Researcher Toolkit
The RDO empowers researchers with tools for competitive funding proposals. We offer seminars, exemplars of successful proposals, and expert connections for valuable pre-submission feedback. Elevating skills and connections, we guide researchers toward successful proposal development within a complex landscape.
Early Career Faculty Programs
Are you an early career faculty researcher interested in NIH or NSF funding? Check out our NIH K Club+ and NSF CAREER Club!
Upcoming Research Skills Development Events
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Lunch and Learn Series - NASA Session
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
University Capitol Centre
The University of Iowa is eligible for EPSCoR funding from four federal agencies: DoD, DOE, NASA, and NSF. The purpose of the EPSCoR Lunch and Learn Series is to promote EPSCoR opportunities and connect faculty with successful awardees. EPSCoR enhances science and technology in states with fewer federal R&D funds. Sessions include agency-specific opportunities, panel insights, and a Q&A. Lunch is provided.The University of Iowa is eligible for EPSCoR funding from four federal agencies: DoD, DOE...
Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators (May 2025)
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Hardin Library for Health Sciences
Do you want to maximize your time spent searching for funding opportunities or potential project collaborators? Join us to learn how Pivot can save you time and effort in identifying the right funding opportunities for your research lines as well as identifying collaborators with the relevant expertise.Register here. The RDO will send a Zoom link and calendar invitation upon registration.
Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators (June 2025)
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Do you want to maximize your time spent searching for funding opportunities or potential project collaborators? Join us to learn how Pivot can save you time and effort in identifying the right funding opportunities for your research lines as well as identifying collaborators with the relevant expertise.Register here. The RDO will send a Zoom link and calendar invitation upon registration.
Improving Scholarly Communication Series - Writing for Publication
Friday, July 25, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The Improving Scholarly Communication sessions are a three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. These workshops are hosted by Paul Casella (Academic/Scientific Editorial Manager; Office of Faculty Affairs and Development) and will take place in-person during the Summer of 2025.Session 1 - Writing for Publication (Friday, July 25 from 11am-12pm; University Capitol Centre)A clear and reasoned presentation of...
Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators (July 2025)
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Do you want to maximize your time spent searching for funding opportunities or potential project collaborators? Join us to learn how Pivot can save you time and effort in identifying the right funding opportunities for your research lines as well as identifying collaborators with the relevant expertise.Register here. The RDO will send a Zoom link and calendar invitation upon registration.
Improving Scholarly Communication Series - Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications
Friday, August 8, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The Improving Scholarly Communication sessions are a three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. These workshops are hosted by Paul Casella (Academic/Scientific Editorial Manager; Office of Faculty Affairs and Development) and will take place in-person during the Summer of 2025.Session 2 - Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications (Friday, August 8 from 11am-12pm; University Capitol Centre)This course reviews...