Upcoming Workshops

McAllister & Quinn is excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, Equipping Yourself to Submit a Competitive Proposal. This webinar will be hosted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET.

The webinar will be recorded and sent to all registrants. Please see the flyer attached for registration details and more information. If you have not already registered for the event, please use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EBhr9vdwQ9abJvahGcBW-w

McAllister & Quinn is excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar, How to Make Your Case with Data: Understanding Data Tools Available Through the U.S. Census Bureau. This webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 3:00pm-4:00pm ET.

The webinar will be recorded and sent to all registrants. Please see the flyer attached for registration details and more information. If you have not already registered for the event, please use the following link to register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E_uxrXEsRv2GFcPSJHnIdg

 

Jun 15, 2023 02:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Did you know there are NIH programs that support small-scale research projects at educational institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced degrees, and which have not received significant NIH support?

If not, it’s time to get to know these two NIH R15 Programs:
-AREA: Academic Research Enhancement Award for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions
-REAP: Research Enhancement Award Program for Health Professionals and Graduate Schools

Prospective grant applicants and research administrators are invited to learn more about these valuable programs during this one-hour, virtual event. Join your peers as NIH experts share an overview of the R15 programs and insight into key components of the application process, followed by a Q&A.

Reasonable Accommodations:
This webinar will be closed-captioned and will include an ASL interpreter. Any questions about the format or requests for reasonable accommodations should be submitted at least five days prior to the event to NIHGrantsEvents@nih.gov.

Resources following the webinar:
A recording and transcript will be available approximately seven days after the event concludes. An email will be sent to all registrants with additional information.

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The University of Kentucky's SuRE Resource Center will be hosting a series of Summer Webinars & Bootcamp for all grant information. The following infromation will be listed below for more information on dates, information, and links:

 

JULY 

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Subawards, Vendors, & Consultants 

Thu, July 13, 2023, 3:00-4:30 PM Eastern 

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This session will review the differences between three types of formal partnerships in a sponsored project external to your institution. You will learn how these partnerships function and how the NIH defines them.  

 

Bootcamp Training 

Tue, July 18 – Wed, July 19, 2023  

1:00-4:00 PM Daily Eastern 

Visit our Bootcamp page for more details or Register Here 

 

Two-day grantsmanship training for faculty and research administrative staff leading up to the SuRE-First R16 application deadline of Sept 28th. Our presenters will focus on key elements of R-series applications and discuss strategies to help new investigators prepare a competitive application.  

 

 

AUGUST 

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NIH Peer Review Process 

Tue, Aug 15, 2023, 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern 

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This session will help you understand what NIH reviewers look for when evaluating applications and learn which criteria are best associated with NIH funding success. 

 

Vertebrate Animal Research  

Mon, Aug 28, 2023, 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern

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This in-depth presentation, geared towards both faculty researchers and OSP staff, will navigate the evolving responsibilities and obligations of research with vertebrate animals. We’ll review the grant application process, institutional oversight, and how to avoid common compliance issues.   

 

 

SEPTEMBER

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Human Subjects Research, What Do I Need to Know? 

Tue, Sep 12, 2023, 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern 

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Our presenter will focus on federal regulations as they pertain to Human Subjects Research and the different types of review for Human Subjects protocols. Understand the regulatory definitions and become familiar with the different review mechanisms.  

 

Addressing Tenure & Promotion Areas of Faculty Development 

Tue, Sep 19, 2023, 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern  

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This webinar will discuss approaches for outlining short- and long-term goals for each component of the tenure dossier. We’ll review personal benchmarks, a preparation timeline, and proactivity tips.

Time: 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 

For many grant-seekers in the early stages of their research careers, myriad opportunities are available in the form of fellowships and training experiences. In this webinar, Hanover will provide a primer on the landscape for these opportunities, while also describing how they fit into larger research career trajectories.​

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Time: 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) are high priorities for federal agencies, both in their internal management and in the grants they disburse. In this session, Hanover examines how meaningful integration of DEIA into grant proposals is important, and how to ensure that your project is supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.​

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Time: 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Persuasive writing is a central characteristic of virtually all successful grant proposals. With a particular focus on research proposals, this webinar will review key strategies that investigators can use to inspire reviewers to fund their projects, including overarching advice and guidance on specific components of grant applications.​ Speakers will be added closer to the event.

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Time: 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 

Large multi-institutional, multi-PI proposals are becoming increasingly appealing as they provide opportunities for implementing large-scale research agendas. However, applying for these proposals can be burdensome for both the faculty and the administration. In this session, Hanover shares key tips and strategies for moving these unwieldy projects forward, including dealing with challenging personalities, handling document control, running meetings effectively, and more.

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Time: 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

In the aftermath of the COVID –19 pandemic, the need for a strong, diverse, and well-trained health workforce is paramount. As a result, many federal funders are investing in programs that support the development of a skilled healthcare workforce. In this session, Hanover examines the funding landscape for health workforce development, including discussing new and recurring programs from major federal fundings such as HRSA and SAMHSA, in addition to others.

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Time: 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

How an idea evolves into great aims and objectives is a critical step in project design. In this session, Hanover delves into the topic of developing aims and objectives for grant proposals, how funders differ in their requirements, and how compelling aims and objectives set the stage for competitive grants. ​

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Time: 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Clinical research is a critical companion to bench research, applying science to populations to further advance health science research. In this session, Hanover examines the unique opportunities available to clinical faculty, including discussion of human subjects research, clinical trials, and other key elements of clinical research. ​

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Time: 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Each year federal agencies request funding from congress to support existing and new programs, including grant opportunities. In this session, Hanover examines key insights of the upcoming fiscal year, sharing planned new programs, changes to existing programs, and discerning what these requests mean for the federal grant-seeking landscape overall.

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The SuRE Resource Center is holding an upcoming webinar: Evidence-Based Decision-Making: Data-Informed Decision-Making in Research Administration on Tue, June 6, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern 

Please click on the link here to register.

McAllister & Quinn is excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) 101: Understanding Funding Opportunities Available for Small and Midsize Colleges and Universities. This webinar will be hosted on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 3:00pm-4:00pm ET.

The webinar will be recorded and sent to all registrants. Please see the flyer attached for registration details and more information. If you have not already registered for the event, please use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gxO-aVnFSeuWhBf6Uq4szA.

The University of Kentucky Research will be hosting an upcoming webinar: Developing Mutually Beneficial Mentor-Mentee Relationships on Monday, May 22nd, 3:00PM Eastern

Effective mentoring is mutually beneficial to both the mentor and mentee and plays an essential role in training the next generation of scientists. Helping students learn how to socialize in the research environment can increase their confidence, facilitate their development of critical thinking and analytical skills and ultimately forge relationships that can become long-lasting professional interactions. This webinar will:

• Identify successful strategies for mentors to serve learners, focusing on those underrepresented in biomedical research. 
• Articulate expectations for mentorship, including both mentor and mentee responsibilities.
• Outline approaches for learner empowerment in the mentoring relationship.

Click [here] for more information on registering.

Join the National Science Foundation for the Spring 2023 NSF Virtual Grants Conference, to be held during the week of June 5, 2023. 

Registration will open on Wednesday, May 10 at 12PM EST.

Just like the in-person grants conferences, the NSF Virtual Grants Conference is a must, especially for new faculty, researchers and administrators.

Highlights include:

- New programs and initiatives
- Proposal preparation 
- NSF's merit review process 
- NSF directorate sessions 
- Award management topics 
- Conflict of interest policies 
- NSF systems updates 

The NSF Grants Conference is designed to give new faculty, researchers, and administrators key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF. NSF staff will provide up-to-date information about policies and procedures, specific funding opportunities and answer attendee questions.

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Date: May 3, 2023 12:00 PM

Join two of Huron’s research security experts, Amanda Ferguson and Greg Smith, with legal experts Christine Savage and Mark McPherson from Choate Hall & Stewart, LLP, as they discuss the current status of the National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) implementation and provide an update on how the industry is adapting to this rapidly changing research security environment.

This complimentary webinar on May 3 from 12-1 p.m. EDT will provide a brief overview of the evolution in research security concepts over the past few years, update attendees on ongoing and recently completed enforcement actions, analyze the implications of the NSPM-33 implementation roll-out (from the uniform disclosure forms pilot to the recently released draft Research Security Program requirements), describe how the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act implementation may continue to impact research security matters, and discuss some best practices that institutions have adopted that reflect different approaches to research security compliance.

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McAllister & Quinn is excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, Pulling Longitudinal Data for Grants. This webinar will be hosted on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 3:00pm-4:00pm ET.

 

The webinar will be recorded and sent to all registrants. Please see the flyer attached for registration details and more information. If you have not already registered for the event, please use the following link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1082655443589780064.

NSF is hosting a webinar series for behavioral, economic, and social science faculty who are interested in learning about NSF opportunities. Listed below are a series of overviews, dates, and links:

 

March 17, 3pm

Do you have an idea on how to improve student support, teaching practices, curricula, or organizational wellbeing in a way that improves outcomes for undergraduate students either taking general education courses or majoring in the behavioral, economics, or social sciences? Come to this session and learn about funding opportunities to support such initiatives, efforts, and research.

Register using this Link

 

March 24, 3pm

Learn about the S-STEM program, which provides funding for low-income students majoring in STEM, including behavioral, economics, and social sciences. Few grants can have this kind of impact on your students!

Register using this Link

 

March 31, 3pm

Are you a behavioral, economics, or social scientist conducting research that could have educational implications? You could be eligible for funding for that research. Come to this session to learn about how to secure funding to advance your research that has educational implications.

Register using this Link

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will be hosting a virtual webinar - "Life Cycle of a Grant Proposal" on Thursday, March 30th 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn more about:
Pre-Award Process (Grant Development & Proposal Submission Process)
Post-Award Process (Budgeting, Costs & Award Management)

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Join the zoom link here