The Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to present:
The Early Career Workshop Series for Stony Brook Researchers 2023-2024
Workshop 1: Introduction to OSP/OPD
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 12 pm to 1 pm
• OSP policies and procedures
• OPD proposal support
Workshop 2: Introduction to Various Sponsors
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 12 pm to 1 pm
• Federal sponsors (DOE, NSF, NIH, DOD)
• Private sponsors (foundations, corporations)
• How to create an affiliation through sponsor portal (NIH, NSF,eBRAP, etc.)
Workshop 3: Understanding a Funding Opportunity Announcement
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 12 pm to 1 pm
• How to find funding opportunities (PIVOT)
• How to dissect and interpret a funding opportunity announcement
• Eligibility/Limited Competition
Workshop 4: Common Proposal Elements
Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 12 pm to 1 pm
• Technical vs. non-technical documents
• Subaward vs consultant
• Proposal checklist & timeline
Workshop 5: How to Construct a Budget
Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 12 pm to 1 pm
• Why the budget is critical to a successful proposal
• How and when to include major equipment purchases
• Overview of fringe benefits, indirect costs (F&A) and institutional base salary
Workshop 6: Regulatory Compliance
Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 12 pm to 1 pm
• Overview of ORC
• Compliance Programs
• Compliance Training
Workshop 7: Engaging with a Program Officer
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 12 pm to 1 pm
• The importance of connecting with program officers
• How to schedule a meeting with a program office