Professional Development Seminars on Research & Sponsored Programs Fall 2026 Seminar Series The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is offering a five-part professional development seminar series designed to support faculty and staff in research administration, grant development, budgeting, mentorship, and compliance. Presenters and Facilitators <ul> <li>Teshome Alemneh, Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)</li> <li>Becky Mueller, Associate Director, ORSP</li> <li>John Frye, Director, Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Creativity, and Activity (URiCA)</li> <li>Jen Kaina, Institutional Research Compliance Officer</li> </ul> Seminar Objectives Participants will: <ul> <li>Learn about services and resources provided by ORSP.</li> <li>Develop skills for identifying grant funding opportunities and interpreting sponsor guidelines.</li> <li>Strengthen proposal development, mentorship, and budget preparation skills.</li> <li>Enhance their understanding of research compliance and sponsored project requirements.</li> </ul> Program Details: <ul> <li> 👥Course Delivery: In person</li> <li>📍 Location: To be determined</li> <li>🕑 Time: 8:30–10:00 a.m.</li> <li>⏱️Session Length: 60–90 minutes</li> <li>Participants must attend all five seminars to receive a Certificate of Completion.</li> </ul> For questions or assistance, please contact <a href="mailto:ORSP@uww.edu" title="email">ORSP@uww.edu</a>. <hr /> Seminar Schedule Seminar 1: ORSP Services; Roles and Responsibilities of Principal Investigators <ul> <li>📅 Date: September 23, 2026</li> <li>🎯 Topic: ORSP Services; Roles and Responsibilities of Principal Investigators</li> <li>🎤 Presenter: Teshome Alemneh</li> </ul> <hr /> Seminar 2: Grant Finding and Proposal Writing <ul> <li>📅 Date: October 7, 2026</li> <li>🎯 Topic: Grant Finding and Proposal Writing</li> <li>🎤 Presenter: Teshome Alemneh</li> </ul> <hr /> Seminar 3: Developing Budgets and Budget Justifications <ul> <li>📅 Date: October 21, 2026</li> <li>🎯 Topic: Developing Budgets and Budget Justifications</li> <li>🎤 Presenter: Becky Mueller</li> </ul> <hr /> Seminar 4: URiCA Mentorship Best Practices <ul> <li>📅 Date: November 4, 2026</li> <li>🎯 Topic: URiCA Mentorship Best Practices</li> <li>🎤 Presenter: John Frye</li> </ul> <hr /> Seminar 5: Research Compliance <ul> <li>📅 Date: December 2, 2026</li> <li>🎯 Topic: IRB, IACUC, Export Control, Financial Conflict of Interest, and Research Security</li> <li>🎤 Presenter: Jen Kaina, Teshome Alemneh, and Becky Mueller</li> </ul>