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PDU @ Lunch

The Proposal Development Unit invites the NC State community to our webinar series that will provide you with insights and techniques to think strategically about grant writing. The PDU will balance general guidance with specific examples to help faculty navigate differences among major funding agencies (e.g. NSF, NIH, DOD).

Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Topics

Incorporating Broader Impacts in Your Proposals

Thursday, September 29, 2022, 12-1

This session will discuss how to develop and write effective Broader Impacts plans in NSF proposals. Presenters will share their experiences and discuss resources available to investigators at NC State, including the Broader Impacts Toolkit. Recording/Slides/Handout

Working Beyond NC State’s Borders

Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 12-1

Collaborative research projects will often take you beyond NC State’s walls – including partnership opportunities with other universities, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. In this session, we’ll discuss how to spot issues in the application stage, and strategies to pave the way for smoother collaborations down the road. Special attention will be paid to international collaborations, collaborations with intellectual property involved, types of collaborative agreements, and recognizing unique terms and conditions. Recording/Slides

Best Practices for Subawards

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 12-1

This session will provide general information about best practices for including subawards on large grant proposals. Sample topics include developing a timeline, addressing logistics across multiple organizations, reviewing required documents for NC State, and meeting sponsor requirements. Recording/Slides

Think Like a Reviewer

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 12-1

To help your proposal score well during peer review and give it a better chance at being funded, it is important to look at it with the critical eye of a reviewer. This session will provide attendees with tips for evaluating and editing their own proposals to make them stronger and more competitive by thinking like a reviewer. Recording/Slides

Past Webinars