Faculty Seminars and Workshops
Annually RDS hosts opportunities for the Texas A&M Research Community to increase their knowledge and skills in research proposal development to federal funding agencies. Academic Year 26- 27 Professional Development opportunities are offered in in-person and virtual formats. Registration is required for BOTH types of events. Virtual events will supply Zoom links upon registration.
These events are for all faculty. Offerings of professional development for postdocs and graduate students are listed on their organizational webpages.
National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Program Events
CAREER: Introduction to the NSF CAREER Program with Awardees Lunch and Celebration
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate DirectorThis session introduces the NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program and kicks off the FY27 RDS CAREER Assistance Program. Participants will learn about PI eligibility, deadlines, proposal requirements, review criteria, and available resources, followed by an awardee celebration lunch featuring insights from successful CAREER recipients.
Lunch will be provided.
CAREER: Former Program Officers Panel
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate DirectorJoin us for lunch with former National Science Foundation program officers. They will share advice and experiences related to NSF and the CAREER program, then answer questions during a live discussion.
Lunch will be provided.
CAREER: NSF CAREER Writing Group Kick-Off
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate DirectorThis meeting introduces faculty to the goals and structure of the TAMU NSF CAREER proposal peer writing groups. Participants will review resources, ask questions, and schedule bi-weekly writing meetings focused on preparing each section of their CAREER proposals with peer feedback and support.
CAREER: The Education Plan
Presenter: TBAThis working lunch will focus on developing strong education plans for CAREER proposals, including education goals, measurable objectives, and research and education integration. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas for their education plans.
Lunch will be provided.
Young Investigator Programs (YIPS)
Introduction to Young Investigator Programs
This session will discuss opportunities and strategies for assistant professors applying to young investigator programs and faculty fellowships. Participants will learn best practices for pursuing awards through federal agencies and foundations, including the Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, NASA, the Gulf Research Program, and the American Chemical Society.
All Faculty
Education and Outreach Expo
This interactive networking event connects faculty with more than 30 campus programs that can support the education and outreach components of National Science Foundation proposals. Participants will review online introductions, then attend an expo to network with campus representatives and explore collaboration opportunities.
Snacks will be provided.
Writing Successful Proposals Series
Enhancing Your Grant Writing SkillsWriting Successful Proposals – Fall
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate DirectorThis seminar is designed to offer faculty an overview of strategic proposal design and best practices to create a competitive research proposal, including discussion of funding opportunities, the proposal development process, and writing the proposal. Applicable to all disciplines.
Snacks will be provided.
Writing Successful Proposals – Spring
Presenter: TBAThis seminar is designed to offer faculty an overview of strategic proposal design and best practices to create a competitive research proposal, including discussion of funding opportunities, the proposal development process, and writing the proposal. Applicable to all disciplines.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Events
Broadening Your Research Portfolio – Agency Specific EventsGetting to Know the National Science Foundation
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate DirectorThis session provides an overview of the National Science Foundation, including its organization, proposal types, review process, review criteria, and recent updates. Open to all faculty levels, this session can help researchers determine whether NSF is the right fit and which program to consider.
NSF Supporting Proposal Documents
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate DirectorDiscussing supporting documents required for National Science Foundation proposals, including recent changes to the Data Management Plan, Biosketch, Current & Pending (Other) Support, and Mentoring Plan. It will also provide information on available resources to assist faculty with developing these documents. Open to all faculty levels.
Broader Impacts 101
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate DirectorCome to gain a better understanding for and transform the way you think about the National Science Foundation’s Broader Impacts review criterion and learn where to go for broader impacts resources on campus and how to create a broader impacts plan. Same content as the Feb. 9 virtual event.
Lunch will be provided.
Broader Impacts 101 (Virtual)
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate DirectorCome to gain a better understanding for and transform the way you think about the National Science Foundation’s Broader Impacts review criterion and learn where to go for broader impacts resources on campus and how to create a broader impacts plan. Same content as in-person Oct. 15 event.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Events
Broadening Your Research Portfolio – Agency Specific EventsBouvier Grant Group: Mastering the R-Series Bootcamp
Preparing to write your first R01 or R-series submission, or the first in a while? Unsuccessful at NIH? Need help staying on schedule? This four-part webinar series will guide participants through key components of R Series proposal development, including Preparation, Specific Aims, Importance of Research, and Rigor and Feasibility.
Sessions will be held virtually October 22, October 29, November 5, and November 12 from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
GWSW: Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals
Presenter: Dr. John Robertson, Consultant from GWSW.This seminar presented by Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops provides a broad overview of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), identifying NIH funding opportunities, the NIH proposal submission and review process, and strategies to build a competitive NIH proposal.
Food will be provided.
Department of War (DOW) Events
Broadening Your Research Portfolio – Agency Specific EventsBroadening your Research Portfolio
Presenter: Sarah Ott, Senior Grants Consultant, Hanover ResearchLooking to explore new federal funding streams in the Department of War or the National Institutes of Health – this webinar will explore these in terms of framing your work to meet funder needs, collaborations, project examples, and leveraging your support.
