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Research and Sponsored Programs Workshop Series 

Join us for an exciting series on research and sponsored programs. Workshop session descriptions and information are below. Please contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions. 

Getting Started with Research Grants 

September 20, 2024 

Join us to discover the research infrastructure at Tennessee Tech that can assist you in applying for and securing external research funding. Sessions will cover the essentials of the grant cycle, introduce key proposal terminology, and explain the pre-award grant process, as well as hear from current faculty regarding their experiences as a New PI. Discover the research infrastructure at Tennessee Tech that can assist you in applying for and securing external research funding. Learn more about each session below. 

 


Identifying Funding Opportunities 

October 25 
Mark Lynam, Research & Economic Development; Allen MacKenzie, College of Engineering

How do researchers find funding? Master the tools available at Tennessee Tech to monitor and identify sponsored programs that match your area of expertise.

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Best Practices for Research Grant Budgets 

November 1, 2024 | Bell 260 

Join for the second part of our research series and learn the best practices for creating and managing your research budget. In our first session, you'll learn to create a straightforward budget using good-faith estimates. Dive deeper in our second session, where we tackle complex budgeting scenarios. Gain insights into handling subawards, navigating contract negotiations, managing budget revisions, and more. Plus, hear from experienced budget bookkeepers on best practices and common pitfalls in research budget management. Learn more about each session below. 

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Writing to the Call, Proposal Reviews, and Panel Service 

January 31, 2025 | 12 PM 

Take your proposal from good to excellent! This session explores best practices for submitting winning proposals, incorporating feedback from panel reviews, and leveling up your grant writing through panel service. 

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High Powered Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

February 8, 2025 | 8 AM-4 PM
Sponsored by the College of Engineering

Interested in using high-powered computing or artificial intelligence in your research? Join us for this 1-day workshop to connect and collaborate with other faculty using these tools. Learn about Tech’s HPC facilities and get started using state-of-the-art AI in your own research.  

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Managing Multiple Research Projects 

February 28, 2025 

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Research Strategies for Social Impact and Economic Development

April 4, 2025 

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