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Event Tag: Research Faculty

November
20
2025

Tips for Writing the NSF Project Description

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom (VPRI)

Participants in this webinar will learn about the required elements of the NSF Project Description as well as recommended frameworks for organizing this document. This webinar will provide guidance for writing a standard or “core” proposal to NSF. Save the date and register today Register to Attend

November
18
2025

Research Data Storage Day

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Digital Scholarship Lab, MSU Library @ West Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI, USA

Research data storage has become increasingly complex over the years, encompassing sharing requirements, data curation, reproducibility, and information security. Join us for a working session to discuss how we can improve support for the full research data lifecycle at MSU. Meeting information: In-person, Digital Scholarship Lab, MSU Library, November 18 from 3-5PM Register here!

November
13
2025

Tips for Writing a Compelling NSF Project Summary

Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom (VPRI)

The Project Summary is one of the most important parts of every NSF grant proposal. A clear and concise Project Summary will succinctly convey the scope, intellectual merit, and broader impacts of your project to make a positive first impression on reviewers and program officers. However, writing a strong Project Summary can be deceptively hard. […]

November
7
2025

NIH Specific Aims Peer Review Workshop, Day 2

Friday, Novemver 7 - Saturday, November 8, 2025 - Times to be determined
Zoom (VPRI)

Participants in this workshop will receive feedback from peers and MSU Research Development Specialists to help them revise a draft of their Specific Aims page. Participants will be placed in groups of three and will both give and receive feedback to improve their Specific Aims page with two other participants in the workshop, as well […]

October
31
2025

NIH Specific Aims Peer Review Workshop, Day 1

Friday, October 31 - Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Times to be determined
Zoom (VPRI)

Participants in this workshop will receive feedback from peers and MSU Research Development Specialists to help them revise a draft of their Specific Aims page. Participants will be placed in groups of three and will both give and receive feedback to improve their Specific Aims page with two other participants in the workshop, as well […]

October
24
2025

Building Strategic Corporate Partnerships

Friday, October 24, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom (VPRI)

Learn how to engage and build meaningful corporate partnerships that support your research or program goals. In this session, presenters Nick Miller and Kyan Zeller will share practical strategies, real-world case studies, and insights into what makes a successful collaboration. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to identify potential corporate partners and align mutual […]

October
21
2025

AI Workshop: AI Tools and Services at MSU

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom

We will cover an array of AI tools available at Michigan State University, including platforms for research and how to find support. Participants will explore practical applications of AI in research, learn best practices for effective and ethical use, and discuss university guidelines for responsible deployment. Meeting information: Zoom, October 21 from 3-4PM Register here!

October
16
2025

Writing the NIH Research Strategy Section

Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom (VPRI)

This webinar will focus on developing the Significance, Innovation, and Approach sections of the research strategy, writing the project summary and project narrative, and addressing rigor in NIH proposals. This webinar will be presented by Lauren Aerni-Flessner, Ph.D. and Sara Steenrod, Ph.D., Research Development Specialists in MSU’s Office of Research & Innovation. They provide a […]

October
9
2025

Writing an NIH Specific Aims Page

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom (VPRI)

TThe 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, […]