Grantsmanship Events
A series of grantsmanship workshops are hosted throughout the year by the Office of Research. Many of these workshops are particularly useful for new faculty or those new to the research process at Purdue.
For further information and to register for an upcoming workshop, click on the link below. Please note that registration becomes available approximately one month prior to the event, at which point the workshop title becomes a hyperlink.
When possible, an archive of each presentation is available from the Past Events list below.
Upcoming Event List
How to Write a Competitive NSF CAREER Proposal |
Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
CAREER is NSF's most prestigious award to recognize the outstanding research of young investigators. Learn about special nuances of this program and how to prepare a strong proposal targeted to the goals of this program. To register, click HERE. |
| Large Center Proposals | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
This session will focus on developing competitive large-scale center proposal submissions. We will highlight the importance of early planning, aligning with the right funding opportunity, and strategically identifying partners to strengthen the proposal vision and impact. Learn how to position your team for success through insights into the proposal development process and common pitfalls to avoid. To register, click HERE. |
Past Event List
**** YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN THROUGH A PURDUE ACCOUNT TO ACCESS THESE SLIDES ****
| Title | Date | Slides & Handouts |
| Research Regulatory Affairs | Monday, November 24, 2025 |
Learn about the important rules and regulations you need to follow related to your research including IRB, IACUC, Export Controls, and Biosafety. To access slides, click HERE. |
| Managing Your Award: SPS Post-Award and Contracting |
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 |
You've received an award. Now what? Learn how SPS Post-award can help establish your award. Also, learn what internal steps you need to take if a sponsor requires a contract. To access slides, click HERE. |
| Understanding Proposal Budgets | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
This session provides an overview of how Sponsored Program Services (SPS) Pre-award office can assist you in developing a comprehensive budget for your proposal. Also, what is cost share and when/how do you include it in a proposal? To access slides, click HERE. |
| Write Winning Grants Phase I Seminar |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 STEW 302 |
We are pleased to once again welcome Dr. John Robertson of Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshop to Purdue. This full-day session is packed with helpful tips for writing successful grants. While the workshop will have a heavy emphasis on NIH and NSF, the information is applicable to proposal writing to any sponsor. |
| NIH 102 | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
This session provides additional guidance on tools and resources available to help you succeed with NIH proposals. This session is a follow-up to NIH 101 but participation in 101 is not necessary for attendance at this session. To access slides, click HERE. |
| NIH 101 | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
This session provides an overview of the NIH and teaches tips for finding the best NIH Institute/Center for your research interests as well as strategies for successful proposals. To access slides, click HERE. |
| Successful Grant Writing Strategies | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 |
Learn best practices for proposal writing and what services are available to assist you in these efforts. To access slides, click HERE. |
| Finding Funding, Limited Submissions, and Proposal Submission |
Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. STEW 202 |
Overview of how to locate funding opportunities from federal, foundation and industrial sponsors. Summary of the limited submission process. Working with Pre-award for proposal submissions. To access slides, click HERE. |
