Research Event: Proposal Development Workshops Open to All, Event Dates: 2021 - 2022
Proposal Development Workshops: Creating a Culture of Proposal Success at ASU
Join this series of free, informal presentations that span the continuum of proposal development activities at ASU. Workshops are appropriate for early career faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research scientists, and senior graduate students. The content is purposely discipline and sponsor agnostic, while providing real-world, scalable and actionable best practice. If you're new to the grant proposal writing scene, or looking for inspiration, register today.
Workshops are held on Tuesdays at 3:30pm Arizona time.
NEW FOR 2021: Office hours have been added after some workshops to provide additional discussion time for application of workshop concepts. Staffed by professionals, these office hours allow for quick questions as well as lengthy reviews of pros and cons for every type of situation. It also provides an opportunity for grants professionals to review and comment on solicitations of interest. If you have an idea, you need to come chat with us during Office Hours.
Proposal Development Workshops (PDW) are designed to build upon one another, but you are welcome to register for any of them at any time. See the series here: https://researchacademy.asu.edu/events/pdw1
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#1 - Overview of the Workshop Series - August 17, 2021
Find out what why this workshop exists and what impact it has had over the years. Get motivated by your Deans of Research. Win a gift card!
#2 - Proposal Research Strategy - September 14, 2021
Learn how to develop a strategic approach to pursuing research funding. You will learn more about strategic intelligence gathering and how it can help you understand your sponsor, program, and the competition. You will also learn about aspects of proposal review by the sponsor and how understanding this process can make you more powerful. Stay one step ahead of the competition by integrating foreknowledge of your audience.
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> Drop in office hours on 9/24/21 @ 2:30pm Arizona
#3 - Finding Funding Opportunities - September 28, 2021
Join our experts to learn how to navigate funding databases with purpose in order to identify the solicitations you want and need. We will explore all the resources you have available to you as an ASU employee. This workshop will allow you to be more efficient when looking for that specialize program that can support your work.
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> Office hours on 10/8/21 @ 2:30pm Arizona
#4 - Distill Your Proposal Message - October 19, 2021
Are you prepared to pitch your research idea to anyone anywhere at anytime? No? Then, join us to learn how to do just this. You will learn two approaches that can be used to create a clear, concise, flattering, interesting message that gets you in the door with funders.
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> Office hours on 10/29/21 @ 2:30pm Arizona
#5 - Creating a Responsive Proposal - November 9, 2021
Don't let the blank page get you down! Learn tips and tricks for starting and maintaining your proposal writing to ensure that you are meeting the needs of the solicitation and sponsor, while conveying your amazing idea.
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> Office hours on 11/19/21 @ 2:30pm Arizona
#6 - Proposal Writing I - Persuasive Writing - November 30, 2021
Creating a compelling and engaging proposal is possible! Wake up that reviewer and convince them you're worth it. Learn how to tweak your draft text so that it leads with a benefit to the reader, not dry, boring, jargon laden text.
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> Office hours on 12/10/21 @ 2:30pm Arizona
#7 - Proposal Writing II - Editing - January 11, 2022
Don't let editorial errors distract your reviewers from the quality of your proposed idea! Attend this workshop to learn simple tools that will help you submit a well-polished proposal. From common mistakes to style recommendations, you will learn how to leverage existing resources and tools to professionalize your content.
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> Office hours on 1/21/22 @ 2:30pm Arizona
#8 - Proposal Layout and Graphics - February 1, 2022
Graphics are one of the most effective ways to persuade the reviewer that you're competent and capable. Breaking up that text with graphics allows you to succinctly communicate with a larger audience quickly. Learn some basic elements of design that will help you be your best graphic advocate in proposals.
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#9 - Budgeting for Proposals - February 22, 2022
You've got a great idea and a great team. You know you have what the sponsor needs. Now, how to pay for it all? Learn all about how to design a budget that is compliant with ASU and sponsor requirements, while paying for all facets of your project.