Webinars & Podcast

Resources from Hanover Research
This year we are partnering with Hanover Research as we continue to strengthen our grantmaking capacities across campus. The Career Collective is excited to support opportunities for all faculty and staff to expand their grantwriting skills as we celebrate, support, and make visible your good work. 
 

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Live Webinars, hosted by Hanover Research and The Fulbright Commission.

Attend one, some, or all sessions. 
Register here.
what makes a good project

Good vs. Fundable Proposals
Monday May 16, 10:30-11:30 am


This session provides a close look at how a good idea might be turned into a fundable opportunity. Topics include an overview of project design principles, best practices for achieving alignment with funders' interests, and guidance on how to reach out to program officers. 

We'll record and share the session for later viewing.

Identifying the Funding Landscape: Grants Prospecting & Alignment
Monday May 16, 12:00-1:00 pm


This session will focus on the art of prospecting opportunities that align with your interest areas and project concepts. We will include an overview of funding entities and their grant-making programs, and discuss the different resources available to find opportunities. 

We'll record and share the session for later viewing.
logic model

The Logic Behind Logic Models
Tuesday May 17, 12:00-1:00 pm


Competitive grant proposals require compelling ideas and strong project design. Logic models are a useful tool for framing the design (and are often a funder requirement). In this session we'll explore the components of a logic model, and practice developing one. 
 

We'll record and share the session for later viewing.
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Fulbright Awards for US Scholars in Canada, 2023/2024
Tuesday May 17, 2:00-2:45

Led by the Fulbright Commission.

We'll record and share the session for later viewing.

what makes a good project

Essentials of Competitive Proposals
Tuesday May 17, 10:30-11:30 am

An overview of how grantmaking works, what types of entities award funding and for what types of projects, information on effective proposal development practices, and guidance for developing common grant applicant requirements and components.

We'll record and share the session for later viewing.
budget narrative

Developing a Budget Narrative
Wednesday May 18, 10:30-11:30

Proposal budgeting can be tricky. This training will provide an overview of what funders expect to see in a proposal budget, how to calculate realistic budget numbers, what challenges to consider, and what fatal flaws to avoid.


We'll record and share the session for later viewing.

writing a competitive proposal

Grants Lifecycle: Rejection, Revising, & Resubmitting
Wednesday May 18, 12:00-1:00 pm

Did you know that 75-90% of grants are rejected on their first submission? Rejection hurts, and yet it’s a reality of grantseeking. Join Hanover Research in this webinar to explore how to approach a rejected proposal, how to interpret and respond to a reviewer’s feedback, and how to weigh the benefits of revising and resubmitting. 


We'll record and share the session for later viewing.

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Good vs. Fundable Proposals


This session provided a close look at how a good idea might be turned into a fundable opportunity. Topics covered include an overview of project design principles, best practices for achieving alignment with funders' interests, and guidance on how to reach out to program officers. 

 

Identifying the Funding Landscape for Your Grant Project
Wednesday September 22, 1:30-2:30 pm


This session will focus on the art of prospecting opportunities that align with your interest areas and project concepts. We will include an overview of funding entities and their grant-making programs, and discuss the different resources available to find opportunities. 

We'll record and share the session for those unable to attend synchronously. 

writing a competitive proposal

Essentials of Competitive Proposal Writing
Tuesday October 26, 1:00-2:00


An overview of how grantmaking works, what types of entities award funding and for what types of projects, information on effective proposal development practices, and guidance for developing common grant applicant requirements and components.

We'll record and share the session for those unable to attend synchronously. 

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Tools of the Trade: National Institutes of Health
Thursday February 24, 11:00-11:45

The National Institutes of Health is the largest federal grantmaker, investing close to $40 billion annually in medical research. Learning how to navigate the NIH is key to achieving success. In this webinar, Hanover will explore the tools available to researchers as they consider submitting (or resubmitting) proposals to NIH. 

In this webinar, we will cover:

  • An overview of the Institutes and Centers at NIH
  • NIH Reporter, Matchmaker, and ART
  • How to find the right study section

Presenters:

  • Melissa Cornish — Grants Consultant, Hanover Research
  • Mallory Waters — Grants Advisor, Hanover Research
logic model

The Logic Behind Logic Models
Thursday January 27, 12:30-1:30


Competitive grant proposals require compelling ideas and strong project design. Logic models are a useful tool for framing the design (and are often a funder requirement). In this session we'll explore the components of a logic model, and practice developing one. 

We'll record and share the session for those unable to attend synchronously.
budget narrative

Developing a Budget and Budget Narrative
Monday February 28, 1:00-2:00


Proposal budgeting can be tricky. This training will provide an overview of what funders expect to see in a proposal budget, how to calculate realistic budget numbers, what challenges to consider, and what fatal flaws to avoid.
budget narrative

The Grant Lifecycle: Revise & Resubmit
Wednesday March 30, 11:30-12:30


Did you know that 75-90% of grants are rejected on their first submission? Rejection hurts, and yet it’s a reality of grantseeking. Join Hanover Research in this webinar to explore how to approach a rejected proposal, how to interpret and respond to a reviewer’s feedback, and how to weigh the benefits of revising and resubmitting. 

the grant rant podcast

featuring Mallory Waters and Katy Bristow from Hanover Research.
Listen on Apple Podcasts.
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