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Event Category: MSU Partner Event

October
17
2024

Writing an NIH Specific Aims Page

Thursday, October 17th, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Specific Aims page is arguably the most important section of an NIH grant application. Almost all reviewers will carefully read this page, which provides a roadmap for the rest of your proposal. To be successful, reviewers must come away from reading your aims page with a clear understanding of what you plan to do, […]

October
15
2024

The Essential Elements of a Successful Broader Impacts Plan

In addition to its intellectual merits, each proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation (NSF) is reviewed according to the merits of its broader impacts (BI) plan, or the benefits of the proposed research to society. Come to this workshop to learn more about NSF’s BI criteria and major BI goals, the essential elements of […]

October
10
2024

NCFDD: SKILL #9: How to Engage in Healthy Conflict

Thursday, October 10th, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Rosemarie A. Roberts, PhD Do you often feel drained by departmental drama? Do feel unclear how to handle conflicts that arise in your department? Are you unsure when, where, and how to manage conflict with people who will be voting on your tenure? […]

October
9
2024

Week 4: Live Q&A: From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership

Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Nell Huang Horowitz, PhD, Anjana Narayan, PhD & Anthony Ocampo, PhD “From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership” provides an insider’s look at the realities of serving as a university department chair. Over four sessions, veteran chairs will share their experiences and […]

October
3
2024

Introduction to NIH and Planning a Successful Proposal

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

This webinar will provide an overview of the structure of the NIH and several funding mechanisms. Attendees will learn tips for planning a successful NIH proposal, including how to search the RePORTER website, identify an optimal institute and study section, and prepare to meet with a Program Officer. Register to Attend

October
2
2024

Week 3: From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Nell Huang Horowitz, PhD, Anjana Narayan, PhD & Anthony Ocampo, PhD “From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership” provides an insider’s look at the realities of serving as a university department chair. Over four sessions, veteran chairs will share their experiences and […]

September
26
2024

MI-Women’s Professional Network – “Meet MI-ACE”

The Michigan American Council on Education (MI-ACE) is the professional network for Michigan women in higher education.  Michigan State University is currently one of 50 member institutions within the MI-ACE Network. Join us at the “Meet MI-ACE” Virtual Informational ZOOM ID: 997 029 4533 PASSCODE: MIACE for more information – “Meet MI-ACE” event flyer

September
26
2024

Applying for Foundation Funding: Learn from Success Stories

Thursday, September 26th, 2024, 11:00 am thru Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, 12:00 pm

Please join us for a panel discussion about how to secure private foundation funding. The discussion will focus on how private foundations work, what they fund, and best practices for securing funding. MSU faculty will share their successful experiences applying for foundation funding and discuss how the process differs from applying for federal grants. Participants […]

September
25
2024

Week 2: From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership

Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Nell Huang Horowitz, PhD, Anjana Narayan, PhD & Anthony Ocampo, PhD “From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership” provides an insider’s look at the realities of serving as a university department chair. Over four sessions, veteran chairs will share their experiences and […]

September
12
2024

NCFDD: SKILL #8: Overcoming Academic Perfectionism

Thursday, September 12th, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tags: Faculty

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Facilitator: Elizabeth Parks, PhD Do you struggle to share your writing at the early stages because it’s not perfect? Do you find yourself devastated by criticism of your work? Do you beat yourself up every time the tiniest thing goes wrong? Is it difficult […]