Workshops & Events
ORD organizes informational and skill-building workshops for U-M units and teams.
Upcoming Webinars
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 and help researchers identify funding opportunities. Sessions will be held on the third Thursday of the month, 12–1 p.m. Register now for an opportunity to jump-start your proposal development.
November 19, 12:00 p.m.
Finding Funding in a Changing Landscape
Identifying the right funding opportunity has become increasingly complex as sponsor priorities, programs and funding mechanisms continue to evolve. This session provides an overview of strategies for discovering and evaluating funding opportunities by combining traditional search methods with emerging AI-supported tools. Participants will explore approaches for identifying potential sponsors, monitoring changing funding priorities and using AI responsibly to support funding searches.
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
- Understanding Funding & Funders
- Team Science 101
- Writing and Editing Grant Proposals
- Understanding the Review Process
Find previously recorded webinars (Granstmanship 101, GrantPrix Seminars, Industry Partnerships) in Google Drive (umich.edu login required).
Request Research Development Services
Reach out to the RD team: RD-support@