Research Development Webinars & Workshops

Research Development Webinars & Workshops

Enhance your research and creative practice with targeted webinars and workshops designed to build your proposal-writing skills, introduce internal funding opportunities, and connect you with the resources needed for competitive success. Whether you're developing a new idea or strengthening an upcoming submission, this is your hub for hands-on support throughout the research funding process.

Welcome to our Faculty Webinars & Workshops hub—your gateway to professional development, collaboration, and innovation. Explore a dynamic lineup of sessions designed to inspire teaching excellence, foster community, and support your academic journey.

Upcoming Research Development Webinars & Workshops

ÌýÌýMonday, April 27, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
ÌýÌýÌýRichard Jessor Building (JESS), Room 155 | 1440 15th Street Boulder, CO 80309
ÌýÌýÌýÂé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Required
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Public Impact Research (PIR) is university research produced with the public and for public good, improving lives and serving local, regional, and global communities. The Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ houses notable areas of strength in PIR, and there is considerable growth potential for establishing, performing, and communicating PIR.


The White House

ÌýÌýWednesday, May 6, 2026 | 2 - 2:55 p.m.
ÌýÌýVirtual via Zoom
ÌýÌýÂé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation Required
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Leadership of Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's Research & Innovation Office (RIO) will share the latest information about the federal outlook and to learn from our faculty and researchers about your concerns, ideas and opportunities.


ÌýÌýThursday, May 7, 2026 | 11am - Noon
ÌýÌýVirtual via Zoom
ÌýÌýÂé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation Required
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In this second session, we will cover additional federal agenciesÌý(NASA, ED, NOAA, DOL, etc.),Ìýthat were not covered in the session on April 16, 2026.

With fewer federal solicitations but greater program officer flexibility, pitching research ideas is increasingly critical. This workshop explains the new funding landscape and how to pitch effectively.Ìý


budget.house.gov

ÌýÌýWednesday, May 13, 2026 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
ÌýÌýÌýVirtual via Zoom
ÌýÌýÌýÂé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Required
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Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's Research & Innovation Office brings faculty and staff this workshop to explore how to best plan to assess and evaluate broader impacts projects using various methods, evaluation tool options, and assessment rubrics. In addition, we will connect participants with campus resources for effective engagement and successful planning.

Offered by RIO's Dr. Tanya Ennis, Director of Research Impact and Engagement.Ìý


ÌýÌýMonthly
ÌýÌýÌýVirtual via Zoom
ÌýÌýÌýÂé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Required
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Join RIO’s Research Development team for a fast-paced, 30-minute introduction to the Pivot funding opportunity database, internal funding opportunities, and other free tools available with your Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØLogin. Bring your team—faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!

Offered by RIO's Donna Axel, Associate Director, Research Development.


Center for Research Data & Digital Scholarship Webinars & Workshops

Have questions about any of our workshops? ContactÌýrio@colorado.edu.

Research and expertise across CUÌýBoulder.

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Our 12Ìýresearch institutes conduct more than half of
the sponsored research at CUÌýBoulder.

More than 75 research centers span the campus,
covering a broad range of topics.

ÌýÌýResearch ComputingÌý

A carefully integrated cyberinfrastructure supports CUÌýBoulder research.

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