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

text: Grant Prix 2024 Seminar Series Fuel your funding

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! Each session will provide valuable insights from experienced research development staff and offer practical strategies to help you secure funding for your projects. Register now for an opportunity to elevate your grant writing skills.

20

September

Understanding Funders and Funding

18

October

Talking to Program Officers

15

November

Grantsmanship 101

20

December

Proposal Development Resources Across U-M

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

    Recorded webinars:

    • 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]