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)
PD Series (Zoom-Researcher, Grant Writing, and/or Funder Relevant Topics)
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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, Education, and 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.