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.
2025 sessions
Writing retreat (Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 171)
May 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lunch on your own
The Professional Development team is hosting this in-person session for researchers who need a quiet writing environment. Team members will be available for individual consultations and in-the-moment writing feedback.
Register to receive a calendar invitation for this session.
Collaboration series
Join us for workshops featuring research labs and hubs at Mizzou. The aim of this new series is to help investigators expand their research horizons by finding collaborations, connecting with like-minded colleagues and building new networks.
- How the Center for Applied Statistics and Data Analysis Supports Researchers (via Zoom)
April 18, noon-1 p.m.
Professor Suhwon Lee, director of the Center for Applied Statistics and Data Analysis, will discuss how the center supports all phases of research, including planning, analysis and reporting.
Register
- Assessment Resource Center Services (via Zoom)
April 23, noon-1 p.m.
The Assessment Resource Center (ARC) is a self-sustaining outreach unit within the College of Education and Human Development that provides leaders with assessment, research and evaluation services to help them make data-empowered decisions. Presenters are ARC Director Erica Kassel and ARC Senior Evaluators Steven Henness and Amy Lake.
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Preparing Your Sponsored Projects for Promotion and Tenure (via Zoom)
May 30, noon-1 p.m.
Are you new to Mizzou? Is it almost time for your promotion and tenure process? Would you like to understand sponsored projects reporting in more detail? It's never too early to gain more information!
This session will offer tips for investigators interested in saving time and avoiding headaches when reporting their grant activity for:
- Promotion and tenure review
- myVITA updates
- CV compilations
- Grant proposal submissions
We will cover:
- Timeline and submission materials
- Sponsored projects terminology
- Common issues and solutions
Summer Grant Writing Boot Camp (Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 171)
June 2-5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lunch on your own
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
There will be plenty of writing time and opportunities for individual support from the Division of Research team as you work on your proposal.
Register early (participation is limited)