Research and Sponsored Programs
Faculty Training Workshops
Workshop Lineup
Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM in Pacific Time
While a well-developed, well-written research application is essential to be competitive for funding, it is also important that your research is aligned with the priorities of those who are reviewing your application and making funding decisions. This webinar will describe tools and strategies that can be used to maximize the likelihood that your grant will be considered by the reviewers and institute(s) that are best suited for your proposed research. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
The learning objectives of this session are to:
1. Be familiar with the structure of NIH Institutes/Centers that fund extramural research and general grant application issues.
2. Use NIH databases (RePORTER, Matchmaker, ART) and Scientific Review Group (SRG) websites to identify funded projects that are most related to your research.
3. Communicate effectively with NIH Program Officials prior to the submission of your grant application.
4. Use the PHS Assignment Request form to your advantage.
Join us on Weds., Sept. 30, 2026, from 10-11 a.m. for this online overview of Pivot.
With Pivot, you can easily explore new avenues for funding, view funding opportunities uniquely matched to your area of research, and collaborate with colleagues. Using your Fresno State ID, you can create and save personalized search criteria. With the option of receiving a weekly email, Pivot will alert you with any new opportunities catered to your research area.
Access Fresno State’s subscription by activating your profile in the Pivot database or by going to the Pivot Proquest website to find funding!
ZOOM - Join Zoom Meeting:
https://fresnostate.zoom.us/j/81997424426?pwd=BiWafs3dzkksXvoeysByucmURDBvK5.1
RSCA/PRSCA and Beyond: Where Your Award Can Take You: Designed for RSCA/PRSCA award recipients from the past 2-3 years, this hybrid workshop will (1) provide an overview of RSP services, (2) offer insights on RSCA/PRSCA fiscal management, and (3) provide tips and guidance on how to use your seed funding as the first step in pursuing future funding opportunities.
The in-person workshop will be held Thurs., Oct. 15, in Library 2134 (in the Office of IDEAS) from 10-11 a.m.
ZOOM- Join Zoom Meeting:
https://fresnostate.zoom.us/j/87036511206?pwd=yGufrqer5aHJWMKD0xeqTOYoJNkh9l.1
Join the SuRE Resource Center's free two-day grantsmanship training for faculty and research administrative staff leading up to the SuRE and SuRE-First R16 grant application deadline. Presenters will focus on key elements of R16 grants and discuss strategies to help you prepare a competitive R16 grant application.
Presenters will focus on key elements of R16 grants and discuss strategies to help you prepare a competitive R16 grant application. Topics include: Specific Aims, Significance, Approach, Data Management and Sharing Policy, Biosketch, Institutional Letters, and issues regarding Renewals and Resubmissions.
The College of Science and Mathematics invites you to a Broader Impacts Training Workshop. This dynamic and interactive workshop is designed to equip faculty with the tools and strategies necessary to develop effective Broader Impacts (BI) plans and enhance your knowledge and skills in this area.
Broader Impacts are the potential of a project to benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes.
The workshop will be led by Dr. Julie Risien from Oregon State University, who is also a co-principal investigator for Advancing Research Impacts in Society (ARIS).
USDA Agencies, the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Rural Development (RD), and the Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement (OPPE) will host a USDA Programs 101 in-person information session. USDA FSA, NRCS, and RD leadership will provide farmers, ranchers, and rural community representatives with a breakdown of programs and resources that are available at their respective agencies.
The event includes one-on-one talks with USDA technical advisors to guide farmers, ranchers, and rural community representatives on the necessary requirements to:
- Submit an application for shared programs and resources.
- Discuss the supporting documents that are needed prior to visiting a USDA Center.
This event will also serve as an opportunity for USDA leaders to listen to and understand the support community stakeholders need.
Location: To Be Determined in Fresno, CA.
HYBRID - Calendar invites with Zoom link will be provided. OR Location: Frank W Thomas Room 117.
Workshop dates and times: TBA
ORCID Workshop for Researchers
Getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations, publishers, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from researchers, so this workshop will help you make sure you are ahead of the game.
- An overview of the benefits of ORCID for researchers
- How ORCID can help you save time throughout the research landscape
- Tips and tricks for keeping your ORCID record up-to-date
No prior experience with ORCID necessary. The session recording will be sent to all who register.
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a foundation-wide activity that offers the NSF’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research.
Workshop dates and times: TBA
HYBRID - Calendar invites with Zoom link will be provided. Location: Frank W Thomas Room 117.
Workshop dates and times: TBA
HYBRID - Calendar invites with Zoom link will be provided. Location: Frank W Thomas Room 117.
Workshop dates and times: TBA
IN PERSON ONLY - Calendar invites will be provided. Location: Frank W Thomas Room 117.
This workshop consists of three separate, cumulative sessions. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Jdmi5uttFVaGSMeA
Dates and times: TBA
HYBRID - Calendar invites with Zoom link will be provided. Location: Frank W Thomas Room 117.
Workshop dates and times: TBA
HYBRID - Calendar invites with Zoom link will be provided. Location: Frank W Thomas Room 117.
Workshop dates and times: TBA
This workshop is now in person AND via Zoom. MUST HAVE LAPTOP - Calendar invites will be provided. Location: Frank W Thomas Room 117.
Workshop dates and times: TBA
Have additional questions? Contact us at orsp@mail.fresnostate.edu