Events & Learning Opportunities
Upcoming Events
Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) – NSF PAPPG 24-1 Summary of Changes
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is instituting changes to their Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 24-1 . These new changes to the PAPPG 24-1 will go into effect May 20, 2024 and will apply to all proposals due on that day or after. Summary of changes can be found here https://new.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1/summary-changes . If you have any questions regarding these changes reach out to osp@utep.edu .
For more information, contact research@utep.edu.
Learning Opportunities
Research & Innovation is dedicated to empowering faculty and staff throughout their research development journey, from conceptualization to proposal submission and beyond. Discover resources, events, and training opportunities tailored to support you at every step of the proposal development process. Whether seeking guidance on funding sources, refining your research idea, or enhancing your grant writing skills, our team is here to assist you.
For additional information, contact research@utep.edu.
Office Hours
Kelly Hall, Room 723
Tuesdays, 9-10 AM
Wednesday, 1-2 PM
Do you need help finding funding opportunities or guidance on developing your proposal? Or are you looking for advice on how to reach out to the funder program officer? Our team is here to assist you! We invite you to stop by Room 723 in Kelly Hall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, where a member of the Proposal Development Team will be available to provide you with the necessary support.
Lunch & Learn
Bring your lunch and laptop and join our interactive sessions designed to enhance your grant writing skills. All sessions will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, where experts will share their insights, strategies, and best practices. Gain valuable tips, feedback, and networking opportunities to elevate your grant proposals.
Title | Date | Time | Location | Presenter(s) | Description | Link |
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Quick Tips for Developing a Dissemination Plan | 7/10/2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Elsa Villa, Ph.D. | Details | RSVP |
Evaluation Plans & Logic Models | 8/14/2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Kelly Hall 701 | Guadalupe Corral, Ph.D. | Details | RSVP |
E xport Control Overview | 8/14/2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Kelly Hall 601 | Victor Manjarrez | Details | RSVP |
Post-Award Project Management | 9/11/2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Kelly Hall 701 | Monica Rosskopf | Details | RSVP |
Export Control Overview | 10/9/2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Kelly Hall 701 | Victor Manjarrez | Details | RSVP |
Contacting Program Officers | 10/9/2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | David Hernandez | Details | RSVP |
Using Graphics in Grant Proposals | 11/13/2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Kelly Hall 701 | Julia Hettiger | Details | RSVP |
Team Science: Introduction to Planning and Implementation | 11/13/2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Library 131 | Thenral Mangadu, MD, MPH, PhD | Details | RSVP |
Planning for Innovation and Commercialization | 12/11/2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Michael Dalby | Details | RSVP |
NSF Proposal & Award Policies and Procedures Guide - Updates | 1/8/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Cory Brown | Details | RSVP |
Export Control Overview | 1/8/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Kelly Hall 701 | Victor Manjarrez | Details | RSVP |
Navigating PIVOT to Find Funding Opportunities | 2/12/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Margarita Medina | Details | RSVP |
Team Science: Introduction to Planning and Implementation | 2/12/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Library 131 | Thenral Mangadu, MD, MPH, PhD | Details | RSVP |
Understanding the Components of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) | 3/12/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Alison Westermann | Details | RSVP |
Using sciENcv and ORCID to Apply for Federal Funds | 4/9/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Julia Hettiger | Details | RSVP |
Export Control Overview | 4/9/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Kelly Hall 701 | Victor Manjarrez | Details | RSVP |
Post-Award Project Management | 5/14/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Monica Rosskopf | Details | RSVP |
OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
NSF INNOVATION CORPS (I-CORP) TEAMS Q&A WEBINAR SERIES
Join these I-Corps Teams webinars to ask an I-Corps program director questions and hear updates about the I-Corps program, curriculum, and important dates.
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Thursday, September 5, 2024, 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Virtual
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov.
NSF CASA-BIO WORKSHOP
If you conduct research in agriculture, supply chain, human health, or climate change, you may interested in the NSF Catalyzing Across Sectors to Advance the Bioeconomy (CASA-Bio) program, which is designed to support research working to advance biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and the bioeconomy within the U.S. NSF will be hosting multiple workshops about the program and to hear directly from interested participants.
Various dates in August 2024
Location: Virtual
National library of medicine: how pubmed works webinar
In this class:
- Learn what PubMed is and what's in it.
- Practice how to find articles by a specific author or about a specific subject.
- Review PubMed features like the Advanced Search Builder and Search History and Details.
12pm
Virtual
Learning opportunity: nsf prospct tool
Wondering if your research proposal is a good fit for the National Science Foundation? Through their Program Suitability & Proposal Concept Tool (ProSPCT), you can submit a concept outline and hear directly from NSF program officers who will analyze suitability.
Learning opportunity: nsf's updated policies on the use of ai
With the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) use in academia, it’s important to know what’s allowed and not allowed and recommended by the different funding agencies you may be submitting to. The National Science Foundation has released their updated guidelines for the use of AI in proposals. To learn more, visit the link below.
NIH National Human Genome Research Institute – MAGen NOFO Webinar
NHGRI will host an application webinar for the ML/AI Tools to Advance Genomic Translational Research (MAGen) notice of funding opportunities (NOFOs): RFA-HG-24-004 and RFA-HG-24-005 . The purpose of these NOFOs is to explore the feasibility of developing Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that can enhance the accuracy and precision of predicting how individuals with pathogenic genetic variants manifest disease. Join to learn more about how you can make your proposal more competitive and to get your questions answered.
Virtual Grant Writing Webinar Series – Debuting Your Research Career: How to Plan for and Write Your First (or Next) NIH Grant Application
In this series of webinars, NIH subject matter experts will discuss how to navigate your grant application, emphasizing early career researchers - graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, clinician-scientists, and junior faculty. The webinars will provide information on the funding opportunities for early career researchers at NIAID, navigating the F, K, DP2, and R38/K38 awards, and understanding the peer review process.
- Navigating NIH to prepare your grant application – F awards – March 21 st, 2024
- Navigating NIH to prepare your grant application – K awards – April 18 th, 2024
- Developing your candidate information section and research strategy for F and K awards – May 23 rd, 2024
- Navigating NIH to prepare your grant application – DP2/R38/K38 awards – June 20 th, 2024
- Understanding the Peer Review Process – July 18 th, 2024
DoE Office of Energy Justice and Equity - Community of Change Leaders: HSIs
Hosted by DoE’s Minority STEM Pipeline Division, this is an informal meet and greet for ALL Minority-Serving Institution stakeholders, focused on developing new connections and sharing current and future opportunities in STEM, as well as identifying support that’s both needed and desired.
10:30am
Virtual
Learning Opportunity – EPA Recorded Webinar: Competition Process
Recording: https://youtu.be/ohTGh1lmRDk