This session will provide an overview of the GWA program, including expectations and an introduction to key activities led by the Research Development team. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet one another and begin building connections within the cohort. The session sets the stage for engagement and collaboration throughout the program. Participation in this event is limited to …
Research DevelopmentThis session will discuss how to successfully lead and integrate multidisciplinary proposal teams, the importance of fostering collaboration, and how to avoid working in silos. Lessons, tools, and best practices from Team Science will be shared and discussed. Speaker: Stephen Fiore, Director, Cognitive Science Laboratory; Professor, UCF Department of Philosophy and School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training Participation in this …
Research DevelopmentNSF proposal writing examples will be discussed to demonstrate best practices. A brief overview of the NSF proposal review process, pros and cons of communicating with the NSF program manager before proposal submission, developing an impactful pitch and project summary, discussion of budget, developing the evaluation/assessment plan, and common mistakes to avoid will be discussed. Speaker: Roger Azevedo, Pegasus Professor, …
Research DevelopmentThe session will review strong DOD proposal examples to highlight best practices, including key writing skills. Topics include the DOD proposal review process, engaging program managers, developing effective quad charts and abstracts, budgeting basics, evaluation and assessment planning, and common pitfalls to avoid. Speaker: TBD Participation in this event is limited to members of the current GWA cohort. If you …
Research DevelopmentThis session will explore examples of strong Specific Aims pages to help demonstrate best practices in developing an impactful Specific Aims page. A brief overview of the NIH review process, pros and cons of communicating with NIH program manager before proposal submission, discussion of budget, developing the evaluation/assessment plan, common mistakes to avoid, potential limitations researchers will encounter, and best …
Research DevelopmentAn overview of the DOE proposal review process, pros and cons of communicating with agency program manager before proposal submission, developing the project summary/initial abstract and its importance, discussion of budget, developing the evaluation plan, and common mistakes to avoid will be discussed. Several strong proposal writing examples will be discussed to demonstrate best practices. Speaker: Kristopher Davis, Associate Professor, …
Research DevelopmentThis session will examine proposal samples and provide an understanding of proposal review feedback from program managers, their alignment with program goals and criteria, and will also involve a discussion of factors considered by program managers before funding decisions are made. Speakers: Roger Azevedo, Pegasus Professor, School of Modeling, Simulation and Training, College of Engineering and Computer Science Participation in …
Research DevelopmentThis session will include reviewing proposal samples and program managers’ review comments. Several factors program managers consider before making awards, such as potential for transformational advances in field, existing portfolio of funded projects, or achievement of program objectives will be discussed. Speaker: Nichole Lighthall, Associate Professor, UCF Department of Psychology and Interim Associate Dean for Research, College of Sciences Participation …
Research DevelopmentThis session will include drafting a clear statement of work with precise objectives and goals, highlighting the significance of the work, developing a competitive project description, planning the methodology and data management plan sections, and expanding on the intellectual merit and broader impacts resulting from the proposed activities. Speaker: Roger Azevedo, Pegasus Professor, School of Modeling, Simulation and Training, College …
Research DevelopmentThis session will include drafting a technical narrative with precise objectives and goals, describing the significance of the work, planning the methodology and data management plan sections, and expanding on impacts resulting from the proposed activities. Speaker: TBD Participation in this event is limited to members of the current GWA cohort. If you are interested in learning more or joining …
Research DevelopmentThis session will include drafting a research plan, highlighting the significance of the work, planning the methodology and data management plan sections, and expanding on impacts resulting from the proposed activities. Speaker: Nichole Lighthall, Associate Professor, UCF Department of Psychology and Interim Associate Dean for Research, College of Sciences Participation in this event is limited to members of the current …
Research DevelopmentThis session will include reviewing a draft statement of project objectives, describing the significance of the work, goals, and developing an impactful proposal. Speaker: Kristopher Davis, Associate Professor, UCF Department of Materials Science and Engineering Participation in this event is limited to members of the current GWA cohort. If you are interested in learning more or joining a future cohort, …
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