91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Development Webinars & Workshops

91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Development Webinars & Workshops

Enhance your research and creative practice with targeted webinars and workshops designed to build your proposal-writing skills, introduce internal funding opportunities, and connect you with the resources needed for competitive success. Whether you're developing a new idea or strengthening an upcoming submission, this is your hub for hands-on support throughout the research funding process.

Welcome to our Faculty Webinars & Workshops hub—your gateway to professional development, collaboration, and innovation. Explore a dynamic lineup of sessions designed to inspire teaching excellence, foster community, and support your academic journey.

Upcoming 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Development Webinars & Workshops


budget.house.gov

ÌýÌýWednesday, May 13, 2026 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
ÌýÌýÌýVirtual via Zoom
ÌýÌýÌýCU Affiliation is Required
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CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó's 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó & Innovation Office brings faculty and staff this workshop to explore how to best plan to assess and evaluate broader impacts projects using various methods, evaluation tool options, and assessment rubrics. In addition, we will connect participants with campus resources for effective engagement and successful planning.

Offered by RIO's Dr. Tanya Ennis, Director of 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Impact and Engagement.Ìý


The White House

ÌýÌýWednesday, May 27, 2026 | 2 - 2:55 p.m.
ÌýÌýVirtual via Zoom
ÌýÌýCU Affiliation Required
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Leadership of CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó's 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó & Innovation Office (RIO) will share the latest information about the federal outlook and to learn from our faculty and researchers about your concerns, ideas and opportunities.


Fall Fellowship Cycle: Launch - To Use AI or Not

ÌýÌýWednesday, July 15, 2026 | 10am & 1pm
ÌýÌýÌýVirtual via Zoom
ÌýÌýÌýCU Affiliation is Required
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Curious about how AI might support your fellowship writing process—or whether it’s right for you at all? Join RIO’s Donna Axel for a 30-minute kickoffÌýto the Fall Fellowship Cycle. Learn how this flexible, a la carte series works, what to expect, and how to choose the workshops that best match your goals and comfort level with AI. Perfect for first-timers and returning participants alike. The session will feature a Q&A format with brief, live AI demonstrations.

Offered by RIO's Donna Axel, Associate Director, 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Development.
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Fall Fellowship Cycle: Categories & Requirements

ÌýÌýWednesday, July 29, 2026 10am | With AI
ÌýÌýThursday, July 30, 2026 4pm | Without AI
ÌýÌýÌýVirtual via Zoom
ÌýÌýÌýCU Affiliation is Required
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With AI
Curious about how AI might support your fellowship writing process—or whether it’s right for you at all? Join RIO’s Donna Axel for aÌý30-minute kickoffÌýto the Fall Fellowship Cycle. Learn how this flexible, a la carte series works, what to expect, and how to choose the workshops that best match your goals and comfort level with AI. Perfect for first-timers and returning participants alike. The session will feature a Q&A format with brief, live AI demonstrations.
  • Wednesday, July 29 at 10am
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Without AI
Prefer a traditional approach? This session breaks down the categories, requirements, and evaluation criteria for major Fall fellowships—without AI. RIO’s Donna Axel will guide you through interpreting fellowship instructions, aligning your proposal with reviewer expectations, and using proven strategies from successful applications.
  • Thursday, July 30 at 4pm
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Offered by RIO's Donna Axel, Associate Director, 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Development.
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ÌýÌýMonthly
ÌýÌýÌýVirtual via Zoom
ÌýÌýÌýCU Affiliation is Required
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Join RIO’s 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Development team for a fast-paced, 30-minute introduction to the Pivot funding opportunity database, internal funding opportunities, and other free tools available with your CU Login. Bring your team—faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!

Offered by RIO's Donna Axel, Associate Director, 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Development.


Center for 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Data & Digital Scholarship Webinars & Workshops

Have questions about any of our workshops? ContactÌýrio@colorado.edu.

91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó and expertise across CUÌý91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó.

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Our 12Ìýresearch institutes conduct more than half of
the sponsored research at CUÌý91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó.

More than 75 research centers span the campus,
covering a broad range of topics.

ÌýÌý91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó ComputingÌý

A carefully integrated cyberinfrastructure supports CUÌý91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó research.

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