Learn more about programs that provide researchers with sustained support and training.
Arts and Humanities Research and Creative Works Fellows Program
We partner with the Office of the Provost to offer a two-year Arts and Humanities Research and Creative Works Fellows Program for early and mid-career faculty.
Status: Applications are closed.
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Mentoring at Mizzou
The Mentoring at Mizzou program uses an evidence-based, interactive approach to help mentors develop skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive mentoring relationships.
To learn more about the program and upcoming opportunities, visit the Office of the Provost website.
Early Career Researcher Workshop Series
This workshop series will feature topics relevant to early career researchers throughout the year. Researchers may register for some or all of the workshops in the program.
Status: Registration is currently open for Intro to Grants and Grant Writing for Early Career Researchers, Nov. 14, 10 am. to 3 p.m. We will meet in the Memorial Union, Room S304.
This in-person workshop will introduce early career researchers to the grant landscape, including resources for finding funding and general grant writing guidance. Participants will engage in goal-setting activities and leave the session with a one-page research prospectus. Participants also will have access to individual coaching with Division of Research professional development staff. (Register)
MU NSF CAREER Club
MU CAREER Club is designed to help eligible researchers submit or resubmit a competitive application to the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Program. Club participants receive training, support and consultation throughout the process — from first draft to submission. Learn more about the program and see the 2025 schedule.
Status: Applications are open until Dec. 16 for the spring 2025 cohort.
Principal Investigator Leadership Program
The PI Leadership Program is intended to help PIs learn best practices and avoid common pitfalls in project management, meeting grant deliverables and team effectiveness.
Status: Registration is closed for the November 2024 cohort.
The program will take place across four, 90-minute synchronous online sessions on the following dates:
- Day 1: November 11th, 11:30AM - 1:00PM via Zoom
- Day 2: November 12th, 11:30AM - 1:00PM via Zoom
- Day 3: November 13th, 11:30AM - 1:00PM via Zoom
- Day 4: November 14th, 11:30AM - 1:00PM via Zoom