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 retreats (Bond Life Sciences Center, Room 171)
April 8 and May 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lunch on your own

The Professional Development team is hosting in-person sessions 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 one or both sessions.

Collaboration series
Join us for workshops featuring research labs and hubs at Mizzou. The aim of the new collaboration 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. 
  
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• 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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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)