Grants 101/Finding Funding Challenge (Introductory)
Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics
This workshop will provide information and instruction on how to set-up and use Pivot- a funding opportunity database accessible across UMS- along with general strategies on reading funding calls and proposal writing.
(Annually in Oct & Mar on Tues & Thurs of fall & spring breaks)
Finding Funding Challenge (asynchronous)
Each day, for five days, participants will receive an email with short, self-paced tasks designed to build grantsmanship skills. You will learn how to effectively and efficiently find funding opportunities tailored to your creative and scholarly interests, strategically read and respond to a funding call, and make your grant proposal a standout.
(Annually during the 3rd Week of December/finals’ week)
UMS Research and Innovation Speaker Series (Zoom-Research in Action)
Apr 6: Precision Manufacturing Center at the University of Southern Maine
12-1pm on Zoom
Join us to learn more about the University of Southern Maine’s “Precision Manufacturing Center”. Instilling students with tech skills that are necessary to succeed in careers that have to manage ever-changing environments- business and industry (including finance, human resources, operations management, sales, health information, and more).
Dr. Scott Eaton; Chair, Department of Engineering; Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Amir Kordijazi; Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
Click Here to Register
PD Series (Zoom-Researcher, Grant Writing, and/or Funder Relevant Topics)
Apr 9th: NSF CAREER Webinar Featuring Program Officers
When: Thursday April 9; 1:00-2:00 pm
Registration: Required to attend (only open to participating New England Research institutions)
Where: Virtual via Webex; UMS researchers can email ORD for the registration link
Description: This information session will include an overview of NSF CAREER directly from a panel of NSF program officers. There will be an initial presentation from panelists, followed by a Q&A. Attendees should submit their CAREER-related questions in advance on the registration form. Panelists will answer as many pre-selected questions as time allows.
Grants Academy- UMS Cohort Experience (Foundational)
Grants Academy supports researchers from across UMS in the process of writing a significant external grant proposal to fund their research, scholarship, and/or creative activity. Topics include: research/programmatic ideas’ mapping; finding funding opportunities and developing a funding plan; creating a project budget/justification; collaborative, transdisciplinary research and broader impacts; proposal writing tips; and more.
EMPOWER- Mentoring Program (Enhancing Research/Career Pathways)
EMPOWER supports faculty at multiple stages of career development in their quest to achieve significant professional growth and advancement, including both research and scholarly activities. Offered in partnership by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost.