OSPRA | Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Activities
Join us for a dynamic series of workshops and webinars—offered throughout the academic year in collaboration with our colleagues and partners—that empower faculty to navigate the entire grant lifecycle with confidence. From discovering funding opportunities to mastering post-award reporting, these sessions provide practical strategies and insider tips to help you succeed.
You’ll gain insights into the latest regulatory changes for 2026, learn how to stay aligned with university policies and federal requirements, and discover best practices for advancing UDM’s sponsored research activities. Our instructors will highlight the value of early communication and collaboration with OSPRA, ensuring your submissions are timely, accurate, and competitive.
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your research impact and take your grant-writing skills to the next level!
| Workshop Dates | WORKSHOP TITLE |
| Oct. 23, 2025 | UDM 5 Step Grant Process, Policies & Procedures |
| Nov. 13, 2025 | McNichols UDMPU Faculty Research Awards, Grant Preparation & Cayuse |
| April 14, 2026 | UDMPU FRA Awardee Fund Management Workshop | Life Sciences Rm# 116 12:45-2PM |
*Separate training can be scheduled for law, dental, and optometry upon request. To schedule One-on-One and small group sessions on the above or other topics, please contact Michele Favoretto favoremi@udmercy.edu
| DATES | WEBINAR Time/Title |
| January 22 | 12:45-1:50 PM | NIH – NEW BIOSKETCH WORKSHOP | Register Here | Information Flyer |
| DATES | WEBINAR Time/Title |
| March 4 | 9 AM-3 PM | Annual Research Ethics Day Conference 2026 — The Future of Research Ethics: Threats & Opportunities | Register Here |
| DATES | WEBINAR Time/Title |
| January 21 | 3 AM – 4 PM: Cultivating Mentoring Relationships | Register Here |
| February 12 | 3 AM – 4 PM: Responsible Conduct of Research |
| March 4 | 3 AM – 4 PM: Selecting and Utilizing SuRE-First Mentors (panel discussion) |
| April TBD | Carving Out Time for Research at PUIs (panel discussion) |
| May TBD | Understanding NIH Grant Summary Statements: Reading Between the Lines |
| DATES | WEBINAR Time/Title |
| January 21 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm: Cultivating Mentoring Relationships (register here) |
| February 12 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm: Responsible Conduct of Research |
| March 4 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm: Selecting and Utilizing SuRE-First Mentors (panel discussion) |
| April TBD | Carving Out Time for Research at PUIs (panel discussion) |
| May TBD | Understanding NIH Grant Summary Statements: Reading Between the Lines |