Sept. 15, 11:30 am.-3 p.m. | Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 171 (lunch provided)

In this workshop, we explore the nuances of engaging the public with difficult, complex and often controversial subjects. Participants will learn to understand their audiences better by exploring key topics, such as motivated reasoning, common misinformation and disinformation tactics, and nature of science (NOS) ideas that facilitate public trust. Participants also will identify opportunities and challenges in their own research communication. 

The goal is for participants to develop new strategies for two-way communication that adequately conveys their work while empathetically addressing stakeholder concerns, fostering dialogues, acknowledging limitations, and ultimately, building a trusting connection. 

Assistant Professor Sarah Poor, who studies mis/disinformation and science education focused on complex issues, is leading this workshop.

Open to faculty, postdocs and graduate students.

Register by Sept. 11.

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 funding; 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. 

Register by Sept. 15.

Visioning and Reframing, Sept. 21

• 1-2:30 p.m. (in-person) — Room 171, Bond Life Sciences Center 
  This session will provide an overview of the current funding landscape and explore how proposal development differs among funders. Participants will explore how their research connects to agency priorities.

Public Funding, Sept. 29 or Oct. 1

• 1-2:30 p.m. (via Zoom)
  This session, co-facilitated with the Office of Government Relations, will present the federal and state budget processes and current priorities. Participants will have an opportunity to brainstorm about how their work might fit within the current landscape. 

Foundation Funding, Oct. 7

• 1-2:30 p.m. (via Zoom)
  Learn about writing proposals for mission-driven organizations, key features of letters of intent/interest (LOIs) and foundation proposals, as well as pros and cons of working with community-based funders.

Industry Funding, Oct. 15

• 1-2:30 p.m. (via Zoom)
  Learn about working with Mizzou industry relations contacts, how to know if your work is a good fit for industry partnerships and where to get started.

Opportunity Mapping, Oct. 21

• 1-2:30 p.m. (in-person) — Room 171, Bond Life Sciences Center 
  During this session, we will map your concept paper ideas, identify potential stakeholders for your project, and outline various funding and research pathways each project might take.

Writing Concept Papers, Oct. 26

• 1-2:30 p.m. (in-person) — Room 171, Bond Life Sciences Center 
  Write your concept papers with support from the Division of Research team in preparation for your feedback panel.

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Sept. 23, 1-4 p.m. | Bond Life Sciences Center

Join us for an event that brings together faculty, staff, administrators and community partners from across the University of Missouri System to share innovative ideas and best practices for creating meaningful, impactful K–12 experiences. 

You and your colleagues will:

• Build connections.
• Strengthen collaborations.
• Explore strategies that inspire and support the next generation of learners.

Register by Sept. 18.

Registration is encouraged for the sessions, but not necessary for the resource fair.
 

Join us for:

• Resource fair, 1-4 p.m.
• Program development sessions, 2-3 p.m.
• Q&A panel, 3-4 p.m.
• Networking social, 4-5 p.m.
   

Learn more on the event webpage.

Fall Semester 2026

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. Feel free to drop in and out as needed.

All retreats are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 171, Bond Life Sciences Center

• Sept. 28 (Register)
• Oct. 23 (Register)
• Nov. 16 (Register)
• Dec. 15 (Register)

Early Career Research Planning and Goal Setting

Oct. 16, 9 a.m.-noon | Memorial Union S304

This interactive session will support researchers in developing a five-year research plan, including:

• Mapping career milestones.
• Visioning and goal setting.
• Crowd-sourcing time and task management skills.
• Peer coaching and feedback.

Register by Oct. 13.

Fall Semester 2026

Introduction to Dimensions for Researchers

Aug. 20, noon-1 p.m. (via Zoom)

Dimensions is a scholarly activity database available to the Mizzou community. It includes publications, funded grants, patents and other data. We will showcase how researchers can use this powerful tool to find collaborators, track funded activity, identify trends and more.

Faculty, staff and students are all invited.

Status: Registration is open.

Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.
 

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.

Check back here for spring virtual and in-person sessions.
 

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Our 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. 

Check back here for spring semester dates.
 

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