Office for Research Advancement Current Events

Please join the Office for Research Advancement for our 2025-2026 events, which include ROCC and ROLL events:

ROCC (Research Opportunity Campus Conversations): ROCC events are designed to foster dialogue between OSU researchers and the Division for Research and Innovation. ROCC events often feature panels of experienced faculty and research administrators, offering practical advice into specific funding agencies or research priorities, along with opportunities for networking and collaboration. 

ROLL (Research Opportunity Learning Labs) events offer hands-on, skills-based training and workshop series for OSU researchers. These Learning Labs are designed to build capacity in areas such as grant proposal writing, budget development, team science, and research impact planning. 

ROLL: GrantForward New User/Refresher Training Session - Thursday, October 2, 2025 (online)

To promote, support, and grow the research enterprise at Oregon State University, all OSU faculty, staff, and students have access to several tools to identify and pursue open grant opportunities. One of these tools is GrantForward, a searchable database of federal and foundation grant opportunities that can also provide personalized grant recommendations to individual users. The Office for Research Advancement is hosting a GrantForward New User/Refresher Training on Thursday, October 2 from 12:00-1:00 pm (Pacific).

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Pacific)
Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/1_ayvqp34t?st=20
Instructor: GrantForward Program Staff

Agenda

• Overview: Getting Pre-Award Information (How to sign in to GrantForward? What does GrantForward offer to meet your pre-award information needs?)

• Use Case 1: Searching for Grants (How to search grants using keywords and filters? How to receive alerts of grants you are looking for? How to build your grant lists? How to save/share grants?)

• Use Case 2: Receiving Recommendations (How to create your researcher profile and receive relevant grant recommendations? How to tailor recommendations with specific criteria?)

• Use Case 3: Learning Strategic Information-- if time permits (How to identify and follow sponsors? How to find upcoming grants? Experts/collaborators? Proposal ideas/sample awards? What award programs my peer researcher are getting from?)

• Q&A

Additional questions can be directed to [email protected].

ROLL: Early Career Grant Opportunities and Resources - Thursday, November 20, 2025 (online)

The Office for Research Advancement is hosting an "Early Career Grant Opportunities and Resources" ROLL on Thursday, November 20 from 11:00-12:00 pm (Pacific). This presentation is designed for early career faculty and will cover various federal funding opportunities and provide information about available resources for developing competitive proposals. The presentation will be recorded.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm (Pacific)
Zoom Registration:  https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/caPCGvuuTlO4SgDmPRGLkQ
Presenter: Erin Christensen, EdD, Strategic Proposal Development Specialist, Office for Research Advancement
Agenda

• Introduction
• Overview of early career funding opportunities
• Summary of OSU support services and other resources
• Q&A

The presentation will be recorded; we will send out the recording, slides, and handouts to registered participants. Additional questions can be directed to [email protected].

ROCC: Changes to NSF Broader Impacts - Thursday, January 22, 2026 (in person)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has provided updated guidance on their Broader Impacts review criterion. While the core tenet—benefiting society—remains the same, the focus has shifted. NSF is now emphasizing Broader Impacts activities that build on national priorities and expand capacity through universal access. The goal is to maximize the reach and impact of your research on a national scale. The Office for Research Advancement is hosting a ROCC on the Changes to NSF Broader Impacts.

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 - 1:00 pm (Pacific)
In-Person Registration: TBD
Location: TBD
Moderators: TBD

ROLL: Artificial Intelligence in Grant Proposal Writing - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (hybrid)

This ROLL will examine the role of artificial intelligence in the development of competitive grant proposals. Participants will be introduced to practical AI tools that support various stages of the proposal process—including ideation, narrative development, and editing—while also addressing ethical considerations and aligning with sponsor expectations. 

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 - 1:00 pm (Pacific)
Zoom Registration: 
In-Person Registration:
Location: TBD
Presenters: TBD