Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence
Research and Sponsored Programs Workshop Series
Join us for an exciting series on research and sponsored programs. Workshop session descriptions and information are below. Please contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
Research Strategies for Social Impact and Economic Development
April 4, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 2 PM
Previous Events
Spring 2025
Managing Multiple Research Projects
February 28, 2025
Learn how to successfully navigate the challenges of being a PI or Co-PI on multiple projects. Sessions will cover strategies for building and leading research teams, best practices for grant management, and insights from experienced faculty.
High Powered Computing and Artificial Intelligence
February 8, 2025
Sponsored by the College of Engineering
Interested in using high-powered computing or artificial intelligence in your research? Join us for this 1-day workshop to connect and collaborate with other faculty using these tools. Learn about Tech’s HPC facilities and get started using state-of-the-art AI in your own research.
Engaging Undergraduates in Research: Methods, Experiences, and Opportunities
January 24, 2025
Dr. Dan VandenBerge
This workshop seeks to help faculty grow in their understanding and use of undergraduate research. Participants will learn how undergraduate research can grow faculty’s research programs as well as benefitting the students with whom they work. We will explore best practices for connecting students to existing research and mentoring them through the experience. Both internal and external resources for supporting undergraduate research will be highlighted. Methods for recruiting students to undergraduate research will also be discussed. Activities will include an introductory presentation, active group learning and discussions, a brief presentation of funding opportunities, and a panel discussion with faculty and students about their experiences with undergraduate research.
Writing to the Call, Proposal Reviews, and Panel Service
January 31, 2025
Jeanette Luna, Department of Earth Sciences
Take your proposal from good to excellent! This session explores best practices for submitting winning proposals, incorporating feedback from panel reviews, and leveling up your grant writing through panel service.
Fall 2024
Getting Started with Research Grants
September 20, 2024
Join us to discover the research infrastructure at Tennessee Tech that can assist you in applying for and securing external research funding. Sessions will cover the essentials of the grant cycle, introduce key proposal terminology, and explain the pre-award grant process, as well as hear from current faculty regarding their experiences as a New PI. Discover the research infrastructure at Tennessee Tech that can assist you in applying for and securing external research funding. Learn more about each session below.
Identifying Funding Opportunities
October 25, 2024
Mark Lynam, Research & Economic Development; Allen MacKenzie, College of Engineering
How do researchers find funding? Master the tools available at Tennessee Tech to monitor and identify sponsored programs that match your area of expertise.
Best Practices for Research Grant Budgets
November 1, 2024
Join for the second part of our research series and learn the best practices for creating and managing your research budget. In our first session, you'll learn to create a straightforward budget using good-faith estimates. Dive deeper in our second session, where we tackle complex budgeting scenarios. Gain insights into handling subawards, navigating contract negotiations, managing budget revisions, and more. Plus, hear from experienced budget bookkeepers on best practices and common pitfalls in research budget management. Learn more about each session below.