View event recordings below. Scroll further for a list of past events.

NIH Study Section

The RDO and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Grant Support Office presented a NIH Reviewer Panel Discussion and Q&A session. This panel provided an opportunity to hear from five accomplished NIH investigators regarding their participation in the NIH review process, including how this has impacted their grant writing efforts.

Improving Scholarly
Communication Series

Paul Casella (MFA; Consultant, CCOM Office of Faculty Affairs and Development) presented a three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral.

To learn more about this series and upcoming sessions, click here.

Analyzing the Research Funding Landscape

The RDO, CLAS Grants Support Office, and the Center for Advancement presented a session focus on the exploration of different types of research funding sources (i.e., corporate, federal, and private) to identify potential paths to fund your research endeavors.

Support for Teaching and Learning Research at UI

The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology Research & Analytics (OTLT R&A) presented a session on how they can offer support to UI faculty members interested in conducting teaching and learning research. In this session, participants learned more about the umbrella IRB process, along with other initiatives that address critical components of successful teaching and learning research.

Identifying and Capturing Research Funding

The RDO, CLAS Grants Support Office, and DSP presented a session focused on identifying and evaluating potential funding opportunities including tips and tools for developing competitive proposals. 

Data Management and Sharing Plans for Grant Proposals

NIH, NSF, and many other research funders require data management plans as part of the funding proposal. A good plan may help you provide a more competitive proposal. This session coverd the foundational elements of these plans, campus resources and policies you can include in the plan, and look at some examples.  Presented by Brian Westra, UI Libraries.

ARIS Broader Impacts Seminars

The Training Team from the NSF-supported Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) organization conducted five interactive virtual workshops in the Spring of 2023.


Past Events

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KB Science Visit to UI Campus

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:00am to 11:00am
University Capitol Centre
Join us for an introduction to the Department of Energy programming for all career levels, presented by Dr. Kristin Bennett from KB Science. Event Information Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. in UCC 1117 (in-person only) for an information session on How to Win at DOE with KB Science. This session will include tips for how to write to DOE grant programs, and information about the Bipartisan infrastructure law, the inflation reduction act, and the CHIPS R&D and Science Act. Regis...
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Early Career Funding Opportunities and Support Information Session

Friday, September 8, 2023 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
This session will give an overview of some of the federal and foundation opportunities available to early career faculty, as well as highlight the unique support provided to early career faculty. Event Information Join us for this virtual information session on Friday, Sept. 8 from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The Research Development Office will present and discuss the funding opportunities and resources on campus designed for early career faculty. Registration Register by Sept. 7. A Zoom link will be...
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Improving Scholarly Communication Series - Speaking for Success: Strategies for Effective Medical and Scientific Presentations

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Interested researchers, faculty, and staff are invited to register for one, or more, sessions of this series. To sign up, click here! Visit the program webpage here to learn more! The Improving Scholarly Communications sessions are a three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. These workshops are hosted by Paul Casella (more information below) and will take place in the Summer of 2023. Speaking for Success...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Thursday, July 20, 2023 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
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.
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Improving Scholarly Communication Series - Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Interested researchers, faculty, and staff are invited to register for one, or more, sessions of this series. To sign up, click here Visit the program webpage here to learn more! The Improving Scholarly Communications sessions are a three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. These workshops are hosted by Paul Casella (more information below) and will take place in the Summer of 2023. Writing Effective...
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Improving Scholarly Communication Series - Writing for Publication

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Interested researchers, faculty, and staff are invited to register for one, or more, sessions of this series. To sign up, click here Visit the program webpage here to learn more! The Improving Scholarly Communications sessions are a three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. These workshops are hosted by Paul Casella (more information below) and will take place in the Summer of 2023. Writing for...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
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.
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Climate Change, the Environment, and Sustainability Research Networking Event

Thursday, June 22, 2023 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Space is limited, so please register to attend here. Do you want to have exciting conversations about climate change, sustainability, and the environment to see how your ideas morph when intersecting with other disciplines? Faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to participate in this discussion. If this piques your interest, join your colleagues on Thursday, June 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. for an informal discussion of climate change, sustainability, and the environment research at Big Grove...
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NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI) - Info Session

Thursday, June 22, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI) Zoom Information Session On June 22, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon, the Research Development Office (RDO) will host a Zoom information session focused on NSF's MRI Program. During the session, the RDO will give an overview of the program, highlight recent restrictions on subawardees, hear from a previous MRI awardee, and allow time for questions. Please note the rules have changed for this long-running NSF program. We encourage researchers interested...
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Climate Change and Health – Networking Session #3: Network, Refine Ideas, and Pitch Ideas

Friday, May 26, 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Register here! NIH Climate Change and Health Center @ Iowa - Presentations and Networking Sessions We invite you to join our presentation and networking sessions on May 12, 19, and 26 to collaborate and explore submitted project ideas. Presentations will receive strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities feedback via participants. Small group discussions will focus on ideation with ideas collected and voted on. Session #3 will focus on finalizing ideas and presenting them to the group. For more...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Monday, May 22, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
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.
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Climate Change and Health – Networking Session #2: Network and Refine Ideas

Friday, May 19, 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Register here! NIH Climate Change and Health Center @ Iowa - Presentations and Networking Sessions We invite you to join our presentation and networking sessions on May 12, 19, and 26 to collaborate and explore submitted project ideas. Presentations will receive strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities feedback via participants. Small group discussions will focus on ideation with ideas collected and voted on. Session #2 will focus on refining submitted ideas. For more information about this...
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Climate Change and Health – Networking Session #1: Network and Ideate

Friday, May 12, 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Register here! NIH Climate Change and Health Center @ Iowa - Presentations and Networking Sessions We invite you to join our presentation and networking sessions on May 12, 19, and 26 to collaborate and explore submitted project ideas. Presentations will receive strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities feedback via participants. Small group discussions will focus on ideation with ideas collected and voted on. Session #1 will focus on networking and ideation development among interested...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
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.
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NSF CAREER Recent Awardee Panel Session

Friday, April 14, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
The Research Development Office is presenting a NSF CAREER Current Awardee Panel Discussion/Q&A session on Friday, April 14, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m. This panel session will provide an opportunity to hear from three accomplished NSF CAREER award recipients regarding their experience with the application process, need-to-know information, plus much more. Panelists: Kristan Worthington, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering Casey Harwood, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Allis...
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Climate Change and Health - Information Session #2

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Register here! WANTED: Bold Ideas for Developing an NIH Climate Change and Health Center @ Iowa We seek your bold ideas that will contribute to an effort in securing an NIH Climate Change and Health center focused on rural issues. Your ideas will be used to develop clusters of connected ideas and researchers to explore unique climate change health questions focused on rural issues important to Iowa and the Midwest. This is an opportunity to build new ideas and teams in the climate change and...
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Climate Change and Health - Information Session #1

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Register here! WANTED: Bold Ideas for Developing an NIH Climate Change and Health Center @ Iowa We seek your bold ideas that will contribute to an effort in securing an NIH Climate Change and Health center focused on rural issues. Your ideas will be used to develop clusters of connected ideas and researchers to explore unique climate change health questions focused on rural issues important to Iowa and the Midwest. This is an opportunity to build new ideas and teams in the climate change and...
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Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars (Session 5 of 5: BI Identity)

Friday, March 31, 2023 9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
The National Science Foundation 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 five interactive virtual workshops on Friday...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
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.
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Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars (Session 4 of 5: BI Partnerships)

Friday, March 17, 2023 9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
The National Science Foundation 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 five interactive virtual workshops on Friday...
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Save the Date: Visit with Jack Kaye from NASA's Earth Science Division

Friday, March 10, 2023 9:00am to 12:30pm
Virtual
Save the date for Friday, March 10, 2023 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for a visit with Dr. Jack Kaye, the Associate Director for Research of NASA's Earth Science Division. The Earth Science Division covers a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. Read more about the Earth Science Division focus areas here. Dr. Kaye will give an overview of his portfolio, followed by short talks from University of Iowa researchers, and a networking lunch. Lunch will be provided. To attend, please register here by...
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Rural Telehealth Research Center (RTRC) Speed Networking

Friday, March 3, 2023 1:30pm to 4:00pm
College of Public Health Building
Are you interested in advancing the evidence of telehealth? Are you looking for collaborators to explore new dimensions of telehealth research? If so, the Rural Telehealth Research Center (RTRC) Speed Networking event is the answer for you! Speed Networking is designed to help you quickly meet new collaborators and brainstorm novel ideas leading to potential new avenues for your research and funding portfolio. RTRC has been funded by the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT) in the...
Canceled
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Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars (Session 3 of 5: NSF CAREER Awards)

Friday, March 3, 2023 9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
The National Science Foundation 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 five interactive virtual workshops on Friday...
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Pivot Administrative Features

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Connect Your Researchers to Funding Opportunities
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
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.
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Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars (Session 2 of 5: BI Evaluation/Broadening Participation)

Friday, February 17, 2023 9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
The National Science Foundation 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 five interactive virtual workshops on Friday...
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Arts & Humanities Initiative (AHI) Program Informational Session

Friday, February 10, 2023 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is accepting applications for the spring 2023 Arts & Humanities Initiative (AHI) program. Join us virtually to learn more about the AHI program, hear from past reviewers, and have your questions answered.
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Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars (Session 1 of 5: BI 101)

Friday, February 3, 2023 9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
The National Science Foundation 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 five interactive virtual workshops on Friday...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
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
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Write Winning Grant Proposals - Phase II Seminar

Thursday, January 12 8:30am to Friday, January 13, 2023 4:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Write Winning Grant Proposals Presented by John D. Robertson, Ph.D. Managing Member, Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshops The Research Development Office in the Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to announce that Dr. John Robertson from Grant Writer's Seminars & Workshops (GWSW) will conduct the Write Winning Grant Proposals seminar on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. The deadline to register is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18. In person and virtual options are available.  The Phase I...
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Planning and Writing Successful NSF CAREER Proposals

Friday, December 2, 2022 9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
The Research Development Office, CLAS Grant Support Office, and College of Engineering are hosting a 3-part virtual NSF CAREER Award grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful NSF CAREER Proposals that will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 and Friday, Jan. 6 at 9 a.m.–11 a.m. and Friday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (8 total hours). The seminar is presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson (AtKisson Training Group). An NSF CAREER award application is more than an NSF Standard Grant with an education plan...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
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.
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UI Research Services Fair

Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Join us at the 2022 UI Research Services Fair! Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 -- 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. @ Hancher Auditorium The Research Services Fair (RSF) is a vendor-style fair that provides an opportunity for researchers to learn about campus resources and services available for their research and scholarship activities. Over the past two RSFs, over 60 campus units have introduced their services to approximately 400 faculty, staff, and students. This year’s event will be hosted at Hancher Auditorium...
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Write Winning Grant Proposals - Phase I Seminar

Thursday, October 6, 2022 8:30am to 4:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Write Winning Grant Proposals Presented by John D. Robertson, Ph.D. Managing Member, Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshops The Research Development Office in the Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to announce that Dr. John Robertson from Grant Writer's Seminars & Workshops (GWSW) will conduct the Write Winning Grant Proposals seminar on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. The deadline to register is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18. In person and virtual options are available.  The Phase I...
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Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities

Friday, September 30, 2022 9:00am to 1:00pm
Virtual
AtKisson Training Group will conduct a half-day virtual seminar, Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities, that will be held virtually on Friday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 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. Register by Sept. 23.
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Monday, September 19, 2022 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
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.
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Thursday, August 25, 2022 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
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.
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NSF CAREER Current Awardee Panel Session

Friday, April 15, 2022 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
The Research Development Office is presenting a NSF CAREER Current Awardee Panel Discussion/Q&A session on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 10am-11am. This panel session will provide an opportunity to hear from three accomplished NSF CAREER award recipients regarding their experience with the application process, need-to-know information, plus much more. Panelists: Allison Jaynes, Assistant Professor, Physics and Astronomy Garrett Morris, Assistant Professor, Computer Science Jan Wessel...
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Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars

Friday, February 11, 9:00am to Friday, April 8, 2022 11:00am
Virtual
The National Science Foundation 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 five interactive virtual workshops. Session...
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Connect Your Researchers to Funding Opportunities: Pivot Administrative Features

Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Join us on Thursday, January 27 from 11am-12pm for an information and demonstration session that will introduce Pivot Administrative Features. Topics covered will include crafting and saving funding opportunity searches, creating calendars and newsletters, sharing and tracking opportunities, editing profiles, and enabling weekly email alerts. We will also discuss how to request access to the additional administrative privileges. Register here to receive the Zoom link.
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The K Award Ecosystem: Writing a Competitive K Award

Monday, December 6, 2021 9:00am to 1:00pm
Virtual
The Research Development Office and the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science are hosting a virtual NIH K Award grant writing seminar The K Award Ecosystem on Monday, December 6 from 9am-1pm. The seminar is presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson (AtKisson Training Group). 
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Planning and Writing Successful NSF CAREER Proposals

Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:00am to Friday, January 21, 2022 11:00am
Virtual
The Research Development Office, CLAS Grant Support Office, and College of Engineering are hosting a 4-part virtual NSF CAREER Award grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful NSF CAREER Proposals that will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 and Friday January 7, 14, 21, 2022 from 9am-11am (8 total hours). The seminar is presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson (AtKisson Training Group). Seminar Topics Understanding the Basics of CAREERs Planning Your Proposal Crafting a Compelling...
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NSF Major Research Instrumentation Panel Discussion with Successful Awardees

Monday, October 18, 2021 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
Thinking about applying to the NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program? Want to learn more about this limited submission opportunity?  Then this session is for you! The Research Development Office is presenting a NSF MRI Panel Discussion/Q&A session on Monday, October 18 from 9-10am moderated by Rich Hichwa (Sr. Assoc. VP for Research). This panel session will provide an opportunity to hear from three accomplished NSF MRI award recipients regarding their experience with the application...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Friday, July 30, 2021 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
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 by July 29 to receive the Zoom link.
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Neuroscience, Development, and Mental Well-Being Virtual Ideas Lab

Friday, July 16, 2021 8:00am to 5:00pm
Virtual
This fall, the Research Development Office is hosting a virtual eight-week Neuroscience, Development, and Mental Well-Being Ideas Lab (two hours per week through September 20-November 8) where attendees will have a unique opportunity to explore this topic, develop innovative approaches to this complex problem together, and compete for feasibility funding. By leveraging the university’s unique research and scholarship expertise, you have an opportunity to make a significant contribution to this...
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Data Management and Sharing Plans for Grant Proposals

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
NIH, NSF, and many other research funders require data management plans as part of the funding proposal. A good plan may help you provide a more competitive proposal. This informational session will cover the foundational elements of these plans, campus resources and policies you can include in the plan, and look at some examples. Bring your plan if you have started working on one. Presented by Brian Westra; Data Services Manager, UI Libraries Register here by Wednesday, July 13 to receive the...

Improving Scholarly Communication Series- Speaking for Success

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Are you looking for methods to improve your success in writing, grant applications, and speaking endeavors? If so, join us this summer for a virtual three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. Session 3: Speaking for Success- Strategies for Effective Presentations This course reviews how adults learn as a means to examine effective delivery techniques to engage scientific and clinical peer audiences. It...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Thursday, June 24, 2021 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
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 by June 23 to receive the Zoom link.
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Improving Scholarly Communication Series- Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 1:00pm
Virtual
Are you looking for methods to improve your success in writing, grant applications, and speaking endeavors? If so, join us this summer for a virtual three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. Session 2: Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications This course reviews the principles of good grant writing to produce clear, direct, and compelling proposals. Focuses on understanding the psychology of reviewers...
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Improving Scholarly Communication Series- Writing for Publication

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Are you looking for methods to improve your success in writing, grant applications, and speaking endeavors? If so, join us this summer for a virtual three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. Session 1: Writing for Publication A clear and reasoned presentation of ideas is critical to the success of a scientific manuscript. This seminar examines the structures and positions of emphasis in the sentence...