The Office of Research Development curates a list of upcoming webinars, workshops, and training opportunities led by external entities and sponsoring agencies. These opportunities cover topics in grant writing, professional development, updates to sponsor guidelines, information regarding specific funding mechanisms, and more.
The list below is not exhaustive. If you have recommendations for opportunities that may be of interest to the UMass Lowell (UML) research community, please email: RD@uml.edu.
Also, access additional resources from consultants.
Upcoming Opportunities
January 30, 2025 - Noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) - Grants Webinar: Major Changes for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grantseekers.
Led by Hanover Research.
Description: In early 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be implementing multiple changes to the review process. In this session, we will cover the key considerations for faculty planning to submit to NIH after January 2025, including the simplified review process for most research project grants, changes to the fellowship application, and more.
February 27, 2025 - Noon EST - Grants Webinar: Keys to a Competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Proposal
Led by Hanover Research.
Description: The NSF's CAREER program continues to be a key opportunity for early career scientists. In this webinar, we will identify the core elements of a strong NSF CAREER proposal, diving into when to apply, how to frame intellectual merit and broader impacts, and common missteps faculty make that decreases chances of funding.
Sponsor-Specific Opportunities
- National Science Foundation Events - search for events, webinars, and office hours with program officers related to a specific solicitation.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Calendar - the calendar lists no-fee, NIH Institute-sponsored or related events including seminars and workshops.
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Workshops, Resources, and Tools - search events and supports available for NEH grant applicants, including recordings of past virtual grant workshops.
ResourcesResources from Consultants and Institutions
AtKisson Training Group
- Brown Bag Video Library
- AtKisson Training Group Blog
- Subscribe to the AtKisson Training Group mailing list
Bouvier Grant Group
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)
- UMass Lowell is an institutional member of the NCFDD, which provides all of UML’s faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students free access to a number of the NCFDD’s programs and resources. To activate your membership, click "Become a Member" on the NCFDD website, and search for "University of Massachusetts Lowell" as the institution.