Early Career Faculty

National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Program Events

Oct. 20, 206 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 P.m. | Rudder Tower 601

CAREER: Introduction to the NSF CAREER Program with Awardees Lunch and Celebration

Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate Director

This 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.

Nov. 13, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | MSC 2404

CAREER: Former Program Officers Panel

Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate Director

Join 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.

Jan. 25, 2027 | 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Virtual

CAREER: NSF CAREER Writing Group Kick-Off

Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate Director

This 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.

Mar. 11, 2027 | 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. | MSC 2404

CAREER: The Education Plan

Presenter: TBA

This 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.

Early Career Faculty

Young Investigator Programs (YIPS)

Dec. 1, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:00 P.m. | Virtual

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

Feb. 23, 2027 | 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. | Rudder

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.

All Faculty

Writing Successful Proposals Series

Enhancing Your Grant Writing Skills
Sept. 10, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. | MSC 2404

Writing Successful Proposals – Fall

Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate Director

This 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.

APR. 6, 2027 | 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. | Virtual

Writing Successful Proposals – Spring

Presenter: TBA

This 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.

All Faculty

National Science Foundation (NSF) Events

Broadening Your Research Portfolio – Agency Specific Events
Sept. 23, 206 | 1:30 – 3:00 P.m. | Virtual

Getting to Know the National Science Foundation

Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate Director

This 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.

Sept. 30, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:00 P.m. | Virtual

NSF Supporting Proposal Documents

Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate Director

Discussing 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.

Nov. 17, 2026 | 11:00 A.m. – 1:30 P.M. | MSC 2404

Broader Impacts 101

Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate Director

Come 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.

Feb. 9, 2027 | 1:30 – 3:00 P.m. | Virtual

Broader Impacts 101 (Virtual)

Presenter: Dr. Laurie Garton, RDS Associate Director

Come 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.

All Faculty

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Events

Broadening Your Research Portfolio – Agency Specific Events

Bouvier 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.

Oct. 13, 2026 | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. | Rudder Tower 601

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.

All Faculty

Department of War (DOW) Events

Broadening Your Research Portfolio – Agency Specific Events
Oct. 28, 2026 | 9:30 – 11:00 A.M. | Virtual

Broadening your Research Portfolio

Presenter: Sarah Ott, Senior Grants Consultant, Hanover Research

Looking 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.