We offer trainings and workshops on a variety of topics with the goal of:
- expanding investigator knowledge of proposal preparation, routing and submission
- helping investigators write and submit highly competitive proposals
- connecting investigators to the physical and administrative resources required for research
The Grants & Research Workshop provides an introduction to the basics of grant proposal routing and submission process in ALVSCE and The University of Arizona.
Fall 2024 Grants & Research Workshop Materials
The most recent workshop was held during the Fall 2024 semester on September 25th, 2024. See below for the corresponding program book and recording.
Program Book (includes agenda and slides)
Next Fall Grants & Research Workshop
Stay tuned! The ALVSCE Research Workshop will return on Fall 2025.
| Date | Topic | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2025 | Introduction to Data Management Planning and Budgeting | |
| 01/14/2025 | NIH Grants Insights from Awardees & Reviewers | |
| 10/29/2024 | Reading & Understanding Requests for Applications | |
| 01/23/2024 | Routing and Submitting Proposals On Time: How to Avoid Common Delays | |
| 11/16/2023 | How to Read a Request for Applications (RFA) - Helpful Tips | Presentation Slides |
Resource # 1 - PIVOT
PIVOT is a portal to identify funding and expertise within as well as outside the University.
Instructions:
- Bookmark the main page
- At the PIVOT login page, use the "Access Pivot-RP using your Institution's Credentials (Shibboleth)" option, find "The University of Arizona", and sign in using your UA NetID as usual.
- Use the Research Development Services' PIVOT User Guide to get started!
If you would like to try PIVOT in the company of an experienced user, please request an appointment by emailing our office at ALVSCE-Research@arizona.edu with the subject "PIVOT Hands-On Request".
Resource # 2 - Foundation Directory Professional
Foundation Directory ProfessionalThis link opens in a new window provides robust background on potential foundation sponsors of research, in addition to funding opportunities.
Find your next scholarship, fellowship, or grant on Foundation Directory Professional, which contains 10,000+ sources of funding for students, artists, and researchers.
Resource # 3 - Office of Research, Innovation, and Impact Curated Opportunities
RII Research Development Newsletters - Research Development Services (RDS) identifies opportunities relevant to the University of Arizona research community and circulates them in The Current, a biweekly email digest. Highlights include funding prospects, research-related events, and learning opportunities. They also offer listings for Limited Submissions and other opportunities.
Instructions:
- Bookmark the landing page
- Follow the provided links to subscribe to each of the newsletters. We highly recommend "The Current" and "Limited Submissions". Make sure to look for their emails every Tuesday (The Current) and Wednesday (Limited Submissions).
RAMtalk Listserv - Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) moderates the RAMTalk listserv, which is used to inform subscribers of events (including the monthly Research Administration Forum), deadlines and timelines, funding opportunities, policies and procedures, training opportunities, and other research related communications.
Go to https://research.arizona.edu/research-services/training/administrators/ramtalk and follow the instructions to sign up!
Resource # 4 - Arizona Cultivate
Arizona Cultivate is an online platform that streamlines the process for applying for opportunities across The University of Arizona including the Office of the Provost; Research Innovation & Impact; colleges and centers; and campus Limited Submissions (opportunities where the sponsor - either federal or foundation - limits the number of submissions an institution can submit).
Instructions:
- Bookmark the landing page.
- Use the search box and the filtering and sorting options to find opportunities that apply to you.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Helpful Hints to Understanding NIFA’s Funding Opportunities