Agency Workshops
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Upcoming Events
TBD
Past Events
2025 NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Subtopic Ask Me Anything (AMA) Webinars
Date/Time: December 9-13, 2024
Description: NASA held a series of Ask Me Anything SBIR/STTR webinars the week of December 9, 2024, to introduce the research subtopics and help firms prepare to submit a Phase I proposal. Webinars included live Q&As with the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This was an opportunity to not only hear the perspective of NASA SMEs but also ask them questions about the research subtopics, which were released to the public December 2. The Solicitations are anticipated to open January 2025. Check date/time for your topic of interest at the link below.
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Upcoming Events
NIH Research Enhancement Award (R15): What You Need to Know… And Recent Changes - Webinar
Date/Time: January 30, 2025
Description: Participants will learn about the two NIH R15 programs. R15 research project grants are designed to provide support for meritorious research at institutions that have not been major recipients of NIH support, to strengthen the research environment at these institutions, and to give students an opportunity to gain significant biomedical research experience. In addition, participants will gain insights into the application process and the review criteria with an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A with a panel of NIH experts.
Audience: Principal investigators, research administrators
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An Introduction to the NIH Fellowship Program for Prospective Candidates - Webinar
Date/Time: February 11, 2025, 10-11:30am ET
Description:At this live, virtual event NIH experts will discuss NIH’s fellowship programs; break down the fellowship application and peer review process; share Practical tips for preparing a competitive application: and answer your questions at live Q&A sessions
Audience: Graduate students and postdocs, sponsors, research administrators
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Past Events
NIH Grants Process Primer: Application to Award
Date/Time: November 13-14, 2024, 1-4pm ET
Description: Understanding NIH's overall structure and the foundation of the agency’s grants process is vital to successfully applying for NIH funding. To help you on this journey, the NIH hosted a two-part webinar designed to help inform and clarify important elements from application preparation to award. Day One provided an overview of pre-award activities and resources. Day Two included activities and demonstrations to provide further insights into NIH systems and resources.
Audience: Faculty, researchers, and administrators new to working with NIH.
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National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF Grants Conference
Date/Time: May 21-23, 2025 (New Orleans; virtual option will be available)
Description: The NSF Grants Conference is designed to give key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF. NSF staff will provide up-to-date information about policies and procedures, specific funding opportunities, new programs, how to write a great proposal, and teh merit review process. NSF staff will also answer attendee questions. 
Audience: New faculty, researchers, and administrators.
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Registration will open on TBD
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