Research Development Instituteat Online

Interested in Strengthening Your Research Portfolio? Join Dr. Kelly McNear and Dr. Debbie Baness King as they host the Research Development Institute (RDI). Each month throughout the academic year, they’ll tackle topics such as AI in research, responsible award stewardship, managing collaborative projects, and more. These are standalone webinars, so feel free to attend what works for you and your schedule.   September 9, 2026 Handling Limited Submissions  |  Dr. Kelly McNear, Dr. Deborah Baness King, & Jacqueline Rearick What is a limited submission, how limited submissions are handled, and an introduction to the new submission process. October 14, 2026 AI Use in Research  |  Dr. Johanna Báez & Kama King How faculty are using and thinking about AI in their research, key considerations, which tools work well for which applications, and how to leverage AI efficiently. November 11, 2026 Philanthropic Grants and Non-Profit Relationships  |  Jonathan Royal What the advancement office does, how it can help, when to reach out, and how it works with OSP. December 9, 2026 Federal Landscape Update  |  Lewis-Burke Associates An update on outlooks and forecasting opportunities, plus how your voice can be heard through RFIs and other engagement opportunities. January 13, 2027 NSF CAREER  |  Dr. Philip Brown & Dr. Keith Paarporn Planning your CAREER award. February 10, 2027 Managing Your Award and Responsible Grant Stewardship  |  Melinda Hamilton & Marshall Ferguson You have the award, now what? Common mistakes and pitfalls to look out for. March 10, 2027 Collaborative Proposals: Finding Your Team and Managing the Submission  |  Dr. Deborah Baness King & Dr. Kelly McNear How to find collaborators on campus, build an effective team, and manage a large team and submission. April 14, 2027 One-Page Roundtable  |  Bring a one-page summary of your idea and workshop it with peers inside and outside your area. Hosted by: Office of Research Online Location: https://uccs-edu.zoom.us/j/6715090235?pwd=aCtORnNrQ2tvNkIyR1E1NnpjOG1sdz09 Additional Information can be found at: https://mlc.uccs.edu/event/12590467