January 5, 2009 Newsletter

 

    Announcement from the Office of University Research Services


    Please note for all proposals that must be submitted via Grants.gov, the Office of University Research Services must have the final complete proposal, with all required attachments, no later than 48 hours prior to the agency deadline. Because of the higher possibility of technical difficulties with this new submission engine, the OURS cannot guarantee that proposals received later than 48 hours prior to the deadline will be submitted on time. Please direct any questions to the Office of University Research Services, 4-2236 or ours@towson.edu.



    Announcement from the Office of University Research Services

    Reminder: Tips and Tools for Preparing Successful Proposals: A Workshop

Date:        January 15, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The College of Graduate Studies and Research, Office of University Research Services is pleased to host a workshop on finding and applying for external funding for scholarly projects, covering grantsmanship skills and specific programs.  We especially encourage junior faculty members, those faculty members who have had little or no grants experience, and those who are planning to apply for external funding in the near future to attend.

Our workshop will include sessions on:

  • Programs of the Maryland Higher Education Commission
    • Paula Fitzwater, Director, Office of Grants, Maryland Higher Education Commission
  • Programs of the National Endowment for the Arts
    • Jan Stunkard, Division Coordinator, Music, Opera, Presenting and Arts Communities
  • Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) Grants
    • Joe Naft, Associate Director, MIPS
  • Preparing Competitive National Science Foundation Proposals

A continental breakfast will be available from 8:30 with sessions beginning at 9:00.  Lunch will also be provided. To reserve a place, register by Monday, January 12, 2009by calling 4-2236, or by sending an email message including your telephone number to ours@towson.edu. Workshop will be held at 7800 York Road, Room 218A.

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