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Seminars & Workshops Series ~ Spring 2008

Basics Series Schedule

 

Basics of Grantsmanship
This session will provide an introduction to the world of grant writing and will cover such topics as finding a funding fit, basic elements of a grant proposal, how to produce a strong proposal, and grant budgeting. It will also provide tips on successful grant writing. The session is designed for those just entering the grant writing world and is open to any faculty member or graduate student.
Feb 28
Research I, 163
3pm - 4:30pm
Ann McGuigan
Apr 11
Research I, 163
10am - 11:30am
Ann McGuigan
Basics of Foundation Funding
This session answers the most frequently asked questions about foundation funding - What is a private foundation? What do foundations do and how do they do it? Which one is right for me? Who can help me get my grant? And more...
Feb 13
Research I, 163
10am - 11:30am
McGuigan & Coppage
Identifying Foundation Funding Workshop
This hands-on workshop will offer a brief overview of foundation funding and provide the participants with the opportunity to do online search for foundation funding sources in a question and answer / group discussion session.
Mar 25
Innovation Hall, 223
3pm - 4pm
McGuigan & Coppage
Funding Opportunities for Grad Students & Post Doctorial
This session, intended for both faculty and graduate students, will provide an overview of funding opportunities for graduate students, discuss application processes and provide contact information for a variety of private and public funders.
Apr 23
Research I, 161
3pm - 4pm
Ann McGuigan
Grant Writing Workshop

This half day session, given by Ann McGuigan (Director, Office of Research Development) and Lise Schioler (an experienced grant project director and former program officer at the NSF and the US Air Force Department of Research), will provide instruction on how to write a grant proposal. It will include specifics on how to read and interpret a Request for Proposal and how to apply that information to your proposal. The session will also cover information on what grant reviewers and program officers look for in a proposal and advice on how to develop a strong proposal.

May 15
Enterprise Hall, 174 1pm - 5pm McGuigan & Schioler

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