Grants and Sponsored Research Fall 2012 Educational Workshop Series

September 24, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Office of Grants and Sponsored Research will be offering three (3) unique instructional workshops explicating key elements of the grants process during the course of the Fall 2012 semester:

1. Elements for Grants Success-Tools of the Trade
Learn the basics of successful proposal writing and identifying a diverse array of sponsors. The Elements for Grants Success Workshop will aid you in identifying funding agencies, enhance your understanding of sponsor review criteria, provide constructive proposal building techniques and much more.
Monday, September 24, 2012
2-3 p.m.
Marillac Hall, 133

2. Proposal Budgeting
Learn the basics on how to create a winning budget for a grant proposal. This session will explore the fundamentals in allocating direct costs, indirect costs, fringe benefits and explain how they all relate to one another within a grant proposal. In addition, you will learn specifics pertaining to allowable costs vs. unallowable costs, as well as how a budget should properly reflect your narrative.
Monday, October 1, 2012
2-3 p.m.
Marillac 133

3. The STJ Grant Application Process and Electronic Submissions
Become familiar with the many facets of the electronic submission process for Federal grant proposals. Learn about Grants.gov, ERA Commons, Fastlane, Cayuse and more. In addition, we will discuss the internal process pertaining to submitting a proposal to a Federal, State, City, or private agency through St. John’s University.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
2-3 p.m.
Marillac 306C

4. Introduction to Grant Writing - (Staten Island Campus)
Learn how to best approach the grant writing  process. This workshop will focus on the basics-a good first step toward preparing a successful grant application. Explore how the 
OGSR can support your efforts at St. John’s University.
Monday, October 15, 2012
2-3 p.m.
Staten Island Campus, Kiernan Suite

Please contact Adrianna Berlingerio at ext. 6276 or e-mail at berlinga@stjohns.edu to confirm your seat in advance of each session.