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Upcoming Events

Grand Challenges Seed Grant Information and Team Building Session

11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 7th, 2025

Location: J381 Atrium Building (Marietta Campus) or via Microsoft Teams

The Office of Research currently manages three seed grant programs that aim to support interdisciplinary scholarship at KSU that can lead to competitive grants. In this session we will be sharing information about the Grand Challenges Seed Grants, which are awards up to $100,000/yr for 2 years ($200,000) and helping faculty member network to find interdisciplinary collaborators.

For more information about the seed grants, click here.

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Department of Defense (DoD) Grants Information Session

11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

Location: Virtual event via Microsoft Teams

Join us with guest speaker Dr. Sylvia Bhattacharya, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology, to discuss opportunities for applying for Department of Defense (DoD) grants. During this session she will discuss her experience in applying for DoD grants and will also discuss initiatives that are currently taking place with KSU’s Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR).

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Navigating NIH Grant Preparation

11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 7th, 2025

Location: J381 Atrium Building (Marietta Campus) or via Microsoft Teams

This workshop provides an overview of the NIH grant application process, covering key components such as the Specific Aims page, Research Strategy, Biosketch, and Budget Justification. Participants will gain practical insights into crafting a compelling proposal, aligning with NIH review criteria, and avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you're a first-time applicant or refining a resubmission, this session will equip you with the tools and strategies to enhance your grant’s competitiveness. Bring your ideas and questions for an engaging discussion!

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Past Events

Fall 2024 Applied Technologies Launch Event

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

mHealth Think Tank Event

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

The Applied Technologies Research Community and Health & Wellness Research Community co-hosted a think tank on mHealth to discuss collaborative approaches to various funding opportunities.