Resources for Proposal Development Workshop
At this Workshop, you can learn about the resources available to you at every step of proposal development from finding funding all the way to successful and timely submission. Representatives the Research Solutions Institute (RSI), Office of Sponsored Programs-pre award (OSP), Gordon Library, and Foundations Relations will walk you through the process of finding funding, notifying the relevant offices of proposed submissions and getting help with budget development, graphics, content writing and editing based on academic and industry best practices. This is your one-stop-shop for learning about these different offices, their specific roles and how they help you with funding for your research and scholarly endeavors.
October 8th, 2025 12-1 pm
The link for the RPD registration is: here
We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!
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