Courses

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COMING JANUARY 2026!!

Introduction to Capture in Academic Contexts

• Why: Getting ahead of the solicitation increases the time you have to develop a compelling idea for funding.
• What: Exploring the fundamentals of capture management in a federal and philanthropic landscape, attendees learn tools to navigate any funder prior to the release of a solicitation. 
• Who: Faculty and staff interested in learning the basics of capture management.

COMING OCTOBER 2025!!

Introduction to Competitive Intelligence in Academic Contexts

• Why: Gathering the right information about research trends (your own and others) and how to interpret it leads to better decision-making when advancing a research concept.
• What: Attendees learn how to parse and prioritize information, organize it, and make strategic decisions.
• Who: Generalists in research development and research associated staff looking to augment their skill set. 

COMING NOVEMBER 2025!!

Introduction to Proposal Management in Academic Contexts

• Why: Proposals that are beautifully produced are showcases for great ideas. 
• What: Attendees learn scalable, reproducible approaches to crafting and managing proposals irrespective of sponsor or discipline.
• Who: Proposal developers looking to take their work to the next level.

COMING FEBRUARY 2026!!

Designing a Research Development Office

• Why: Creating efficient structures that attract and retain exceptional research support staff can propel universities forward.
• What: Attendees will learn how to assess needs and design an office to deliver high impact.
• Who: University leaders interested in designing and scaling their research activities.