reviews from faculty who have attended previous sessions by this group. A description of the seminar is posted at http://www.grantcentral.com/winninggrants.html.
