March 30, 2014

Register by April 2 for early career proposals workshop

A luncheon workshop to help UNL pre-tenure faculty develop successful early career proposals for the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense and Department of Energy is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 8 in the East Union Goldenrod and Sunflower rooms. Registration is required by April 2.

The workshop is sponsored by the Office of Research and Economic Development. To register and learn more, click here.

The morning session will focus on NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development Program. A panel of previous UNL CAREER award winners will share tips for developing and submitting proposals.

During a networking luncheon, the Office of Proposal Development and the Bureau of Sociological Research will lead discussions on proposal development resources available for UNL researchers.

The workshop will conclude with presentations on applying for other early career funding programs, including DODs Young Investigator Program and DOE’s Early Career Research Program. Participants also will learn about opportunities to collaborate with industry.

For more information, contact Tisha Mullen, director of proposal development, at tgilreathmullen2@unl.edu or 402-472-2894.