Build your funding strategy this fall: PI Academy, seed grants and research networking events
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ faculty are invited to strengthen their funding strategies, sharpen proposal development skills and build new research connections through Research Strategy & Development’s fall 2026 lineup of workshops, information sessions and networking events.
This semester’s programming will address timely topics across the research lifecycle—from responsible use of artificial intelligence in proposal development and navigating a changing federal funding landscape to preparing competitive seed grant applications and connecting with campus and industry partners.
Whether you are an early-career investigator building your first funding portfolio, preparing an internal seed grant application or exploring new federal and industry opportunities, this semester’s programming offers practical guidance and direct access to campus resources.
Register for the events that best support your research, scholarship and creative goals, and watch the RIO Bulletin for additional programming throughout the semester.
ÌýÌýFall 2026 Events
Ethics, Sponsor AI Policies and Other Considerations
- Wednesday, August 26 @ 10–11 a.m. (virtual)
Join an interactive discussion about the responsible use of artificial intelligence in proposal development. Guest speakers include ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ faculty Dr. Casey Fiesler and Bobby Schnabel.
PI Academy Kickoff
- Wednesday, September 2 @ 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (in-person, Center for Global British & Irish Studies, Norlin Library)
PI Academy connects early-career ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ tenure-track and research faculty with the people, funding resources and campus knowledge needed to turn research, innovation and creative work into competitive funding opportunities.
Funding Strategies in a New Federal Landscape
- Monday, September 14 @ 4–4:30 p.m. (virtual)
Explore how tools such as the Pivot database and AI can support funding discovery and strategy, followed by practical guidance for developing a competitive seed grant proposal.
Research & Innovation Seed Grant Information Session
- Wednesday, September 30 @ 12–1 p.m. (virtual)
Learn about program priorities, eligibility, the application process and strategies for preparing a strong seed grant submission.
Front Range Industry & Postdoc Summit and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Core Facilities Open House
- Wednesday, October 14 @ 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (in-person, SEEC C120, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ East Campus)
Discover specialized campus research capabilities, connect with core facility experts and meet potential industry partners from across the region. This year, the Front Range Industry and Postdoc Summit and the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Core Facility Open House and Local Industry Fair are joining efforts to broaden the scope and reach of our respective events.Ìý
Packard Fellowship Information Session
- Wednesday, November 11 @ 12–1 p.m. (virtual)
Learn about the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ internal nomination process and resources available to support prospective candidates.