Many of our development opportunities are UMS-accessible.
Grants 101: This Zoom workshop will cover the basics of setting up a Pivot account and how to search for funding opportunities; along with reading a funder’s call and grant writing strategies.
Oct and Mar annually (Tuesday of fall and spring break from 10am-12pm)
Finding Funding Challenge: Each day you will receive an email with short, self-paced tasks designed to build your grant seeking skills. Topics include: finding tailored funding opportunities, reading and responding to a request for proposals, creating a concept paper, and more.
3rd Week of December annually
Testimonial: “I’m really impressed with the quality, organization, and accessibility of these materials. The process of finding funding seemed very overwhelming to me and this was such a nice guide on how to get started.” ~Anonymous
The Grants Academy program supports faculty members from across the University of Maine System in the process of writing a significant external grant proposal to fund their research, scholarship, and/or creative activity. This program is an academic-year-long developmental experience designed for faculty members to increase their capacity to receive extramurally funded grants. Click Here for More Information about Grants Academy
Testimonial: “I learned the importance and components of writing a concept paper, how to find funding opportunities, and gained confidence to move from internal to external grant applications.” ~ UMM Professor in Humanities
Research Ambassador Program Goals
- Creation of an interdisciplinary, supportive, cross-campus cohort of researchers to share experiences, best practices, and peer learning opportunities.
- Participants serve as a voice/ambassador for researchers on their campuses; point-of-contact to increase awareness of and accessibility to resources and opportunities.
- Project development targeting, funding opportunity identification, and proposal support for individuals/teams
- Broaden the research footprint more intentionally statewide; create a workforce pathway for students, campuses, and the system.
Click Here for More Information about the Research Ambassador Program
Testimonial: “Research Ambassadors….has provided great opportunities for me and I truly believe that many of the connections and achievements I’ve made in my research are a result of this program. I’m incredibly grateful for…the collegial and supportive meeting atmosphere.” ~UMA Assistant Professor in STEM
Multi-leveled mentorship collaboration between faculty, administrators, and leadership.
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 Dean of the Graduate School and the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost. Originally developed for University of Maine and University of Maine Machias faculty; the program has expanded the opportunity for other UMS campuses to participate, through special invitation.
Testimonial: “My mentoring experience was so beneficial, in terms of guiding me towards my first “big” NSF grant with a large PI team. The mentoring I received gave me a ton of confidence and practical advice; it helped me feel less isolated, and I don’t think I’d have felt prepared/encouraged to go up for Full Professor this fall without my mentor’s mentorship and advocacy.” ~UM Associate Professor in STEM
