Research Enhancement Office

Thursdays (10/24/2024 through 11/14/2024) from 12-2pm PT via Zoom

The first sessions of this series provide tools for faculty to see their research enterprise as an enterprise, with concrete planning and visualization tools designed to help view the grant proposal in the context of your larger research goals. The presenters show how systematic planning for publishing and for the development of preliminary data help position you for a more competitive proposal. The remaining sessions focus on the structuring of grant proposals to craft effective arguments and the appropriate scope of the proposed project, tailored for the reviewers and the funders.

The content of this program is aimed at researchers in STEM fields and the social sciences. Registration is open to UCLA faculty and staff whose role includes an independent research program. 

People interested in participating in the Developing an NSF CAREER Application seminar series in Winter 2025 are strongly encouraged to register for this series.

The seminar series will be presented by Rachel Dresbeck, Ph.D. and Amanda Welch, Ph.D. of the AtKission Training Group (ATG)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 2pm-4pm PT, Bunche Hall Room 10383 or via Zoom

The UCLA Center for European and Russian Studies is hosting an information session about German funding organizations and opportunities. The German Research Foundation (DFG), German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH San Francisco), and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will present about funding and research opportunities for researchers across all disciplines, as well as a testimonial by a UCLA faculty funding recipient. Knowledge of German or research of German-related topics is NOT required to qualify for these opportunities.

There will be two sessions:

• 2pm: Faculty and Postdoc Session
  • Presentation of faculty & postdoc funding opportunities
  • Testimony by UCLA Faculty funding recipient
• 3pm: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Session
  • Presentation of funding, study abroad, internship, & research opportunities
  • Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE)

Thursday, November 7, 2024, 12-1pm PT via Zoom

As a resource for the UCLA campus community, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Creative Activities  provides an institution-wide subscription to the SPIN funding opportunity database SPIN offers:

• Over 40,000 programs from more than 10,000 unique sponsors
• Opportunities from a range of sponsor types (e.g. federal, foundation, and corporate)
• Programs with a wide variety of eligibility (e.g. student, postdoc, and faculty) across all disciplines
• Ability to set up customizable funding searches and alerts

The training sessions will be presented by Bill DeCocco, Account Manager at InfoEd Global (provider of SPIN).

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 , 12-1pm PT via Zoom

Join the Office of Foundation Relations and Corporate Philanthropy and the Office of Research and Creative Activities (ORCA) for an online information session on foundation limited submission opportunities (LSOs) at UCLA. The session will offer an overview of the UCLA LSO process, outline the benefits of applying, and share information on assistance available through ORCA and UCLA Development. 

Attendees will also hear brief overviews of prominent and competitive foundation-sponsored LSOs, including: 

• W. M. Keck Foundation – Research Grants program
• David and Lucille Packard Foundation – Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering
• Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation – Moore Inventor Fellows program
• G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation – Research Grants
• Carnegie Corporation – Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program
• The Nicholas Endowment

This information session will be presented by:

• Cynthia Gonzalez-Saylor, Funding Opportunities Officer, UCLA Research Enhancement Office
• Scott W. Hassler Ph.D., Senior Director, UCLA Foundation Relations & Corporate Philanthropy 

Wednesdays (5/8 - 6/5, no session on 5/15) from 12-2pm PT via Zoom

This seminar series presents fundamental concepts of proposal planning and writing for Arts + Humanities faculty backed by concrete tips and operational strategies that support planning and longer-term sustainability. Faculty members in the Arts + Humanities disciplines who plan to write a grant proposal are invited to attend.

The seminar series will be presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson and Dr. Barbara Endemaño Walker from AtKission Training Group (ATG).

The seminar series will occur over four 2-hour sessions via Zoom on Wednesdays from 12-2pm PT (5/8 - 6/5, with no session on 5/15)

• 5/8: Before You Begin to Write
• 5/22: The Critical First Page
• 5/29: Justifying Need + Proving Feasibility
• 6/5: Approach + Everything Else

Registration is open to researchers with a UCLA appointment who are actively engaged in a research/creative activities program and anticipate submitting future grant proposals in support of their work.

Friday, May 3 from 9am-1pm PT via Zoom

Asking Better Questions is a hands-on workshop to help you find new ways of looking at your research and scholarship to generate new questions. Working with two experienced facilitators with backgrounds in learning and leadership, you will come away with new skills and perspectives for approaching your work with more creativity.

This workshop is open to faculty researchers in any discipline.

The workshop will be presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson and and Shani Feyen of AtKission Training Group (ATG).

Wednesday 4/24 from 9am-9:45am PT via Zoom

This session will be presented by the UCLA Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA),

The Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA) will provide an overview of:

• The proposal review process at UCLA, including what type of applications are submitted through OCGA, how to submit, what to submit, timelines etc.  
• Award negotiation and acceptance, including issues that may require extra attention
• Sponsor Prior Approval Requirements
• Initiating a subaward

Thursdays (2/8/2024 through 2/29/2024) from 12-2pm PT via Zoom

Researchers interested in seeing their research program as a whole and learning how to structure proposals that make ideas and approaches clear are invited to attend this event sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Creative Activities (ORCA). 

This program will be oriented towards faculty members in STEM fields and the social sciences. 

The seminar series will be presented by Dr. Amanda Welch and Dr. Rachel Dresbeck of AtKission Training Group (ATG).

The seminar series will occur over four 2-hour sessions via Zoom on Thursdays from 12-2pm (2/8 - 2/29)

• 2/8: Your Research Ecosystem
• 2/15: The Critical First Page
• 2/22: Justifying Need + Proving Feasibility
• 2/29: Approach + Everything Else

Registration is open to researchers with a UCLA appointment who are actively engaged in a research program and anticipate submitting future grant proposals in support of their work. See registration page for more details.