This ERC sponsored workshop is recommended for doctoral students, postdocs, and junior faculty newer to grant funding to increase research capacity and develop successful grant applications. Due to limited availability, priority is given to those in the UC ERC or Pilot Research Project consortium based on faculty recommendation.

Part 1: Pre-Requisite Workshop Preparation Course
May 6, 2026, 11am-12pm
Virtual

• Workshop goals & developing one-page research summaries
• How to frame your research for a funding proposal

Part 2: Intensive Research Capacity Building Workshop
August 10-11, 2026
Two in-person days at the University of Cincinnati

• Day 1: Nuts and Bolts of Grant Agencies and Funding Opportunities
• Day 2: Crafting a Research Proposal, Research Teams, Proposal and RFA Examples, and Practice Activities

To register email erccoor@uc.edu