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Event Tag: Research Staff

January
23
2026

Write Winning Grants – 2026

Friday, January 23, 2026, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Webinar

Writing a successful grant proposal begins with a strong strategy. This highly regarded two-day (January 16 and 23) webinar is designed for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and our partners from Henry Ford Health who have some experience with grant writing. Write Winning Grants offers a comprehensive overview of both the conceptual foundations and practical […]

January
16
2026

Write Winning Grants – 2026

Friday, January 16, 2026, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Webinar

Writing a successful grant proposal begins with a strong strategy. This highly regarded two-day (January 16 and 23) webinar is designed for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and our partners from Henry Ford Health who have some experience with grant writing. Write Winning Grants offers a comprehensive overview of both the conceptual foundations and practical […]

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

Pivoting with a Purpose: A Panel on Navigating Shifts in Research Funding

Research careers rarely follow a straight path. Whether you’re considering a shift in focus, exploring a new discipline, seeking new funders, or building new collaborations, making intentional pivots can be key to long-term success. In this webinar, you will hear from experienced researchers about strategies for navigating changes in the funding landscape, adapting to new […]

November
7
2025

NIH Specific Aims Peer Review Workshop, Day 2

Friday, Novemver 7, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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
29
2025

NIH Specific Aims Peer Review Workshop, Day 1

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 […]