Information Sessions

Finding Funding as a Grad Student

Which federal and non-federal sponsors are interested in funding your idea? Learn the ins and outs of searching the Pivot database for funding opportunities specific to your area of research. Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships Pivot expert, Emily Brashear, will help you set up notifications, track funding opportunities, find collaborators, and share opportunities with […]

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Making Headlines: Promoting Research in the Media

Not all studies work well in the media, but some novel, impactful research can make big headlines, bringing important findings to a wide audience – if they’re presented in an accessible way. Join WSU Science Writer Sara Zaske for a short presentation on press releases followed by a Q&A discussion with a panel of journalists […]

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Budgeting and Budget Justifications – 4/17

Your budget and budget justification may not make or break a grant proposal, but a well-crafted budget can make for a smoother funding process. Budget expert, Amanda Yager will teach you the basics of preparing a budget, plus common pitfalls and federal requirements. Additionally, discover how to write a compelling budget justification that supports your proposal […]

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PI Roles and Responsibilities – 9/15

What is your role as the lead PI of a sponsored project? What legal responsibilities do you have and how do you navigate the murky waters of federal, state, and private award requirements? In this class, Levi O’Loughlin from the Office of Research Assurances (ORA) and Matt Michener from the Office of Research Support & Operations (ORSO) will help you explore these questions […]

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Finding Funding with Pivot – 9/22

Which federal and non-federal sponsors are interested in funding your idea? Learn the ins and outs of searching the Pivot database for funding opportunities specific to your area of research. ORAP Pivot expert, Emily Brashear, will help you set up notifications, track funding opportunities, find collaborators, and share opportunities with your coworkers. Join us at 1:00pm RSVP […]

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Responsible Research Practices: A Compliance Overview – 4/15

WSU researchers untangle complex problems to enrich quality of life for us all. Your work safeguards the health of humans and animals. It helps ensure the security and abundance of our food supply. It cultivates sustainable sources of energy to power future generations. Led by Levi O’Loughlin from the Office of Research Assurances, this session […]

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Inside View of Review Panels – 4/8

Knowing your audience is the key to successful communication. Who is reading your grant proposal? What are they looking for? What are they thinking? How does the process work? Come and get some insider tips to help make your proposal reviewer-friendly from professors Jan Boll, Sue Dexheimer, Cliff Berkman, Courtney Meehan (CAS ADR) and Dave […]

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Data Management Plans – 4/1

Come join librarians Talea Anderson, Suzanne Fricke, and David Luftig to find out how data management can facilitate the exchange of knowledge. By describing and preserving data, you make it easier for others to access the information you have gathered, verify your results, compare studies, and incorporate findings into future work. We will explore important […]

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Developing the Human Subjects Sections of Your NIH/ HHS Proposal – 3/25

Conducting research involving human subjects brings with it a host of special considerations that must be addressed at the proposal stage for grant submission to PHS agencies (e.g NIH, CDC).  All projects proposing human subjects research, either exempt or non-exempt, are required to complete the PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information sections as part […]

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Best Practices for Team Grant Proposal Development – 3/18

Planning and developing a successful multi-investigator grant proposal requires skills beyond those you would use to develop a winning single-investigator proposal. In addition to thinking more broadly and strategically about the project, you will need management and leadership skills to bring the team together and inspire them to produce exceptional work under tight time constraints. […]

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