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Training and Resources

CITI Training

We offer two courses through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) that may be of interest to you whether you are a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, faculty member, or other professional. Be sure to access CITI Program training through the Auburn University CITI Single Sign-On (SSO) link or by selecting LOG IN THROUGH MY ORGANIZATION in CITI. This will allow CITI training completions to be accurately recorded in Auburn University systems. For more information on this process, please click here.

Whether you are a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, faculty member, or other professional, an understanding of grants, how to find them, and how to create and submit a proposal are critical skills that are often not part of formal training programs. Essentials of Grant Proposal Development aims to take much of the mystery out of grant writing by walking learners through the process one step at a time with in-depth instruction that includes videos, exercises, resources, and examples.

The Essentials of Research Administration course explains concepts regarding research administration including the varying structures of sponsored programs, research advancement and development responsibilities, and award process specifics (pre-award, award negotiation and acceptance, and post-award). It also assists individuals working or seeking employment in research administration by exploring professional opportunities, various available resources, professional associations/organizations, advanced learning opportunities, and more.

It is intended for research administration professionals (sponsored programs professionals and managers), principal investigators (PIs), project directors, and others who are responsible for research administration. It may also help individuals determine whether a career in research administration is right for them.

Federal Funder Grant Training Resources

 

Hanover Research Webinar Archive

Explore the categories below to discover webinars that could be valuable for you. Stay updated on upcoming releases by clicking on the "Upcoming" title, checking back regularly, and subscribing to our Funding Focus Newsletter.

 

  • What Deadline?! Keeping yourself & Others On-Track in Grant Development, October 2024
    • October 31, 2024 11:00 AM (CST) Nobody enjoys the last-minute scramble to complete a project, and while not all funders give grant-seekers the benefit of time to develop their proposals, forward planning and savvy management can lead to much stronger grant applications. In this session, Hanover will share best practices for managing the different phases of grant development, including ways to keep yourself and your team working towards important project milestones.
  • Introduction to Grantseeking for Administrators, August 2024
    • August 29, 2024, 11:00 AM (CST) How can Research Administrators best support their colleagues in the pursuit and management of grant funding? Administrators play a pivotal role at their institution in facilitating proposal development, grant submission, and project management. This session will provide a primer on the Grants world through the lens of these professionals, looking at how they can best support their colleagues in the pursuit and management of grant funding.
  • Storytelling in Grantwriting, July 2024
    • July 25, 2024 11:00 AM (CST) The heart of any successful grant proposal is a compelling and convincing narrative. Dive into the art of storytelling as it relates to the grant writing process and explore how principal investigators can bring their proposals to life by applying storytelling principles and practices to their writing.
  • Writing Your Data Management Plan, February 2024
    • Key components to a strong Data Management Plan demonstrates how you will manage data generated over the course of your research project. 
  • Persuasive Strategies in Research Writing, October 2023
    • Preparing to write your Narrative. Designing your narrative. Writing your narrative.
  • Developing Great Proposal Aims & Objectives, July 2023
    • Framing a competitive research question. Components of a testable hypothesis. Generate project aims/objectives.
  • Developing Budgets & Budget Narratives, October 2022
    • Grant budget basics. Questions to ask before building the grant budget.

 

  • Communicating the Impacts of Your Research
    • December 19, 2024 11:00 AM (CST) Helping researchers articulate the significance and broader implications of their work, including an overview of research impacts, the importance of dissemination, and methods for communicating impact. Specifically, Hanover will cover how publications, presentations, stakeholder engagement, and broad public dissemination should factor into your plans.

  • Integrating Theoretical Frameworks into Grant Proposals, November 2024

    • November 21, 2024 11:00 AM (CST) The integration of theoretical frameworks into a grant narrative can strengthen the rationale and impact of your project. In this session, dive into the importance of theoretical frameworks, the selection of the appropriate framework for your proposal, and the art of seamlessly weaving your framework into a proposal narrative.

  • Grant Academy Roundtable: Launching Competitive Grantseekers, June 2024
    • Hanover Grant Academy team collaborates with and reviews major insights and best practices that institutions can consider in creating faculty development programs focused on grant writing.
  • Engaging Collaborators to Enhance your Proposal, May 2024
    • Review profiles of different key collaborators in the grant development process, what they bring to the table, and how you can best draw them into your orbit.
  • Managing Large Research Proposals, September 2023
    • Overview of Large-Scale Projects. Research v Programmatic Grants. Best practices.
  • Preparing to Lead Center Level Proposals, September 2022
    • Identifying collaborators & and establishing a team. Assessing strategy & competitiveness. Determining vision and theme. Developing a plan.
  • Building Strong Grant Collaborations, August 2022
    • Why collaborate? How to find a collaborator? Tips for effective collaboration.
  • Engaging Undergraduate Students, June 2022
    • Why engage undergrads in research? How to fund undergrad research.
  • Transitioning from Single-Multi Investigator Grants, May 2022
    • Identifying and establishing collaborative research relationships. Building groundwork for strong multi-investigator projects. Key strategies, considerations, & and challenges for multi-investigator proposals.
 
  • Scaling Up Your Research, September 2024
    • September 26, 2024 11:00 AM (CST) Many researchers who have experienced initial funding success are faced with the same question - where do I go from here? The session will focus on grant-seekers who are aiming to expand the scale of their research, whether it's broadening the scope of their work, adapting to target larger-scale grant opportunities, or exploring collaborations across disciplinary lines
  • Navigating the Grant Review Processes (and Becoming a Reviewer)
    • What happens to your proposal after you hit submit? This webinar covers the process that funders use to review, evaluate, and select grant awards.
  • Grant Seekers Guide to Fellowships, December 2023
    • Overview of fellowships. Navigating landscape & identifying opportunities. Writing competitive fellowship applications.

PDF of 2025 Webinars

January

Major Changes for NIH Grantseekers – Jan 30, 2025, 11:00 AM

In early 2025, NIH will implement multiple review process changes. In this session, we will cover the key considerations for faculty planning to submit to NIH after January 2025, including the simplified review process for most research project grants, changes to the fellowship application, and more.

February

Keys to a Competitive NSF CAREER Proposal – Feb 27, 2025, 11:00 AM

The National Science Foundation's CAREER program remains a key opportunity for early career scientists. In this webinar, we will identify the core elements of a strong NSF CAREER proposal, diving into when to apply, how to frame intellectual merit and broader impacts, and common missteps faculty make that decrease the chances of funding.

March

Artificial Intelligence Policies Among Federal Grantmakers – Mar 27, 2025, 11:00 AM

The utilization of artificial intelligence in grant proposals has shaken up the federal grant-seeking landscape. Many federal funders have issued policies to encourage the appropriate use of AI or limit its usage in federal proposals. This session will cover those major federal policies, enabling faculty to ensure compliance with new guidance on the use of AI.

April

Facilitating Stakeholder Engagement in Grant Development – Apr 24, 2025, 11:00 AM

For many large-scale grants, funders are aiming to foster cross-sector and community engagement to maximize the impact of their awards and solve complex challenges. This webinar will review key considerations and best practices for engaging partners and stakeholders in the grant development process to ensure that impact is realized.

May

Strategies for Successful Interdisciplinary Collaborations – May 29, 2025, 11:00 AM

Contributions from partners, stakeholders, and collaborators are often central to the success of a grant application because they can provide the vital expertise, buy-in, and resources needed to effectively execute your project. In this session we will review profiles of different key collaborators in the grant development process, looking at what they bring to the table and how you can best draw them into your orbit.

June

Know Your Funder: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA – H) – June 26, 2025, 11:00 AM

A relatively new agency at NIH, ARPA-H is a research agency supporting transformative work in biomedical and healthcare fields. This webinar will provide an overview of ARAP-H, including how the agency differs from NIH's other Institutes and Centers, how grants are made, and key considerations for competitiveness.

July

Storytelling in Grantwriting, Part II: The Plot Thickens – July 31, 2025, 11:00 AM

Back by popular demand, this sequel will dive deeper into the art of storytelling as it relates to the grant writing process, providing targeted strategies for enhancing your proposals by leveraging narrative frameworks and storytelling concepts to capture the imagination of your grant’s reviewers.

August

Advanced Strategies for Enhancing Your Proposal Narrative – Aug 28, 2025, 11:00 AM

In this webinar, we will explore advanced strategies for developing a strong grant narrative, including how to imagine the reviewer while writing a proposal, how to identify the early elements of the proposal that are most important, and how to create a meta-narrative to help reviewers identify key points in the proposal.

September

Deciphering Feedback from Grant Reviewers – Sept 25, 2025, 11:00 AM

Resubmitting is a large part of the grantseeking process, and interpreting and strategizing feedback from grant reviewers is a critical component to resubmission success. In this session, we'll look at the common elements of the feedback process with federal reviewers, including how to weigh the feedback, how to respond, and when to decide if a resubmission is the right choice.

October

Engaging Non-Specialist Audiences in Grant Writing – Oct 30, 11:00 AM

Grant proposals are often sophisticated, scientifically rich documents. However, review panels frequently include non specialists. This session will dive into how best to engage non-specialist audiences in grant proposals, allowing researchers to communicate the importance of the work without alienating non-subject matter experts.

November

Developing Competitive NSF Proposals – Nov 20, 2025, 11:00 AM

What makes a strong National Science Foundation proposal? How can you make your NSF proposal stand out, and set yourself up for success? Here we will cover tips to drive success in your proposal, from early Program Officer engagement, proposal timing, and core elements of a strong NSF submission.

December

Cultivating Relationships with Foundations – Dec 18, 2025, 11:00 AM

Unlike most federal grantmakers, foundations can be mysterious and opaque – from the guidelines they publish to the decision-making process. For these reasons, cultivating relationships, and nurturing those relationships with foundation funders is paramount. In this session, we'll cover strategies and engagement practices to successfully develop partnerships with foundation funders.