SPO Newsletter
The SPO Newsletter highlights faculty research in the news, recent awards and achievements, funding opportunities, federal funding updates, and other resources relevant to the research community.
News and Events
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News on Research at 糖心动漫vlog? Funding opportunities? Workshops? Yes, Please!
The SPO News & Events page includes links to our social media, monthly newsletter, workshops, and more.
Drop-In Office Hours
SPO and Compliance are hosting office hours to help you navigate policies, procedures, draft proposals and answer all those tricky research compliance questions. No need to feel like you’re swimming upstream. Whether you’re looking for guidance on IRB, clarification on proposal guidelines, or just want to shore up your understanding, we’re here to lend a helping paw. Drop in, ask away, and let’s tackle it together. It’s going to be otter-ly helpful!
SPO and Compliance Office Hours
Hosts: Michelle Burgett-Moreno and Gayle Sherwood
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 10am - 11am
Zoom Link: Click Here!
2026-2027 Workshops
SPO is pleased to collaborate with the Office of Research to host several workshops throughout the academic year to support the research community. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to attend. Several sessions will be available in-person while others will be hosted over Zoom. Please review the schedule below and use this link to register:
Registration Link:
| Dates | Workshop Description | ||
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September
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Getting Started with Grants & Contracts (SPO) When: Wednesday, September 16th 10am and 12pm Where: AVC Boardroom Host: Gayle Sherwood |
The Five W's of Research Compliance at 糖心动漫vlog When: Wednesday, September 16th 10am and 12pm Where: AVC Boardroom Host: Michelle Burgett-Moreno |
What Does It Mean to be a PI? (Panel) When: Tuesday, September 22nd 11am Host: Cindy Juntunen Panelists: |
| October |
It’s Not You, It’s the RFP: Tips and Tricks for Effectively Reading a Grant RFP/NOFO/RFA When: Thursday, October 15th from 11am-12pm Where: Zoom Host: Gayle Sherwood/Sponsored Programs Office |
Student Projects and the IRB When: Wednesday, October 7th from 10-11am Where: Zoom Host: Michelle Burgett-Moreno, Research, Integrity and Compliance Officer |
Building a Pitch When: Monday, October 12th at 11am Where: AVC Boardroom Host: Cindy Juntunen
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| November |
An Overview on Philanthropy at 糖心动漫vlog When: Friday, November 6 at 11am Where: Zoom Host: Josh Warburg |
IRB 101 - A Workshop! When: Wednesday November 10th from 9am-10am Where: Zoom Host: Michelle Burgett-Moreno, Research, Integrity and Compliance Officer |
Mentoring Maps When: Monday, November 2nd at 11am Where: AVC Boardroom Host: Cindy Juntunen |
| December |
Creating a Research Agenda - Q&A Brown Bag When:Tuesday, December 1st at 11am Where: TBD Host: Cindy Juntunen |
RECR: Institutional Plan update, tracking, and training supports When: December 9th from 10am-11am Where: Zoom Host: Michelle Burgett-Moreno, Research, Integrity and Compliance Officer |
Get Grant Ready: Find Funding, Build Proposals, Leverage GRC When: Friday, Dec. 4 from 11-12 Where: Zoom Host: Marta Spangler (GRC) |
Other Related Events
University Coporation Post-Award Special Topics
Post-Award Staff will be available to assist you with any grant-related questions you may have about this topic.
Please register in advance for this meeting:
University Corporation Accounts Payable Open Office Hours
Please join Accounts Payable for our bi-weekly Open Office Hour where we will discuss a specified topic, but we also invite you to bring us your questions. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is a topic you would like us to cover in future meetings.
Every other Thursday, next is September 10th, 9am – 10am
Zoom Link: Click Here!