When: March 15, 2012, 9:30-11:00am Where: CTE Seminar Room (Harris Hall Room 5182) Speakers: Tom Huff & John Ryan and Sarah Meacham & John Kneebone Registration: http://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=9718 This workshop will provide participants with information on how to maximize and promote an effective research/scholarly mentoring relationship. The leaders for this session – Drs. Tom Huff & [...]
February 16, 2012
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Proposal Budgeting: Intermediate
When: March 12, 2012, 12:30-2pm Where: School of Nursing, Room 1015 Speakers: Jose Alcaine, Office of Sponsored Programs; Ariana Bracalente, Corporate and Foundations Relations; Tricia Zeh, School of Medicine Register: http://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=9717 This class will provide instruction on how to help faculty and fiscal staff prepare a competitive proposal budget and information to help manage award [...]
February 6, 2012
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CCTR Data Resources for Social and Behavioral Scientists: i2b2, REDCap, and More
Are you interested in accessing patient health data from VCUHS and around the nation to answer your research questions? For example: What are the characteristics of homeless patients who seek services through VCUHS? What is the relationship of mental health to family circumstance? What Massey breast cancer patients might be targeted for family support services? [...]
February 3, 2012
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NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration
Save the date! On June 20-22, 2012, the National Institutes of Health will hold a regional seminar in Washington DC. These seminars are intended to help demystify the application and review process, clarify Federal regulations and policies, and highlight current areas of special interest or concern. The seminars serve the NIH mission of providing education [...]
February 3, 2012
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Electronic Proposal Submission Systems Intro Workshops
Most federal funders require electronic submission for proposal packages. If you are not adept at using these systems, it can be both frustrating and time consuming. Mark your calendars for two introductory workshops, led by the VCU Office of Sponsored Programs: Grants.gov Adobe Forms March 2, 2012, 2-3:30pm Cabell 320 This class will present an [...]
February 3, 2012
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New COS Pivot Interface
VCU has several databases for searching for funding opportunities. One, COS, has established a new interface that brings together their Funding Opportunities search function, Scholar Universe and Expertise files under one database called COS Pivot. One of the enhanced features is that Pivot allows users to search for a funding opportunity and instantly view matching [...]
February 3, 2012
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Internal Funding
A great way obtain seed money to launch new projects or obtain preliminary data is to apply for internal funding. Grant awards are available from multiple sources on both campuses, supporting a variety of research and programming. A list is posted in the Find Funding section of the Office of Research website. Speaking of internal [...]
February 3, 2012
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Monthly Grant Search Appointments — Spring 2012
Looking for research funding? The Office of Research offers individualized, guided grant searches of Federal and private sources on both campuses. Appointments are accepted between 10am and 3pm. Walk-ins taken as time allows. Bring a summary of your research areas. For information or to make an appointment, contact Jessica Venable at 827-1443 or email jcvenable@vcu.edu. [...]
August 30, 2011
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Two Resources for Proposal Development
Guidelines for Seeking Foundation Funding VCU has specific guidelines for faculty seeking funding from private funders. This handout (VCU CFR Guidelines for faculty.doc) provides valuable information that you should consider before pursuing a foundation proposal. In addition, the Corporate and Foundation Relations Office website offers critical advice on securing private funding. Proposal Self-Assessment Central Michigan [...]
April 11, 2011
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CAR Instructional Library
The Office of Sponsored Programs has acquired instructional DVDs on various aspects of grants management. The DVDs are available on a first come, first serve basis and must be returned within 2 weeks of check out to ensure availability to other users. OSP also hosts viewings of the DVDs and discusses the topics as they [...]
February 16, 2012
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