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Research and Sponsored Programs Workshop Series 

Join us for an exciting series on research and sponsored programs. Workshop session descriptions and information are below. Please contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions. 


2025-2026 Events


Professional Profiles 

Thursday, November 6

11 AM | Teams

Learn how to navigate professional profile databases and track your research efforts throughout your career. 

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Grants for Humanities

Friday, November 21

11 AM | Teams

Join us Friday, November 21st at 11 AM via Teams for a practical and informative workshop designed to help humanities scholars identify and pursue funding opportunities, collaborative initiatives, or institutional support. This session will guide you through key strategies for locating funding sources, understanding application requirements, and crafting compelling proposals.

Topics include:

  • Overview of major humanities funders (NEH, ACLS, private foundations)
  • Tools and databases for grant discovery
  • Tips for aligning your research with funding priorities
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Q&A and resource sharing

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Previous Events

  • Getting Started with Research Grants

    Getting Started with Research Grants 
    Friday, September 12 

    Sessions will cover the essentials of the grant cycle, introduce key proposal terminology, and explain the pre-award grant process. Discover the research infrastructure at Tennessee Tech that can assist you in applying for and securing external research funding. Learn more about each session below. 

  • Research Strategies for Social Impact and Economic Development

    Research Strategies for Social Impact and Economic Development
    Friday, Sept. 26

    Explore how local and regional partnerships can drive research activity in Tennessee, benefiting both researchers and local communities. Gain insights into the history of economic development initiatives and their impact on the state’s innovation landscape. This session will also include a panel discussion from current grantees about their projects.

     

  • Streamlyne

    Streamlyne 
    Thursday, October 23

    Dr. Neal Hunt & Kelly Kigor, Office of Research & Economic Development 

    Learn to use good faith estimates to create a simple budget in Streamlyne. This discussion will cover basic grant budget items, from indirect costs to cost sharing to subawards. Learn to build a budget during the proposal process that makes grant management easy when the project is awarded!  

     

  • Proposal Production & Best Practices for Managing Your Grant

    Proposal Production & Best Practices for Managing Your Grant
    Friday, October 24

    Join us this Friday, October 24th, from 9 AM–12 PM in LIB112 or via Teams for a workshop focused on strategies for responding to RFPs and basic project budgeting. Learn practical tools to strengthen your submissions and manage budgets effectively. Open to graduate students, faculty, and anyone involved in proposal development. Lunch provided for in person attendees. Register below and contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions. 

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