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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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Write Winning Grant Proposals Seminar

Thursday, October 9, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Write Winning Grant Proposals SeminarPresenter: John D. Robertson, PhDManaging Member & Owner: Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshops (GWSW)The Research Development Office in the Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to partner with Dr. John Robertson from Grant Writer's Seminars & Workshops (GWSW) to conduct the Write Winning Grant Proposals Seminar.Click here to view the seminar's webpage.Event InformationThe seminar will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30...
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NIH K Club+ 2025-26 Information Session

Friday, October 17, 2025 10:00am to 10:45am
Virtual
This is an information session to describe the NIH K Club+. In collaboration with the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science’s K Club, the NIH K Club+ (2025-26) is designed to give you the knowledge and resources to craft competitive K award applications.Event InformationThe Research Development Office is hosting a NIH K Award virtual information session on Friday, October 17 from 10am-10:45am. This event is an introduction to this year's NIH K Club+, click here to learn more about the...
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NSF CAREER Club 2025-26 Information Session

Friday, October 17, 2025 11:00am to 11:45am
Virtual
This is an information session to describe the NSF CAREER Club. The NSF CAREER Club (2025-26) is designed to give you the knowledge and resources to craft competitive CAREER applications.Event InformationThe Research Development Office is hosting a NSF CAREER Award virtual information session on Friday, October 17 from 11am-11:45am. This event is an introduction to this year's NSF CAREER Club, click here to learn more about the club.RegistrationRegister here by Thursday, October 16. The RDO will...