Published: Aug. 15, 2024

TheResearch & Innovation Office (RIO)'s Research Development team is offering a full slate of events this fall to help faculty find funding, engage with peers on core research topics, and prepare proposals for research, scholarship and creative work.

Featured Events

  • Faculty Panel: Fellowship Writing Success Stories (Virtual)Tuesday, September 10 @ 12–1 p.m.
    • Discover the strategies used by faculty with successful proposals and the value of reusing and repurposing proposals.
  • How RIO Supports You (Virtual) Thursday,September 12 @ 1–2 p.m.
    • Get an overview of RIO's various units and roles in supporting research, scholarly and creative activities at 񱦵.
  • Sandia Day Friday, September 20 @ 9 a.m.—4:30 p.m. NASA Day Friday, September 27 @ 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    • Representatives from Sandia and NASA will be on campus for a day each full of events and multiple options for interacting.
  • Enhancing Mentorship through Individual Development Plans (Virtual) Thursday, October 3 @ 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
    • In line with , discover how IDPs can enhance your mentoring role as a faculty member!
  • Broader Impacts ExpoTuesday, October 15 @ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
    • A showcase of campus Broader Impacts partners andbest practices, followed by a networking opportunity to connect with colleagues and explore available centers, staffand services.
  • Research & Innovation Seed Grant Information SessionWednesday, November 6 @ 12–1 p.m.
    • Grants of up to $60K are available to support inter- and multidisciplinary research, scholarship and creative projects with high potential for innovation and impact.

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RIO welcomes new and early-career faculty to join the Principal Investigator (PI) Academy

Distinct from Thriving at CU through the Office of Faculty Affairs, the PI Academy provides a more in-depth dive into the 񱦵 research and creative work ecosystem. We encourage you to look through both programs to ensure you maximize your first few years at 񱦵.


The Principal Investigator (PI) Academy creates a spacewhere new and early-career faculty engage with peers on core research topics. Participants are positioned to effectively identify, apply for and secure external funding for their research, scholarly, and creative projects, while also networking with fellow researchers.

  • PI Academy Kickoff(Virtual)Thursday, September 12 @ 2:30–3:30p.m.

RIO and the PI Academy are almost too good to be true! Talking with peers and mentors at other institutions, I have been told to cherish the opportunity I have here; these are some invaluable resources. I cannot recommend RIO and the PI Academy highly enough.” —Sandra Ristovska, Assistant Professor, Media Studies

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JEDIA Scholar Learning Community invites scholars, researchers, creators and innovators to join

The community will focus on applying for justice, equity, diversity, inclusionand accessibility (JEDIA) funding opportunities; developing JEDIA-related plans to meet agency requirements (e.g.NSF Broader Impacts Plans, Departmentof Energy PIER Plans); and fostering a safe space for scholars to engage in mutual learning and support through the following workshops:

  • Developing Your Broader Impact IdentityThursday, September 12 @ 2:30–3:30p.m.
  • Creating a Broader Impact Plan Friday, October 25 @ 12–1:30 p.m.
  • Conducting Research with and by the Community: Sustaining Relationships Friday, November 15 @ 12–1:30 p.m.

Up to 40 participants will receive $250 for participation in all three workshops and in the Scholar Learning Community.

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