Research Development Institute

Interested in Strengthening Your Research Portfolio?

Each month throughout the academic year, Drs. Kelly McNear and Debbie Baness King virtually host the Research Development Institute. The sessions cover relevant topics in research development from how to manage a collaborative team to responsible award stewardship to federal funding updates and more. These are standalone webinars, so feel free to attend what works for you and your schedule. Check back here for more event details throughout the academic year!

Tentative AY 2026-2027 RDI Topics:

  • Handling Limited Submissions
  • AI use in research
  • Philanthropic grants and non-profit relationships
  • Federal Landscape Update
  • NSF CAREER
  • Managing your award and responsible grant stewardship
  • Collaborative Proposals: Finding your team and managing the submission
  • One-page roundtable