We offer one- to two-hour 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 & 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 requests additional topics and resources.
Upcoming workshops, fall semester 2024
Research Analytics’ Power BI Demo, Oct. 31, 1 p.m.
Join Research Analytics (RA) for a demo of our new proposals, awards and expenditures reports in Power BI. RA's Power BI app is a powerful visualization and analytics tool that can be utilized by academic researchers. Power BI tracks key components of sponsored project metrics. This includes submissions, award obligations, expenditures and more. Analyzing these reports can help researchers identify patterns and trends within the data and better position themselves for future research projects.
This 30-minute session will consist of a 15-minute demo on how to navigate and use our new Power BI reports, and 15 minutes of open Q&A to answer all your Power BI questions. The session will be led by data analyst Vyvian Tran, who co-leads the competitive intelligence function in RA and is an expert in Power BI reporting and data modeling. (Register)
Federal Budget Overview, Oct. 25, noon
This webinar will provide an analysis of the U.S. federal budget to help you strategize your research efforts. Participants will receive an overview of the federal budget process, expectations and changes in overall funding as well as emerging research trends. Additionally, research funding priorities of specific agencies, including the NSF, NIH and NEH, will be covered. Sabrina Woo, a data analyst on the RA team, is leading this session. (Register)
Foundation Funding 101, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.
Foundations are nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds and programs managed by trustees or directors that award grants for projects, programs and research.
This webinar will introduce participants to Mizzou’s Foundation Relations office and cover foundation basics, the differences between public and private funding and key resources for those seeking foundation grants. It's a great opportunity for anyone interested in applying to a specific foundation or thinking about pursuing foundation funding in the future.
The session will be led by Foundation Relations’ Executive Director for Advancement Donna Van Pelt and Senior Director for Advancement Marissa Todd. Combined, they have more than 40 years of experience in higher education fundraising. (Register)
Finding NSF Funding: Tips and Tricks, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.
The session will feature a panel of researchers from across campus who will share the inside scoop on both finding and securing funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). They will discuss navigating relationships with program officers, identifying the right funding mechanism, strategies for proposal writing and submission and valuable resources to help you along the way. Panel discussion will last approximately 45 minutes followed by open Q&A. (Register)
Panelists:
- Prasad Calyam, Curators' Distinguished Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Libby Cowgill, Associate Professor, Anthropology
- John Huntley, Associate Professor, Geological Sciences
- Kiruba Krishnaswamy, Assistant Professor, Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences and Biological Engineering
Moderator:
- Susan Renoe, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Development and Strategic Partnerships; Executive Director of the NSF-funded Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society