Programs

Facilitating Campus Youth Programs

This in-person program includes two sessions hosted by The Connector. It is intended for those who provide or are interested in learning more about providing youth (K-12) programming on a University of Missouri System campus. We will discuss best practices for youth protections and developing quality programs, including:

• Pre-camp logistics
• Age-appropriate activities
• Engaging with youth
• Day-of-program management
   

SESSION 1 (Thursday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 572)

Learn about youth protections and resources for quality programs. Participants will have the chance to incorporate best practices in their current or future programming during active work time, and the hosts will share feedback to strengthen programs.

Lunch will be provided.

SESSION 2  (Thursday, March 12, 1-3 p.m., Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 572)

Participants will continue program development in this follow-up session.

Status: Registration is open | Registration deadline: Jan. 29 (for priority consideration)

Contact Christal Huber at hubercd@missouri.edu with questions.

Principal Investigator Leadership Program 

The PI Leadership Program is intended to help principal investigators learn best practices and avoid common pitfalls in project management, meeting grant deliverables and team effectiveness.

Spring 2026 program (virtual)

• April 6 at noon-1:30 p.m. (Zoom), Welcome and PI Responsibilities
• April 7 at noon-1:30 p.m. (Zoom), Building Successful Teams
• April 8 at noon-1:30 p.m. (Zoom), Project Planning and Administration
• April 9 at noon-1:30 p.m. (Zoom), Partnerships, Engagement and Dissemination
• April 10 at noon-1:30 p.m. (Zoom), Resources and Support

Status: Registration is open | Registration deadline: March 31
 

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Early Career Researcher Workshop Series

This workshop series features topics relevant to early career researchers throughout the year. Topics include developing your research agenda, communicating your research, introduction to grant writing and managing research teams. Each session is interactive, and participants can expect to leave with clear and actionable next steps.

Spring 2026 semester workshops

Communicating Your Research
New Date: Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-noon, Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 171

During this session, Division of Research professional development and communication teams will lead investigators in developing a marketing plan for sharing their research with a variety of audiences. Facilitators will share resources and best practices for:

• Creating a personal brand.
• Communicating research to campus and the public.

Participants also will hear from a panel of researchers who have been successful in marketing their research in unique and interesting ways.  

Status: Registration is open. Registration deadline: Feb. 16

Writing Retreats

The Division of Research hosts writing retreats throughout the year to provide a quiet place for researchers to read, write and think in community with other scholars. The Professional Development team is available during retreats for individual researcher consultations and in-the-moment writing feedback and support. 

Spring 2026:

• Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 171
• March 16 at 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 171
• April 24 at 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Conley House

Register for a spring semester retreat.

Summer 2026 Grant Writing Boot Camp 

Join a four-day intensive grant writing retreat and boot camp. Bring a funding request, and our team will walk you through the process of developing a responsive proposal. Topics include writing strong introductions, representing your research trajectory, building strong narratives, using images and charts strategically and more. There will be plenty of writing time and opportunities for individual support from the Division of Research team as you work on your proposal.

Status: Summer 2026 dates will be announced after winter break.

Mizzou's NSF CAREER Club

Mizzou's 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 proposal coaching throughout the process — from first draft to submission in July. 

See eligibility requirements and 2026 program schedule.

Status: Registration is closed. To inquire about late registration, please email muresearchprodev@missouri.edu.

Charting Research Pathways Program 

This six-week hybrid program helps faculty at all stages reframe their research, identify new funding streams and adapt to shifting federal priorities. Participants explore federal, foundation and industry funders; create funder-aligned concept papers; receive personalized coaching; and develop a tailored funding strategy. Includes expert-led sessions, peer review and follow-up writing support. All participants will receive an individualized research landscape report. 

Status: Registration is closed. 

Fall 2025 program dates:

• Oct. 1 at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (in-person), Visioning and Reframing
• Oct. 9 at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (virtual), Federal Landscape
• Oct. 15 at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (virtual), Foundation Funding
• Oct. 28 at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (virtual), Industry Funding
• Nov. 4 at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (in-person), Opportunity Mapping
• Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. - noon (in-person), Writing Concept Papers

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Arts and Humanities Research and Creative Works Fellows Program

The Office of the Provost offers a two-year program and funding through the Arts and Humanities Research and Creative Works Fellows Program for both tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty in the arts and humanities.

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.

See more professional development programs for faculty on the Provost's website.