Workshops

Faculty Research Grant (FRG) Workshops

Join RASP Grants Coordinator Jeane McGraw for this review of FRG guidelines, application materials, and Q&A. Learn more about this internal funding opportunity. Please register in advance.

Next Workshop: Friday, January 31 - CSU 202 - 11:00 am

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Learn More About FRGs

FRG Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester - October 1, 2024
• Spring Semester - March 6, 2025

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will be presenting this workshop in person. FRG guidelines and application materials will be reviewed. Must register in advance by emailing Jeane McGraw, jeane.mcgraw@mnsu.edu , (minimum 5 attendees).

The purpose of a Faculty Research Grant (FRG) at Minnesota State University, Mankato is to encourage excellence in research, scholarship, and creative activities among Minnesota State Mankato faculty. These seed grants support faculty initiatives in all disciplines including basic, applied, and pedagogical research as well as creative projects. New researchers are especially encouraged to apply.  More information on Faculty Research Grants (FRGs)

Grantforward On-demand training - Recorded Spring 2023 

GrantForward is a search engine dedicated to helping institutions and individuals find grants to fund their research. This training will provide faculty and staff an introduction to accessing GrantForward, and an opportunity to learn more about customizing a researcher profile and receiving personalized grant recommendations.  

grant writing workshop and pop-up series Website

A collaborative virtual series offered by: Minnesota State Mankato, St. Cloud State University, Winona State University, & Bemidji State University

Following the grant lifecycle, this workshop series provides faculty and staff with tools and strategies to lead and manage grants at each stage. 

Previously Recorded On-Demand Workshop Sessions

Questions? Contact Kristel Seth (kristel.seth@mnsu.edu).

EPA Grant Webinars

View EPA Grant Webinars

GRC Membership Overview: Focus on faculty - fall 2024

on-demand recording

National Science Foundation Virtual Grants conference - Fall 2024

Recorded Conference Sessions

National Institutes of health virtual Grants Conference - spring 2023

View conference sessions on demand

Self Paced Training

• CITI training: The Essentials of Grant Proposal Development: This professional development series aims to take the mystery out of grant writing by walking participants through the process with a step-by-step guide. The course includes getting started in grant writing, finding and selecting funding opportunities, crafting a proposal development plan, creating a proposal narrative, understanding required proposal elements, preparing a budget, and more.

1. Modules provide in-depth discussion, videos, exercises, and other learning elements that breakdown the critical aspects of grant proposal development.
2. Focuses on a variety of funding sources, including the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation.

You can register (for free!) through the University’s subscription, create an account, and add the course to your portfolio. If you have any questions, please contact Kristel Seth at kristel.seth@mnsu.edu.