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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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Improving Scholarly Communication Series - Writing for Publication

Friday, June 12, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre

The Improving Scholarly Communication 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 (Academic/Scientific Editorial Manager; Office of Faculty Affairs and Development) and will take place in-person during the summer of 2026.

Session 1 - Writing for Publication (Friday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to noon; University Capitol Centre)

A clear and reasoned...

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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators (June 2026)

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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. The RDO will send a calendar invitation and Zoom link upon registration.

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Improving Scholarly Communication Series - Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications

Friday, June 26, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre

The Improving Scholarly Communication 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 (Academic/Scientific Editorial Manager; Office of Faculty Affairs and Development) and will take place in-person during the summer of 2026.

Session 2 - Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications (Friday, June 26 from 11am-12pm; University Capitol Centre)

This course reviews...