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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
propdev@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 Proposal 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 propdev@utep.edu.
Bring your lunch and laptop and join our interactive sessions designed to enhance your grant writing skills. All sessions will be held during the 2 nd week of each month, where experts will share their insights, strategies, and best practices. Gain valuable tips, feedback, and networking opportunities to elevate your grant proposals.
| Title | Date | Time | Location | Presenter(s) | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigating PIVOT to Find Funding Opportunities | 2/12/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Margarita Medina | Details | RSVP |
| Team Science: Introduction to Planning and Implementation | 2/13/2025 | 1:30-2:30 PM | IDRB 2.204 | Thenral Mangadu, MD, MPH, PhD | Details | RSVP |
| Understanding the Components of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) | 3/12/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Alison Westermann | Details | RSVP |
| Using sciENcv and ORCID to Apply for Federal Funds | 4/9/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Julia Hettiger | Details | RSVP |
| Export Control Overview | 4/8/2025 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 | Victor Manjarrez | Details | RSVP |
| Post-Award Project Management | 5/14/2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | IDRB 2.204 Auditorium | Monica Rosskopf | 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 CAREER Club or to schedule a consultation with a Research Development team member, email PropDev@utep.edu .
Friday, January 10, 2025, 1:30-2:30 PM
Virtual
Dr. Johannes M. Strobel, Professor, Department of Teacher Education, STEM Division
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, College of Education
Explore innovative approaches to developing the education component of NSF CAREER Award proposals. Join Dr. Johannes Strobel to discover creative strategies that enhance your plan's impact and align with NSF's goals for broader engagement in STEM education.
RSVP via Minetracker to receive a separate invitation link to the meeting.
Friday, March 7, 2025, 1:30-2:30 PM
Kelly Hall RM 701
Join us for a collaborative workshop focused on refining proposals and crafting impactful departmental letters. This session offers a supportive space to enhance your submissions, exchange ideas, and gain constructive feedback from peers and mentors. Work together to ensure your proposals are compelling, polished, and ready for submission.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 1:30-2:30 PM
Kelly Hall RM 701
Participate in a focused session to help refine your NSF CAREER Award proposals and streamline your submission process. This meeting provides a collaborative environment to enhance your proposal and ensure a well-organized and successful submission.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 1:30-2:30 PM
Kelly Hall RM 701
Discuss strategies and set clear expectations for preparing your NSF CAREER Award proposal for external review. Starting early in the month ensures your submission is polished and ready for review by the end of the month, maximizing your chances of success.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 1:30-2:30 PM
Kelly Hall RM 701
Participate in a dedicated session designed to refine your proposals through rewrites and editing. This meeting focuses on helping you anticipate internal submission deadlines and ensure your uploads are completed on time. Share valuable insights with peers while enhancing your proposals for success.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:30-2:30 PM
Kelly Hall RM 701
Engage in a focused session aimed at final rewrites and ensuring your NSF CAREER Award proposal submission is ready. Consult with OSP Research Administrators for any last-minute changes to ensure your proposals are polished and ready for submission while sharing valuable feedback and insights with your peers.
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
Friday, February 28, 2025, 8 AM -12 PM
IDRB Auditorium RM 2.204
New faculty will learn fundamental strategies for securing research funding. Topics include developing a focused research agenda, identifying and evaluating funding opportunities, understanding the priorities of funding agencies, creating an actionable funding plan, and building a network of mentors and collaborators to support your success.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 8 AM -12 PM
IDRB Auditorium RM 2.204
Faculty researchers will explore strategies for approaching mission agencies, understanding how they differ from basic research agencies. This session focuses on the Department of Defense and Department of Energy, covering proposal organization, identifying program officers, and developing white papers, concept papers, and quad charts.
Friday, April 11, 2025, 8 AM -12 PM
IDRB Auditorium RM 2.204
This session includes interactive discussions on forming multi-disciplinary teams to develop a center vision, schedules, and writing large multi-disciplinary and Center-level proposals. Challenges discussed include creating education and outreach components, assessment, evaluation, and integrating research from vastly different disciplines.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 8 AM -12 PM
IDRB Auditorium RM 2.204
Social scientists are equipped with tools to identify and understand NSF and NIH programs that support social science research. Participants will learn what reviewers look for, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to align proposals with agency priorities. This session includes hands-on exercises, so attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to explore funding agency resources and refine their strategies.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8 AM -5 PM
IDRB Auditorium RM 2.204
Explore an in-depth guide to the NSF CAREER program, including its requirements and strategies for planning a strong project. Topics include designing an impactful education component, assessing readiness to apply, writing a compelling proposal, and interpreting and responding to reviewer feedback.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 8 AM -11 AM
IDRB Auditorium RM 2.204
This session will have a specific focus on the NSF and NIH and best practices for pursuing funding from each. Participants will learn what each agency funds, how each is organized, roles of program officers, review panels, types of grants funded, and the different proposal structure for each agency.
Lucy Deckard will provide tailored, personalized consultations addressing specific funding inquiries, including identifying potential funding opportunities, developing effective funding strategies, and addressing feedback from declined proposals. This guidance will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis after workshop registration. To make the most of your consultation, participants are required to have a proposal that is advanced in their development to qualify. Faculty are encouraged to send relevant materials to PropDev@utep.edu which will be forwarded to Lucy Deckard in advance. These may include draft proposals, solicitations, white papers, and reviewer comments.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is instituting changes to their Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 24-1 . These new changes to the PAPPG 24-1 will go into effect May 20, 2024 and will apply to all proposals due on that day or after. Summary of changes can be found here https://new.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1/summary-changes . If you have any questions regarding these changes reach out to osp@utep.edu .
Wondering if your research proposal is a good fit for the National Science Foundation? Through their Program Suitability & Proposal Concept Tool (ProSPCT), you can submit a concept outline and hear directly from NSF program officers who will analyze suitability.
With the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) use in academia, it’s important to know what’s allowed and not allowed and recommended by the different funding agencies you may be submitting to. The National Science Foundation has released their updated guidelines for the use of AI in proposals. To learn more, visit the link below.