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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

Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities 2024-25 Seminar promotional image

Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities 2024-25 Seminar

Friday, November 8, 2024 8:30am to 12:30pm
Virtual
This seminar will cover 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. Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities Seminar The Research Development Office is hosting a virtual grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities, on Friday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Please note: this is an in-person meeting. Zoom option will not be available for this session. With questions, please contact vpr-rdo@uiowa.edu. 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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Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) Seminar - 2024-25 (Session 1 of 3)

Friday, December 6, 2024 9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
An NSF CAREER award application is more than an NSF Standard Grant with an education plan added in. Highly competitive awards integrate the research and education plan. In this seminar, we talk about why and how to create a plan that results in a competitive proposal. Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) Seminar The Research Development Office, CLAS Grant Support Office, and College of Engineering are hosting a three-part virtual NSF CAREER Award grant writing seminar, Developing...
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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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Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) Seminar - 2024-25 (Session 2 of 3)

Friday, January 10, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
An NSF CAREER award application is more than an NSF Standard Grant with an education plan added in. Highly competitive awards integrate the research and education plan. In this seminar, we talk about why and how to create a plan that results in a competitive proposal. Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) Seminar The Research Development Office, CLAS Grant Support Office, and College of Engineering are hosting a three-part virtual NSF CAREER Award grant writing seminar, Developing...
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Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) Seminar - 2024-25 (Session 3 of 3)

Friday, January 17, 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm
Virtual
An NSF CAREER award application is more than an NSF Standard Grant with an education plan added in. Highly competitive awards integrate the research and education plan. In this seminar, we talk about why and how to create a plan that results in a competitive proposal. Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) Seminar The Research Development Office, CLAS Grant Support Office, and College of Engineering are hosting a three-part virtual NSF CAREER Award grant writing seminar, Developing...