Information Sessions

Each semester we offer 8–10, hour-long classes, which are designed to assist you with all areas of research development. Topics include budget planning, broader impact opportunities, supplementary documents, research compliance, and more. The schedule varies and is often updated a month prior to classes beginning.

Information sessions have ended for the 2023–2024 academic year. We will announce upcoming sessions as we get closer to Fall 2024, but for now please review our growing archive of past sessions which we have recorded and made available below.

Recorded Sessions

Navigate recorded information sessions using the table below using the search bar to filter for certain words or by sorting the table by clicking the column headers.

TitleDescriptionYearCategory
Intro to OR & Life Cycle of a GrantDiscover how the Office of Research can help you advance your research with grant proposal development, research compliance, intellectual property management, and more!2024Proposal Development & Management
Managing your Grant through the MyResearch DatabaseFind out how to manage your grant proposals, awards, expenses, and protocols using the MyResearch Database.2024Proposal Development & Management
Using SciENcv: A New Requirement for NSF ProposalsLearn how to comply with NSF’s requirement to use the SciENcv portal for creating Biosketches and Current & Pending Support documents.2024Proposal Development & Management
Tired of the same old stuff? Systemwide Strategic Plan for Research Listening SessionInput was sought from faculty on efforts to create a systemwide strategic plan to improve research at WSU. We are still seeking input from faculty!2024Faculty Info
Budgeting and Budget JustificationsResearch administrator Amanda Yager explains basics and best practices for preparing a budget and budget justifications in proposals for external funding.2024Proposal Development & Management
PI Roles and ResponsibilitiesLearn your roles and responsibilities as PI of a sponsored project and about the offices around WSU that exist to help you meet your obligations.2024Proposal Development & Management
Leveraging the Power of Extension in Community-Engaged ResearchExtension faculty members discuss the type of work done in WSU Extension and best practices and ways to work with them to leverage your work across the state.2024Community-Engaged Research
Using CIRC’s High Performance Computing ResourcesLearn how you can take advantage of Kamiak’s freely available research computing resources.2024Resources for Researchers
Finding Funding as a Grad StudentLearn the ins and outs of searching the Pivot database for funding opportunities specific to your area of research.2023Proposal Development & Management
Making Headlines: Promoting Research in the MediaWSU Science Writer Sara Zaske gives a short presentation on press releases followed by a Q&A discussion with a panel of journalists.2023Resources for Researchers
Introduction to Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer at WSULearn about IP and WSU policies and resources to promote innovation and technology based entrepreneurship.2023Resources for Researchers
Foundations of Community EngagementLearn where to begin with community engaged research, including how to identify and develop mutually beneficial relationships with community partners2023Community-Engaged Research
Community Engaged Research Seed GrantsHear about the whys and hows of community engaged research as well as an introduction to internal funding opportunities in support of CER.2023Proposal Development & Management
Preparing for Tribal Engagement in ResearchDr. Ken Lokensgard provides an overview of the things you should consider before beginning research that involves working with Tribal partners.2023Community-Engaged Research
It’s Not a Pipeline ProblemDr. Lisa Guerrero discusses why we should think differently about the lack of diversity academia, particularly in STEM fields.2023Faculty Info