- Developing Research Ideas
- Adapt to UWM's research environment; articulate research ideas; lay foundation for a successful research program.
- Finding External Funding Opportunities
- Identify sources and apply for funding.
- Seed and Support Programs
- RGI, Research Committee, and Catalyst awards; Research Fellows; travel awards.
- Grants 101
- Introduction to the process of applying for and managing extramural grants.
- Finding Collaborators and Partners
- Resources for identifying local, state, national, or international expertise.
- Developing a Proposal
- Guidance for funding agency guidelines, budget development, proposal writing.
- Budget Development Tool
- An MS Excel Workbook.
- Submitting a Proposal
- Pre-award proposal review; agency submission; WISPER records; approvals.
- Forms
- Forms related to extramural funding at UWM.
- Managing Grants
- Effective management of grants and contracts, including hiring & accounting.
- Corporate-Sponsored Research
- A toolkit for securing corporate funding.
- Developing International Research Projects
- Funding opportunities; teaching, research, and service; travel information.
- Professional Development for Researchers
- Graduate School workshops and the Research Fellows program.


