Grants 101 Virtual Workshop – Monday, April 24, 2023, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

By Colette Matisco, April 13, 2023

Monday, April 24
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom (link will be provided to registrants ahead of the event)

Please RSVP here. Note: space is limited to the first 20 registrants.

Sponsored Research will be presenting the following virtual workshop:
     Grants 101 Workshop – Monday, April 24, 2023, 12:00 to 1:00 PM

Facilitators:
Warren Calderone, Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations and Sponsored Research
Brian Erickson, Associate Controller, Financial Services

Special guest presenters:
Eric Leibensperger, Assistant Professor, Physics and Astronomy
Patrick McKeon, Associate Professor, Exercise Science and Athletic Training

This interactive workshop will provide an overview of the grants process at IthacaCollege. It is designed to help you transform your research or project ideas into fundable grants.  Topics include:

  • Overview of Federal/State and private funding sources and opportunities
  • Pre- and Post-award grant procedures at IC, including proposal and budget development, routing requirements, and fiscal management/compliance
  • Preparing a concept paper or letter of inquiry—the first step in the process
  • Information on searching for grant opportunities using database tools such as: Foundation Center, SPIN, Grant Advisor, etc.
  • Information about helpful tools and links on the Sponsored Research website
  • Personal reflections from Eric on his experience at securing externally funded grants
  • Overview of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process from Pat, IRB Chair
  • Information on the other Federal compliance committees:  Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
  • Plenty of opportunity for questions and feedback
  • Feel free to bring your ideas/concepts for research or other projects for which you are seeking grant funding.  We’ll provide feedback and suggestions to help you in your search.

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Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Colette Matisco at cfe@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3734. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.