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Grant Workshops

Sponsored Research

Grant Workshops

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs regularly host workshops designed to assist faculty and staff in developing competitive grant proposals, understanding funding opportunities, and strengthening research collaborations.

Featured Workshops:

Spring 2025

Identifying Funding Resources

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Grant writing

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Writing an innovative proposal/developing research aims

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Budgeting

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RISE Proposal Preparation Workshop

Learn strategies for preparing strong proposals under the NSF RISE program and explore best practices for successful submissions.

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Fall 2025

ASPIRE Proposal Preparation Workshop

Presented by Dr. C. Nathan Hancock, this workshop focuses on proposal development strategies for USC’s internal ASPIRE funding program (early-career faculty, $15K award cap).

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Grant Proposal Development Principles: An Overview

Presented by Dr. James Harnsberger, this workshop covers best practices for effective and persuasive technical writing, maximizing readability, and effective visual communication.

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