Workshops & Events
ORD provides facilitations and workshops customized for the needs of U-M units and teams. Online resources include toolkits for proposal writing, templates, and examples of successful proposals. Don’t see what you need? Let us know at [email protected].Upcoming Events
Seminar Series: Grant Prix
Join the Office of Research Development for a seminar series on research proposal development, featuring a range of topics designed to boost grant writing expertise. Sessions will be held on every third Friday of the month, 12 – 1 pm. Register now for an opportunity to elevate your grant writing skills.
28
February
NIH 101
This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Attendees will gain insights into the structure of NIH, explore strategies for identifying funding opportunities, and learn the critical components of crafting a competitive grant proposal. Large NIH center grants will be highlighted. Additionally, the session will explain the NIH peer review process and award determination.
28
March
Budgeting for Large-Scale Proposals
This session will guide participants in developing comprehensive budgets for large-scale proposals, including recommendations for essential budget items to consider. Attendees will learn strategies for accurately estimating costs, justifying expenditures and integrating budget considerations into successful grant applications.
25
April
NIH Updates to the Biosketch (and Using SciENcv)
In this session, participants will learn about the NIH’s transition to the Common Forms coming in May 2025, including the requirement to use SciENcv for creating biosketches. Best practices for tailoring a compelling biosketch to specific funding opportunities will also be discussed.
23
May
Broadening Participation and Inclusive Excellence in Grant Proposals
This session will equip participants with practical tools and strategies for incorporating principles of broadening participation and inclusive excellence into their proposal writing. By focusing on innovative approaches to inclusive excellence, attendees will learn how to effectively communicate their commitment to these values and enhance the competitiveness of their proposals.
Preparing your NSF CAREER Submission Workshop Seminar
Presented by the Office of the Associate Dean for Research College of Engineering, this monthly series begins on October 24 with “Introduction for CAREER Solicitation” and ends in May. Learn more and register
Workshops
ORD presents a variety of informational and skill-building workshops or webinars, which can be tailored for our unit/team needs. Topics include:
- Writing a Competitive Grant Proposal
- Navigating U-M’s Research Resources
- Understanding Funding & Funders
- Team Science 101
- Writing in Plain Language
- Editing Grant Proposals
- Understanding the Review Process
- Grantsmanship 101 webinar series
- Opportunity Kick-offs for specific funder programs
- Finding Funding webinars
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Contact Us
Contact the entire team: [email protected]
Jill Jividen, Executive Director of Research Development, [email protected]
Stephen Alvey, Graphics Specialist: [email protected]
Neil Carver, Program Manager, Bold Challenges, [email protected]
Tricia Ebright, OVPR Grants and Awards Manager, [email protected]
Kelsey Ebbs, Assistant Director of Bold Challenges, [email protected]
Adrianna Trusiak, Assistant Director for Proposal Management, [email protected]
Lin Li, Bold Challenges Research Development Officer, [email protected]
Kelly Manthei, Bold Challenges Research Development Officer, [email protected]