ARPA-H Virtual Brainstorming Session
ARPA-H, a new agency within NIH, has released its first open funding opportunity, a BAA (broad agency announcement) seeking revolutionary ideas that will accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Modeled after DARPA, ARPA-H is interested in making significant investments into ideas that can make a transformational impact in the near term.
We are pleased to announce that OVPR Research Development Services will be holding a virtual brainstorming session. Interested faculty will have the opportunity to discuss their ARPA-H ideas with colleagues to help develop concepts that fit ARPA-H's specific guidelines. There will also be opportunities for collaboration/teaming and signing up for additional OVPR support.
What: ARPA-H Brainstorming session with other faculty members
When: Thursday, October 19th, 3:30-5PM
Where: Zoom, click here to register
This opportunity has a rolling deadline and a low barrier to entry (only an abstract is required initially).
We encourage anyone interested in the brainstorming session to watch the information session recording prior to attending the brainstorming session to learn more information.
If you have any questions or require any accommodations to participate in this event, please reach out to OVPR Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu!
OVPR NSF CAREER Award Workshop (2-Session Virtual Training) October 2023
OVPR NSF CAREER Award Workshop (2-Session Virtual Training) October 2023
When:
Session 1: Friday, October 13 from 9:00-1:00PM (4 hour session)
Session 2: Friday, October 20 from 9:00-11:00AM (2 hour session)
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by 12 noon.
Where:
Virtual Training via Zoom
The OVPR Research Development Services is pleased to announce an NSF CAREER award grantwriting workshop to be conducted by Dr. M. S. AtKisson of the AtKisson Training Group.
This virtual training, which consists of two sessions held one week apart, will explore the unique and important features of the NSF CAREER funding mechanism and important guidelines of the CAREER program that applicants must keep in mind. It will also provide attendees with a detailed introduction to the application’s overview page. It will include a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on exercises.
The OVPR is making this workshop available to all UConn/UConn Health faculty members who are eligible for NSF CAREER Awards (generally tenure-track Assistant Professors or equivalent). Please contact ovpr-rds@uconn.edu with any questions about eligibility for this workshop.
Registration is required and includes both sessions of the training and a copy of Dr. AtKisson’s grantwriting workbook.
Note: attendance at both sessions is required to fully complete the training. Due to the interactive nature of the training, the sessions are not being recorded for later viewing. Please reach out to Matt Mroz if you have interest in the workshop but have concerns about scheduling.
Information: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/funding/grantwriting/training-calendar/
Registration: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/services/research-development/grant-writing-registration-career/
Contact info: OVPR Research Development ovpr-rds@uconn.edu
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu by Monday, October 9, 2023 at 12 noon.
ARPA-H Information session 8/7/23
ARPA-H, a new agency within NIH, has released its first open funding opportunity, a BAA (broad agency announcement) seeking revolutionary ideas that will accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Modeled after DARPA, ARPA-H is interested in making significant investments into ideas that can make a transformational impact in the near term.
Please join OVPR Research Development Services team for an information session to learn more the unique goals and requirements of this funding opportunity!
What: ARPA-H Information session – presentation (will be recorded) followed by Q&A
When: Monday, August 7 from 3-4pm
Where: Zoom – click here to register
This opportunity has a rolling deadline and a low barrier to entry (only an abstract is required initially). We encourage all faculty who have potentially transformative ideas related to health to learn more!
The information session will be followed by brainstorming session, hosted by RDS and InCHIP, on Wednesday, August 9 from 11:30-1:00pm (in person - Storrs campus). The brainstorming session will focus on evaluating the fit of ideas for ARPA-H, teambuilding, and identifying next steps for project development. Please email RDS if you would like to attend!
If you have any questions or require any accommodations to participate in this event, please reach out to OVPR Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu!
ARPA-H Brainstorming session 8/9/23
ARPA-H, a new agency within NIH, has released its first open funding opportunity, a BAA (broad agency announcement) seeking revolutionary ideas that will accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Modeled after DARPA, ARPA-H is interested in making significant investments into ideas that can make a transformational impact in the near term.
Earlier this week, we announced a information session for those looking to learn more about this opportunity. Today we are pleased to announce that OVPR Research Development Services will also be holding an in-person brainstorming session. Interested faculty will have the opportunity to discuss their ARPA-H ideas with colleagues to help develop concepts that fit ARPA-H's specific guidelines. There will also be opportunities for collaboration/teaming and signing up for additional OVPR support.
What: ARPA-H Brainstorming session with other faculty members
When: Monday, August 9th from 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Where: Storrs Campus - McHugh 109– click here to register
This opportunity has a rolling deadline and a low barrier to entry (only an abstract is required initially).
We encourage anyone interested in the brainstorming session to either attend the information session on August 7th 3:00 – 4:00pm or watch the recording prior to attending the brainstorming session to learn more information. The link to the recording will be sent out to all registrants for the brainstorming event ASAP.
If you have any questions or require any accommodations to participate in this event, please reach out to OVPR Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu!
4/19 Webinar: NSF CAREER Applicant Virtual Q&A Panel
When: Wednesday, April 19 from 12-1:30pm
Registration Deadline: Registration will be accepted up to the start of the virtual panel.
Where: Virtual Workshop via Zoom
The OVPR, in partnership with the School of Engineering, the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is pleased to offer this panel discussion and Q&A session in support of faculty from all disciplines who are intending to apply for an NSF CAREER award. Attendees will hear from successful CAREER awardees about their experiences with the program, and they will have an opportunity to ask questions about all aspects of the program: application process, experience with research or education projects, and more!
This event will focus exclusively on the NSF CAREER award, and it is open to all faculty who are eligible for and interested in pursuing a CAREER award in the near future. The event will be most useful for those who have attended previous OVPR CAREER trainings. The event is provided free of charge, but it will not be recorded.
Registration is required.
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtfuGppzwrG9wvdDp35UVKlvnYwV_9_YlV
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Contact info: ovpr-rds@uconn.edu
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Caitlin O’Connell in the OVPR (ovpr-rds@uconn.edu) by Friday, April 14, 2023 at 12 noon.
4/4 Workshop: Building your NSF Broader Impacts Identity and Plan – Office of Outreach and Engagement
Building Your NSF Broader Impacts Identity and Plan
Presenter: Laurie Van Egeren, Assistant Provost for University-Community Partnerships at Michigan State University
- Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
- Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Innovation Partnership Building (IPB) Room 317 (159 Discovery Drive, Storrs, CT 06269)
RSPV by March 21, 2023 - space is limited!
Register here.
Funding proposals for the National Science Foundation are reviewed on two criteria: Intellectual Merit (the science) and Broader Impacts (BI; the societal impact of the work outside of the direct research).
Researchers want their work to have meaning in the world; one of the ways to let your research have impacts beyond your academic circle is to develop a BI identity aligned with your interests, activities, and values.
This 3-hour workshop will address BI basics, your BI identity, how to create a BI plan, and BI resources to support your grant-seeking. We will review examples of BI activities and consider how to integrate BI into your academic career.
Webinar: CETL Resources for Education and Assessment Plans
When: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023
UPDATED EVENT: Due to a scheduling conflict, the webinar has been moved to 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023
Registration Deadline: Registration will be accepted up to the start of the webinar
Where: Virtual Training via Zoom
This webinar from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) will focus on building education and assessment plans for grant proposals, with a strong emphasis on the NSF CAREER funding opportunity. Topics covered will include:
- Basics of evaluation and assessment and how they relate to measuring education outcomes
- How to collect and analyze information in educational settings
- Strategies for developing / writing an education plan as part of your NSF CAREER proposal
While this webinar will focus on the education plan required for the NSF CAREER proposal, it is open to all faculty interested in this topic area. The webinar is provided free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health faculty and staff members.
Registration is required.
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpfumrpjwoHtWdujh53T8CsKgj2-rPTH4r
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Contact info: ovpr-rds@uconn.edu
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Caitlin O’Connell in the OVPR (ovpr-rds@uconn.edu) by Friday, Mar 17, 2023 at 12 noon.
Webinar: Broadening Participation and Experiential Learning Resources at UConn for Early Career Faculty (Feb 2023)
When:
12:30-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023
Registration Deadline:
Registration will be accepted up to the start of the Webinar
Where:
Virtual Training via Zoom
Two of UConn’s most significant priorities are ensuring that our students have transformational, hands-on learning experiences and that the teaching and research work we do engages and supports the diverse communities the University serves. These priorities contribute to the growth of opportunity for all, and they broaden the participation of underrepresented groups in our disciplines. Taking part in this work is deeply rewarding, enables the University to meet its goals in these important areas, helps to align what we do with the concerns of major federal and foundation funders, and improves our competitiveness for significant external research and education funding opportunities (including NSF CAREER).
If you would like to learn more about UConn's resources in these areas--our initiatives and programs in undergraduate research, student success, and diversity--please join us at this webinar sponsored by the OVPR and the Institute for Student Success (ISS)!
While our target audience is early career faculty and those who are new to UConn, all interested faculty are welcome! The workshop is provided free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health faculty and staff members.
Registration is required.
Information: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/funding/grantwriting/training-calendar/
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcOqrrDkqGNG4Mzyk8oiUhWe-36TUerLl
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Contact info: research@uconn.edu, 860-486-6378
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Matt Mroz in the OVPR (research@uconn.edu, 860.486.6378) by Friday, Feb 10, 2023 at 12 noon.
Rescheduled: OVPR Grantwriting Webinar (Feb 2023) – How to Write a White Paper (DoD, DOE, NSF)
When:
12:00-1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 (rescheduled from January 27 due to presenter illness)
Registration Deadline:
Registration will be accepted up to the start of the Webinar
Where:
Virtual Training via Zoom
Want to learn how to develop a white paper (or concept paper) for federal agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), and National Science Foundation (NSF)? Want to understand the subtle differences between what these agencies expect and how they use these documents in building relationships with PIs and requesting project ideas? To find out more about this aspect of the grantseeking process, register for the “How to Write a White Paper” webinar presented by Hanover Research from 12:00 until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023.
The OVPR is making this workshop available free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health faculty members, postdocs, and advanced graduate students. Please contact research@uconn.edu with any questions about eligibility for this workshop.
Registration is required.
Information: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/funding/grantwriting/training-calendar/
Registration: https://hanoverresearch.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckfuurpjIrGNQ9ZsXAd3DR8hsNSztGk620
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Contact info: research@uconn.edu, 860-486-6378
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Matt Mroz in the OVPR (research@uconn.edu, 860.486.6378) by Friday, January 20, 2023 at 12 noon.
OVPR NSF CAREER Award Workshop (2-Session Virtual Training) October 2022
When:
Session 1: Friday, October 14 from 2:00-4:00PM
Session 2: Friday, October 21 from 9:30-11:30AM
Registration Deadline:
Friday, October 7, 2022 by 12 noon.
Where:
Virtual Training via Zoom
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce an NSF CAREER award grantwriting workshop to be conducted by Dr. M. S. AtKisson of the AtKisson Training Group. This virtual training, which consists of three, two-hour sessions held one week apart, will explore the unique and important features of the NSF CAREER funding mechanism and important guidelines of the CAREER program that applicants must keep in mind. It will include a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on exercises.
The OVPR is making this workshop available free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health faculty members who are eligible for NSF CAREER Awards. Please contact research@uconn.edu with any questions about eligibility for this workshop.
Registration is required and includes all three sessions of the training and a copy of Dr. AtKisson’s grantwriting workbook.
Note: attendance at all three sessions is required to fully complete the training. Due to the interactive nature of the training, the sessions are not being recorded for later viewing. Please reach out to Matt Mroz if you have interest in the workshop but have concerns about scheduling.
Information: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/funding/grantwriting/training-calendar/
Registration: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/services/research-development/grant-writing-registration-career/
Contact info: research@uconn.edu, 860-486-6378
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Matt Mroz in the OVPR (research@uconn.edu, 860.486.6378) by Friday, October 7, 2022 at 12 noon.
May 2022 Webinar – Talking to Program Officers: How, Why, and Yes, You Should Do It!
When: Friday, May 13, 2022 1:30-2:30 PM | Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 by 12 noon.
Where: Zoom Webinar
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to sponsor this grant writing seminar, presented in webinar format by Bryan DeBusk, Grants Consultant with Hanover Research.
When talking about grantseeking, a lot of attention is given -- and rightfully so -- to making sure the final proposal documents are as well-presented and persuasive as possible. But another vitally important component of grantseeking success actually happens long before the final proposal is submitted, and perhaps not long after you've started to sketch out your ideas about a potential grant. We are talking, of course, about reaching out to program officers for the grant opportunities your are interested in. Program officers are a valuable resource that should not be overlooked in your approach to grantseeking. Here are a few of the many benefits of talking to program officers: they can provide valuable insight into whether the project you have in mind is a strong fit for their program, they can provide important clarifications of guidelines, and they may even be able to point you to other opportunities within their agency that may be of interest. Because of their unique position within the grantseeking process, the questions is not "should I reach out" to them but "HOW should I reach out" and “what should I expect.”
This training, presented by OVPR partner Hanover Research, will give a strong answer to these question by providing participants an agency-by-agency introduction to who program officers are and what they do, an overview of what program officers are allowed to tell you and what you shouldn't ask about, and some tips about how to reach out to program officers from various agencies and what you should do to prepare for the conversation. Come ready with all your program-officer related questions!
This training is open to all faculty at UConn/UConn Health. Postdocs/advanced graduate students are also welcome. Please contact research@uconn.edu with any questions about eligibility.
Registration is required.
Registration: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/services/research-development/grant-writing-registration-2-2/
Contact info: research@uconn.edu,
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Matt Mroz in the OVPR (research@uconn.edu) by Monday, May 9, 2022 at 12 noon.
January Grantwriting Webinar – Concept Development: Turning Good Ideas Into Fundable Proposals
When: Thursday, January 13, 2022 2:00-3:00 PM | Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 by 12 noon.
Where: Zoom Webinar
The Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to sponsor this grant writing seminar, presented in webinar format by Leigh Fanning, Grants Consultant with Hanover Research.
As academic researchers, we are trained how to define important research questions for our fields and how to generate creative and thoughtful approaches that will advance those areas of inquiry. However, when it comes to seeking grant funding for our work, often having excellent science or scholarship is not enough. Before a project can be competitive for funding from external sponsors, the work needs to make the shift from being a "good idea" to being a well-developed project that is well aligned with what a particular sponsor is looking to fund.
This webinar aims to provide faculty grantseekers from all disciplines insights into how to approach this process. Our Hanover Grants Consultant will provide an overview of the steps grantseekers need to take to develop their research ideas into competitive proposals, discuss examples that will be relevant to faculty from various disciplines, and answer specific questions about how to turn good ideas into fundable proposals! Our goal is that you will leave the training with a framework for approaching grantwriting that will set you up for funding success.
This training is open to all faculty at UConn/UConn Health, particularly faculty who are new to grantseeking and wish to develop strong grantwriting habits. Postdocs/advanced graduate students are also welcome. Please contact research@uconn.edu with any questions about eligibility.
Registration is required.
Registration: https://hanoverresearch.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsduqgpjIiH9F6lfsyxhFVin6dfAl6mA_v
Contact info: research@uconn.edu,
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Matt Mroz in the OVPR (research@uconn.edu) by Monday, January 10, 2022 at 12 noon.
February 2022 – OVPR NSF CAREER Award Workshop (3-Session Virtual Training)
When: 10am-12pm, Wednesday Feb 2, Feb 9, and Feb 16| Registration Deadline: Friday, January 28, 2022 by 12 noon.
Where: Virtual Training via Zoom
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce an NSF CAREER award grantwriting workshop to be conducted by Dr. M. S. AtKisson of the AtKisson Training Group. This virtual training, which consists of three, two-hour sessions held one week apart, will explore the unique and important features of the NSF CAREER funding mechanism and important guidelines of the CAREER program that applicants must keep in mind. It will include a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on exercises.
The OVPR is making this workshop available free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health faculty members who are eligible for NSF CAREER Awards. Please contact research@uconn.edu with any questions about eligibility for this workshop.
Registration is required and includes all three sessions of the training and a copy of Dr. AtKisson’s grantwriting workbook.
Note: attendance at all three sessions is required to fully complete the training. Due to the interactive nature of the training, the sessions are not being recorded for later viewing. Please reach out to Matt Mroz if you have interest in the workshop but have concerns about scheduling.
Information: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/funding/grantwriting/training-calendar/
Registration: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/services/research-development/grant-writing-registration-career/
Contact info: research@uconn.edu, 860-486-6378
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Matt Mroz in the OVPR (research@uconn.edu, 860.486.6378) by Friday, January 28, 2022 at 12 noon.