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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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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators (January 2026)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Hardin Library for Health Sciences

Do you want to maximize your time spent searching for funding opportunities or potential project collaborators? Join us to learn how Pivot can save you time and effort in identifying the right funding opportunities for your research lines as well as identifying collaborators with the relevant expertise.

Register here. The RDO will send a calendar invitation and room location upon registration.

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Arts and Humanities Initiative (AHI) Unveiled: Insights and Opportunities

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual

Event Information

The Research Development Office is hosting a virtual information session on Tuesday, February 10, from 1pm-2pm. Join us virtually to learn about the Arts and Humanities Initiative (AHI) program, hear from past reviewers, and have your questions answered. 

This event is an introduction to this cycle's AHI program. Click here to learn more about this information session, and click here to learn more about AHI. Please note: attendance is encouraged but not required to apply to the...

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Navigating the NIH S10 Instrumentation Programs: Overview and Lessons Learned

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual

The Research Development Office is hosting a virtual information and panel session on Wednesday, February 11, from 11:00 am–12:00 pm. Join us virtually to learn more about the NIH S10 Instrumentation Programs. During the session, the RDO will give an overview of the programs and three successful S10 awardees will discuss their experiences, share their insights, and respond to your questions.

Moderator

Aliasger Salem (Associate Vice President for Research; Lyle and Sharon Bighley Endowed Chair &...