November 13, 2008: Seminar for Postdocs, Senior Graduate Students, and New Faculty

Overview:

Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m

Strategies to Enhance Competitiveness:

• Overview of topics and generic strategies to enhance  proposal competitiveness to federal agencies and foundations, including types of university research and educational proposals, identifying research opportunities, analyzing the research solicitation, understanding the funding agency research culture and mission, and understanding the review process.

Simultaneous Breakout Sessions:

Thursday, November 13, 2008 2:15 p.m. -  3:00 p.m.

Simultaneous breakout sessions focused on specific funding agencies and topics

(Aimed at researchers who are new to these agencies.  Subjects such as agency mission, organization, culture and funding mechanisms will be discussed. )

• NSF (National Science Foundation).......................................................................... 601 Rudder
• NIH (National Health Institute) ...............................................................................301 Rudder
• Earth, Environmental, Ecological and Agricultural Mission Agencies .................401 Rudder
• Grants for the Humanities ....................................................................................501 Rudder
• Social and Behavioral Sciences ...........................................................................510 Rudder
• Department of Defense and Department of Energy (including National Labs).......701 Rudder
  

Registration: Encouraged but not required. To register, send an e-mail to opd@tamu.edu with your name.,your position (postdoc, grad student, or faculty)  and the breakout session you are interested in.

Questions: Contact Libby Pasciak, Office of Proposal Development, libbyp@tamu.edu 

* Note: This seminar will focus on strategic decisions that will enhance competitiveness of proposals.  Mechanics of the proposal-writing process are covered separately in a one-day “The Art of Proposal Writing” workshop that is offered each semester.