Fall Fellowships Writing & Peer Editing Program

JEDIA Scholar Learning Community (SLC)

Rising Early-Career Faculty Webinar Series

RIO NEH Fellowships Peer Editing Program

RIO Webinars & Workshops


On behalf of the Research and Innovation Office, Dr. Tanya Ennis invites scholars, researchers, creators and innovators to help launch a Scholar Learning Community focused on 1) applying for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (JEDIA) funding opportunities, 2) developing JEDIA-related plans to meet agency requirements (e.g., NSF Broader Impacts Plans, Dept of Energy PIER plans), and 3) fostering a safe space for scholars to engage in mutual learning and support. Dr. Ennis is excited to work withÌýscholars across all colleges, schools, and departments! We invite you to participate in the Scholar Learning Community and three workshops offered this semester, providing a unique opportunity to connect with others across the university.

Register below for one or more of the three workshops supported by the university’s DEI Impact Grant with matching funds from RIO. Up to 40 participants will receive $250 for participation in all three workshops and in the Scholar Learning Community. Please reach out to Dr. Ennis if you have any questions at tanya.ennis@colorado.edu.

This session will provide an overview of how to plan and generate ideas for broader impact research and activities. Participants will learn to utilize valuable resources like the ARIS toolkit and gain insight into the guiding principles and evaluation criteria set by the National Science Foundation. We will also review evaluation tool options, assessment rubric, and connect you with resources for successful planning

  • Who: Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder individuals interested in Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
  • When: Friday, October 25, 2024, 12-1:30 p.m. MT
  • Where: Hybrid, physical location TBA

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(Please register using your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder email.)

Join the Research & Innovation Office for a discussion about the Research & Innovation Seed Grant Program. Designed to catalyze new areas of research, scholarship and creative work, the Seed Grant Program awards nearly $1 million annually to Boulder faculty across all disciplines. At this event, RIO will convene a panel of previous Seed Grant recipients; attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear from previous grantees about their experience securing a Research & Innovation Seed Grant.

(Please register using your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder email.)

On behalf of the Research and Innovation Office, Dr. Tanya Ennis invites scholars, researchers, creators and innovators to help launch a Scholar Learning Community focused on 1) applying for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (JEDIA) funding opportunities, 2) developing JEDIA-related plans to meet agency requirements (e.g., NSF Broader Impacts Plans, Dept of Energy PIER plans), and 3) fostering a safe space for scholars to engage in mutual learning and support. Dr. Ennis is excited to work withÌýscholars across all colleges, schools, and departments! We invite you to participate in the Scholar Learning Community and three workshops offered this semester, providing a unique opportunity to connect with others across the university.

Register below for one or more of the three workshops supported by the university’s DEI Impact Grant with matching funds from RIO. Up to 40 participants will receive $250 for participation in all three workshops and in the Scholar Learning Community. Please reach out to Dr. Ennis if you have any questions at tanya.ennis@colorado.edu.

This session emphasizes the importance of creating authentic partnerships and focusing on diverse communities in research. Learn about the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ’s partners and how to connect with external community organizations and members. Shift your approach from conducting research for and to the people, to engaging in research by and with people, ensuring that community considerations are at the forefront.

  • Who: Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder individuals interested in Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
  • When: Friday, November 15, 2024, 12-1:30 p.m. MT
  • Where: Hybrid, physical location TBA

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(Please register using your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder email.)

Interested in applying for a ? Previous Packard Fellows will share their successful experiences and be available to answer questions.

Please note that the Packard Fellowships are aÌýlimited submission funding opportunity,Ìýrequiring an internal competition to determine the applicant(s) that will submit proposals. This workshop will be a great opportunity to learn about how to put together a competitive proposal in advance of the internal competition deadline.

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  • Who: All Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Faculty and Research Staff
  • When: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT
  • Where: Virtual via Zoom

(Please register using your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder email.)

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) offers this 30-minute informal opportunity for anyone across campus to speak with Research Development Specialist Donna Axel. Bring your questions about searching for funding!

RIO's Search for Funding webpage

  • Who: All Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Faculty, Research Staff, Postdocs, and Graduate Students
  • When: December 11, 2024: 11am-11:30am
  • Where: Virtual via Zoom

Due to security measures, please have your VPN activated and use your IdentiKey email for registration or be sure you are logged into Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Zoom prior to registering for this meeting:

(Please register using your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder IdentiKey Login email.)

Are you planning to submit a proposal for aÌý? Join RIO Proposal Writer Donna Axel at this brief kick-off introduction to RIO’s NEH Fellowship Peer Editing Workshop Series. From January through early April, participants will draft proposals and participate in one peer editing workshop (2-5 faculty max per group) to hone the narrative portion of their NEH Fellowship applications before the NEH April 9, 2025Ìýdeadline.

  • Who: T/TT Arts and Humanities FacultyÌýand Social Sciences Faculty pursuing humanistic research who are interested in applying for a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships (deadline: April 9, 2025).
  • When:ÌýThursday, January 23, 2025: 10-10:30 a.m. MT

Because this is a series, in addition to this Intro event on January 23, we ask faculty to commit to the following:

  • Attend the January 29ÌýNEH Fellowship Categories & Requirements 1-hour webinar
  • Meet 1-1 with Donna before February 18 (unless you have already met with her)
  • Prepare a draft narrative for review by committed colleagues by early to mid-March
  • Peer review 1-4Ìýproposals
  • Attend one peer review workshop in early- to mid-March (TBD by faculty)

Register and attend the followingÌý30-min. VIRTUAL ZOOM session:

(Please register using your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder email.)

For faculty interested in applying for an NEH Fellowship, this webinar will provide an opportunity to consider the detailed categories, requirements, and evaluation criteria. RIO Proposal Writer Donna Axel will demystify the solicitation, bring attention to key details for developing a strong proposal, and share sample winning narratives. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you might have before beginning your draft!

  • Who: T/TT Arts and Humanities FacultyÌýand Social Sciences Faculty pursuing humanistic research who are interested in applying for a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (deadline: April 9, 2025).
  • When:ÌýWednesday, January 29, 2025, 10-11 a.m. MT OR 4-5 p.m. MT

Register and attend only ONE of these hour-long VIRTUAL ZOOM sessions:

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(Please register using your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder email.)

Facilitated by Donna Axel, faculty participate in one small group of 2-5. This virtual workshop will provide space to discuss each faculty's draft. In advance of the workshop, faculty will exchange drafts to consider potential improvements using the NEH categories and requirements. Then, during the peer review workshop, faculty will share their comments and ideas. Day/time TBD by faculty.

For one-on-one support, please reach out to Donna Axel atÌýDonna.Axel@Colorado.EDU.

  • Who: T/TT Arts and Humanities FacultyÌýand Social Sciences Faculty pursuing humanistic research who are interested in applying for a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships (deadline: April 9, 2025).
  • When:ÌýTBD, Faculty determine one convenient day/time (in early to mid-March).

Center for Research Data & Digital Scholarship Webinars & Workshops

Have questions about any of our workshops? ContactÌýrio@colorado.edu.