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Research Development is located in Kelly Hall, 7th floor, West Wing
2101 Sun Bowl Drive
500 W University Ave (general address)
El Paso, TX 79968
research@utep.edu (General Inbox)
Kelly Hall, Room 723 S
Tuesdays, 9-10 AM
Wednesday, 1-2 PM
Do you need help finding funding opportunities or guidance on developing your proposal? Or are you looking for advice on how to reach out to the funder program officer? Our team is here to assist you! We invite you to stop by Room 723 in Kelly Hall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, where a member of the Research Development Team will be available to provide you with the necessary support.
Enhance your research expertise through various professional development opportunities offered by Research & Innovation. These programs, led by internal staff, consultants, and subject matter experts, include workshops, training sessions, one-on-one coaching, and webinars focused on funding strategies, proposal development, and research impact.
Research Development also curates opportunities featuring external agencies such as the NIH, NSF, and DoD offering a selection of topics to equip faculty and staff with the best tools and resources to advance research and secure funding success.
For additional information, contact researchdev@utep.edu.
Practical Skills. Targeted Learning. Research Success.
Miner Power Hour delivers short, focused sessions designed to strengthen your research skills, expand your funding opportunities, and connect you with key UTEP resources. Each session offers actionable takeaways you can apply immediately, helping you navigate the research landscape with confidence and efficiency.
| Title | Date | Time | Location | Description | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2011 to 1/15/2026 | Proposal Storytelling Workshop - Narrative Framing with Dr. Lucía Durá | 1/14/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 1/24/2026 | Building Strong Education Plans, Broader Impacts, and Evaluation Strategies | 1/23/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 2/12/2026 | Translating Research for Industry Impact | 2/11/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 2/21/2026 | Proposal Strategy and Program Officer Outreach | 2/20/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 3/12/2026 | Mastering Experimental Design | 3/11/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 3/21/2026 | Structuring the Narrative: Problem, Gap, Solution, Impact | 3/20/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 4/9/2026 | Traveling Essentials: Stay Compliant, Stay Safe | 4/8/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 4/11/2026 | Budget Planning Bootcamp | 4/10/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 4/25/2026 | From Attachments to Approval: Mastering Compliance | 4/24/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 5/14/2026 | Strengthen Your Proposal with Smart Evaluation | 5/13/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 6/11/2026 | Turn Reviewer Feedback Into Funding Success | 6/10/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 8/13/2026 | Find the Right Grants Faster: Pivot Like a Pro | 8/12/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 9/10/2026 | Build Better Budgets & Nail Pre-Award Prep | 9/9/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 10/15/2026 | Boost Rigor with NIH ARRIVE Guidelines | 10/14/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 11/12/2026 | Broader Impacts: Build Stronger Community Partnerships | 11/11/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
Research & Innovation (R&I) is committed to supporting Early Career Faculty in pursuing NSF CAREER Awards through targeted workshops and consultations. This series provides comprehensive guidance on proposal development, including writing education plans, rewrites, external review preparation, and submission strategies. Faculty will gain valuable insights from expert-led sessions and collaborative opportunities designed to strengthen the competitiveness of their proposals and support the advancement of their academic careers.
Registration is open. Reserve your spot today, as space is limited. Register
To learn more about Early Career Opportunities, Early Career Faculty Support.
*Some sessions are designed for personalized, one-on-one engagement and do not require RSVP.
| Title | Date | Time | Location | Description | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2011 to 10/3/2025 | Storytelling for Funding Success | 10/4/2025 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Rubin Center for the Visual Arts | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 11/06/2025 | ARIS: Designing Broader Impacts That Matter | 11/5/2025 | 8:30 AM - 9: 30 AM | Virtual | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 11/15/2025 | Narrative Framing with Dr. Lucía Durá | 11/14/2025 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 1/1/2026 | WINTER WRITING TOOLKIT* | 12/2025 | Details | |||
| 1/1/2011 to 1/24/2026 | Building Strong Education Plans, Broader Impacts, and Evaluation Strategies | 1/23/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 2/21/2026 | Proposal Strategy and Program Officer Outreach | 2/20/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 3/21/2026 | Structuring the Narrative: Problem, Gap, Solution, Impact | 3/20/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 4/11/2026 | Budget Planning Bootcamp | 4/10/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 4/25/2026 | From Attachments to Approval: Mastering Compliance | 4/24/2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Kelly Hall Room 701 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 5/23/2026 | Sharpen Your Proposal with External Feedback* | 5/22/2026 | Details | |||
| 1/1/2011 to 7/1/2026 | Focused Revision Month: One-on-One Coaching* | 6/2026 | Details | |||
| 1/1/2011 to 7/23/2026 | CAREER Proposal Finalization Day* | 7/22/2025 | 5:00 PM | Details | ||
| CAREER Club End of Year Celebration* | Details |
Research & Innovation (R&I) aims to enhance grant competitiveness by providing workshops and individual consultations. By partnering with Lucy Deckard, President of Academic Research Funding Strategies, LLC, R&I provides comprehensive guidance and personalized consultations, helping faculty secure funding and advance their research and professional careers.
Registration is open. Register today, as space is limited. Register
| Title | Date | Time | Location | Description | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2011 to 9/20/2025 | Pursuing Funding for Social Science Research at NSF and NIH | 9/19/2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | IDRB Auditorium RM 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 10/25/2025 | How to Write Competitive Proposals to the NSF CAREER Program | 10/24/2025 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | IDRB Auditorium RM 2.204 | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 11/6/2025 | ARIS: Designing Broader Impacts That Matter | 11/5/2025 | 8:30 AM - 9: 30 AM | Virtual | Details | RSVP |
| 1/1/2011 to 11/8/2025 | Pursuing Funding from NSF and NIH | 11/7/2025 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | IDRB Auditorium RM 2.204 | Details | RSVP |