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
October is Research Analytics Month!
The Division of Research, Innovation & Impact is hosting webinars that showcase Research Analytics (RA) resources and support available to the MU community. Those who attend all three October events below are eligible to receive a free T-shirt as we celebrate the many services offered by the RA team (while supplies last).
We also are offering two demonstrations of the new proposals, awards, and expenditures reports in Power BI. You can join the demo on Oct.17 or Oct. 31. See details below. Note: The Power BI demonstrations will not count toward earning your T-shirt.
Research Analytics 101 ,Oct. 4, noon – 1 p.m.
The Research Analytics team provides sponsored project reporting and competitive intelligence for MU leaders, administrators and investigators. Led by Kristina Palmer, data analyst, this webinar will focus on how the RA team supports faculty research and grant submissions as well as self-service reporting available to the MU community. Visit the RA website for an overview of services provided. If you have a topic that you would like covered during this webinar, please email us. (Register)
Introduction to Dimensions, Oct. 11, noon – 1 p.m.
The Division of Research provides the entire Mizzou campus with access to Dimensions, a comprehensive database of scholarly activity that goes beyond traditional databases like Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed. In addition to searchable publications, Dimensions includes published grants, filed patents, clinical trials and more. Researchers can use Dimensions to find collaborators, track funded activity and identify trends in their chosen topics. They also can conduct literature searches using keywords, research categories and geographic locations. Administrators can identify leaders by topic(s), build research strategies and gather data for decision-making. Kristina Palmer, data analyst on the RA team, is leading this webinar. (Register)
Learn more about Dimensions by watching this brief two-minute video.
Research Analytics’ Power BI Demo, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. or 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. Vyvian co-leads the competitive intelligence function in RA and is an expert in Power BI reporting and data modeling.
Register for either date: Oct. 17, 1 p.m. or Oct. 31, 1 p.m. Each date will cover the same content.
Note: The Power BI demo does not count toward the required webinar attendance for a free RA Month T-shirt.
Federal Budget Overview, Oct. 25, noon – 1 p.m.
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)