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Friday High-Five with PDO: Spotlight on CDMRP

Mar 13, 2026, 11:00 – 11:45 AM

This session will focus on the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) and its role in UK’s funding landscape. We’ll also look at other pathways to funding biomedical research through the Department of Defense. Presented by Lou Hurst.

The Art & Science of Grant Funding: Foundation Funding

Mar 24, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Private foundations present a promising alternative to federal funding, but have some key differences. We'll discuss what you need to know to pursue these opportunities. This is part of "The Art & Science of Grant Funding," a grants training mini-series for the College of Arts and Sciences. In four one-hour workshops, the Proposal Development Office will explore unexpected routes to grant funding for UK’s A&S researchers. Find out how best to engage with each agency, learn about successful past projects, and come away with actionable tips to get started.

Friday High-Five with PDO: SciENcv FAQ

Mar 27, 2026, 11:00 – 11:45 AM

Many federal funders require the use of SciENcv for preparing biosketches and other grant proposal documents. In this session we’ll review how to get started with SciENcv, address common issues, and answer your questions. Presented by Halley Todd.

The Art & Science of Grant Funding: Intro to National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Apr 3, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Even if you’re not a biomedical scientist, learn how your work may be of interest to this important agency. We'll cover the different grant types and where your research might fit in. This is part of "The Art & Science of Grant Funding," a grants training mini-series for the College of Arts and Sciences. In four one-hour workshops, the Proposal Development Office will explore unexpected routes to grant funding for UK’s A&S researchers. Find out how best to engage with each agency, learn about successful past projects, and come away with actionable tips to get started.

The Art & Science of Grant Funding: NSF for the Social Sciences

Apr 23, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

We’ll explore routes to funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) with special focus on social sciences disciplines like psychology, sociology, and economics. This is part of "The Art & Science of Grant Funding," a grants training mini-series for the College of Arts and Sciences. In four one-hour workshops, the Proposal Development Office will explore unexpected routes to grant funding for UK’s A&S researchers. Find out how best to engage with each agency, learn about successful past projects, and come away with actionable tips to get started.

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