The Office of Sponsored Programs is pleased to present the following workshops and face-to-face training for faculty, research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and professional staff. Below is information regarding each workshop. Click on the title of the workshop to register and you may register for one or more at a time.

The Faculty Development Committee offers professional development workshops for faculty as well. Visit their website for information.

Grant Administration II

Thursday
February 16, 2012

1:00 - 3:00 pm
Student Center - Conference Room B

This two-hour workshop expands on the content presented in the Grant Administration Workshop held in September 2011. The focus of this workshop is the personnel hiring and payroll process for Grant Administrators. Presenters: Ms. Lisa Blackwell (Payroll), Ms. Coletta Wright (Human Resources), Ms. Mona Gilley and Ms. Seleta Edge (Office of Sponsored Programs).

Grant Writing 101
(This workshop is designated for Faculty)

Tuesday
March 06, 2012

1:30 - 3:30 pm
Student Center - Innovation Room B

Overview of the grant development process and most common elements included in grant proposals. Focus of the two-hour seminar includes: review of typical proposal criteria and guidelines, tips for collaborative planning and development of ideas, and creating budgets to support the grant project. Participants will learn the entire "big picture" of grant seeking and proposal development leading to a successful grant award. This workshop is intended primarily for those new to grant writing who desire information on external funding to support research and institutional change and intended for faculty only.

Junior Faculty Workshop
(This workshop is designated for Junior Faculty)

Wednesday
March 28, 2012

1:00 - 3:00 pm
Student Center - Traditions Room