We offer sessions focused on specific topics related to research development. Topics might include 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.
Unless otherwise indicated, our workshops are open to all faculty, students and staff.
You can find previously recorded sessions on our recordings and resources page or check out team science where we customize and facilitate collaborative events for researchers to build new connections, identify new lines of inquiry and ideate around funding opportunities.
Contact us to request additional topics and resources.
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.
Fall 2025 semester
Research Planning and Goal Setting
Sept. 26, 9 a.m. - noon, Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 171
This interactive session will support researchers in developing a five-year research plan, including:
- Mapping career milestones
- Visioning and goal setting
- Time and task management skills
- Peer coaching and feedback
Status: Registration is open. Registration deadliner: Sept. 19 or when full
Foundation Funding for Early Career Researchers
Oct. 24, 9 a.m. - noon, Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 171
During this interactive session, participants will learn about private foundations, how to secure foundation funding for their work and how to work with Mizzou’s Foundation Relations team. Session facilitators will lead researchers through the development of a concept paper to use for reaching out to foundations. This session is co-hosted by the Division of Research and Foundation Relations.
Status: Registration is open. Registration deadline: Oct. 16 or when full