Upcoming Deadlines
- Applications for NSF CAREER Club will open November 11, 2021 and close December 14, 2021.
- Applications for the next cohorts of Early and Mid Career Research Fellows will open November 15, 2021 and close December 15, 2021.
Events
Introduction to NSF CAREER & CAREER Club
Wednesday, November 10, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom
Dr. Shubhra Gangopadhyay, professor of engineering and recent NSF program officer, will introduce the prestigious NSF CAREER Program. Participants will learn about program eligibility, unique features of CAREER proposals and tips for developing a competitive proposal. We will close with an overview of the upcoming CAREER Club opportunity designed to help eligible faculty take their CAREER project from idea to submission.
An Open Conversation about Academic Publishing
Thursday, November 11, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register Online (limited to no more than 25 participants)
Panelists will discuss topics such as working with university presses and publishing research that doesn’t have an existing research journal niche.
Broader Impacts & Beyond
Friday, November 12, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom
Broader Impacts & Beyond: Join Dr. Sara Vassmer, Director of The Connector to learn about the resources and partners at Mizzou that can help you develop successful broader impacts activities and productive collaborations.
ResearchFRST Development Series
Our workshops are open to all faculty, students and staff.
Designed to provide training on all aspects of the research enterprise, these seminars address every step of the research roadmap including finding funding, mentoring, proposal development and Broader Impacts. Attendees also will be introduced to program officers at various national funding agencies and will be provided with strategies to approach and build the relationships that are vital to success.
Upcoming Workshops
Funding Your Research
Friday, October 22, 2021, Noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom
Register Online
Learn about the resources on campus that can help you find funding opportunities that match your research agenda. We will share the basics of using Pivot, the research analytics services available on campus, and learn about strategies that will help give your proposal a competitive edge.
Broader Impacts & Beyond
Friday, November 12, Noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom
Register Online
Join Dr. Sara Vassmer, Director of The Connector to learn about the resources and partners at Mizzou that can help you develop successful broader impacts activities and productive collaborations.
Workshop Archive
When possible, our previous workshops have been recorded. Sessions and additional resources are available for review in the workshop archive.
Mentoring At Mizzou Program
Apply Now (Applications are now closed)
Meeting Times: All sessions are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.
Dates: Friday, October 8; Thursday, October 14; Friday, October 22; Thursday, October 28
About the Program: The program uses Entering Mentoring curricula developed by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER). The professional development uses an evidence-based, interactive approach to help mentors develop skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive, research mentoring relationships. This series is a collaboration between the Graduate School and the Office of Research & Economic Development.
Research Development Fellows
Early Career Research Development Fellows Program
Format: This three-year, cohort-based program supports research development and career-building through in-person workshops, webinars, one-on-one consultations and engagement with funding agencies.
Eligibility: Full-time untenured faculty
Application: Applications for the 2022-2025 early-career cohort open in November 2021
=> Meet the Early Career Research Development Fellows
Mid-Career Research Development Fellows Program
Format: This one-year, cohort-based program (with the option of an additional year provided by the Provost’s Office) supports research and career development through in-person workshops, webinars and one-on-one consultations.
Eligibility: Post-tenure/mid-career faculty who have not yet been promoted to full professor may apply to participate.
Apply: Applications for the 2022-2024 mid-career cohort open in November 2021
=> Meet the Mid-Career Research Development Fellows
OSPA
The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (OSPA) oversees external grants and contracts awarded to the Curators of the University of Missouri. Services available to all University faculty and staff include: advice and assistance with budget preparation and other administrative requirements of proposals; review, negotiation, and acceptance of awards; information regarding policies and regulations; issuance and administration of subcontracts and other subawards; sponsor communications; and award management, reporting, and closeout.
Research Development Network
MU’s Research Development Network includes professionals who provide services based on division/unit/institution, including: funding opportunity identification and targeted dissemination; grant/contract proposal development; research team building; project management; interaction with funding agencies and institutional research administration and leadership; interaction with institutional federal relations; and outreach activities and training.
Research Analytics
Research Analytics is the collection and analysis of information, to inform decision-making and strategic planning at MU. Understanding sponsor priorities and trends can help in developing successful proposals to external agencies. The CI team in ORED provides actionable insights and future-looking intelligence on sponsors and programs to help faculty develop more competitive proposals. Additionally, the CI team is a partner with MU’s academic and research units in developing tools to monitor productivity, decrease administrative burden and comply with reporting requirements from sponsors, government agencies, and accrediting organizations.
The Connector
The Connector is a joint unit between the University of Missouri’s Office of Research and Economic Development and the Office of Extension and Engagement, whose core mission is to connect the people, resources, tools and ideas of UM System research and creative activities for the purpose of research development, communication, engagement and professional development. The Connector provides research and professional development opportunities, engagement resources and programming through meaningful partnerships with faculty, students and staff at our institution and surrounding communities.
Multi-investigator Grant Resources
Multidisciplinary, collaborative proposals are more likely to be funded at the national level. ORED provides resources to support the development of these large-scale proposals including Research Interest Groups (RIGs), IDEAS labs, and Academic Analytics. For more information on research collaboration development, please email muresearch@missouri.edu.
Pitch Sessions and Proposal Pre-submission Internal Review
Collaborative critiques of grant project narratives, descriptions and research strategies are key to creating strong grant proposal submissions. A reviewer’s perspective can help enhance a proposal and increase the likelihood of it being funded. ORED’s internal review service for investigators provides helpful feedback before proposals are submitted to funding agencies. More information.
Research Interest Groups (RIGs)
Research Interest Groups (RIGs) are a grass-roots effort by the MU faculty to bring together multi-disciplinary investigators and scientists to increase success through team building and collaborations. The goal of the RIGs is to connect research groups with specific funding opportunities and to develop large-scale, competitive research and proposals to submit to national funding agencies. To join a RIG, search the database with descriptions and contact information here.
IDEAS Labs
MU IDEAS labs are based on a model established at the National Science Foundation. It is an intensive, interactive brainstorming environment where multi-disciplinary researchers get together to engage with each other and develop collaborative, data-driven research proposals around a central theme around targeted research opportunities. IDEAS Labs are held throughout the year and are initiated mainly by the RIGs and ORED. For more information on IDEAS Labs, please email muresearch@missouri.edu.
Flash Talks
Flash talks are very short presentations where participants introduce a scientific concept or idea in a way that’s understandable by others outside the area of expertise. RIGs are encouraged to schedule Flash Talks to kick-off their periodic meetings. For more information on Flash Talks, please email muresearch@missouri.edu.
Online Collaborative Resources
The University of Missouri System has developed a public-facing website for identifying collaborators. The Academic Analytics website, called UM Scholars, allows researchers to search systemwide by name or research topic.
Research Council
Research Council Grants are awarded to support research, scholarship, and creative activities conducted by tenured, tenure‐track, and ranked non‐tenure track faculty members, with an earned doctorate (or the discipline’s highest earned terminal degree; e.g., MFA), at the level of Assistant Professor and above. More Information.
UM System Research and Creative Works Strategic Investment Program (SIPs)
The UM System Research and Creative Works Strategic Investment Program supports university projects through a $50M investment over a 5-year period. This investment is one component of the overall $260M strategic investments toward the five Missouri Compacts for Excellence and the University of Missouri System Strategic Plan. The Research and Creative Works Strategic Investment Program focuses on catalyst projects that can lead to nationally awarded center grants. More Information.
Bridge Funding Program under development.