Funding Focus
Funding Focus is a monthly forum for OHSU researchers
This brown-bag lunchtime series provides advice from the OHSU research community and beyond on the important topic of funding your research. Bring your lunch, listen to our panel of wise experts, and have your own questions answered. Workshops are held on the third Thursday of each month and no registration is required. If you would like to suggest a topic for a future workshop, please e-mail us or call Katie Wilkes at 503.494.2848.
May 2013
A closer look at PCORI
Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Are you interested in patient-centered outcomes and comparative effectiveness research? Are you thinking about applying to the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute? Join us for an informal panel discussion with faculty and staff who have participated in the PCORI review process or had their work funded by a PCORI grant. The discussion will cover strategies for writing a successful PCORI grant as well as how PCORI-funded projects differ from federally funded research. Panelists include:
- John McConnell, Ph.D., director, OHSU Center for Health Systems Effectiveness
- Katie Wilkes, B.A., manager, OHSU Research Funding and Development Services
- Vance Bauer, M.A., OCHIN research operations director
- Christine Nelson, Ph.D., RN, OCHIN senior research associate
April 2013
How to write a great specific aims page
Thursday, April 18, 2013 form 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
The specific aims page is one of the most important components of your grant proposal because it's the one that reviewers are most likely to read. Learn how to clearly articulate your research goals and write a great specific aims page. Presented by Rachel Dresbeck, Ph.D., Director, Research Communication & Development Services.
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March 2013
How to Write an MRF Grant
Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
If you're planning to apply to the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon sometime this year, attend this workshop to learn what MRF reviewers are looking for and to ask questions you have about the application process. Presented by David Ellison, M.D., former MRF review committee chair.
February 2013
NIH Public Access Policy - PMCID: What You Need to Know
RESCHEDULED: Friday, March 1, 2013 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Learn about OHSU resources and tools that you can use to manage your compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy. Presented by Robin Champieux, Assistant Professor, Library.
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January 2013
OHSU Internal Funding Opportunities
NEW DAY, OLD TIME: Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Learn about sources for pilot funds, career development awards, and emergency funding at OHSU. Presented by Katie Wilkes, Program Manager, Research Funding & Development Services.
December 2012
Overcoming Writer's Block
SPECIAL DAY AND TIME: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenter:
Rachel Dresbeck, PhD, Director, Research Communication & Development Services
Watch the presentation and discussion
November 2012
Foundation Funding
Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
October 2012
Research 101
Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
OCTRI Program Services and Descriptions
September 2012
Working with Industry
Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
August 2012
NIH Peer Review Panel
Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenters:
- David Ellison, M.D., Professor, Nephrology
- Buddy Ullman, Ph.D., Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Eliot Spindel, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Oregon National Primate Research Center
- Rosalie Sears, Ph.D., Professor, Molecular & Medical Genetics
- Matthew Lattal, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Behavioral Neuroscience
- Deborah Lewinsohn, M.D., Professor, Infectious Disease (Pediatric)
- Sandra Rugonyi, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
July 2012
Town Hall: Transgenic Mouse Models at OHSU
Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
June 2012
Grant Writing 101
Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenter:
- Research Funding & Development Services
May 2012
Finding Research Expertise at OHSU
Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenter:
- Research Funding & Development Services
April 2012
No session this month.
March 2012
Internal Funding Opportunities at OHSU
Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenter:
- Research Funding & Development Services
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February 2012
In lieu of a Funding Focus workshop this month, Research Funding and Development Services is sponsoring two forums in response to recent NIH notices:
- Special NIH Budget Workshop, February 6, 2012
- Faculty Forum on NIH Conflict of Interest Regulations, February 7, 2012
January 2012
Understanding Foundation Funding
Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenter:
- OHSU Foundation Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations
December 2011
Overcoming Writer's Block
Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenter:
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Rachel Dresbeck, PhD, Director, Research Communication & Development Services
Watch a recording of the presentation
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November 2011
Cores and Shared Resources
Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenter:
- Andrew Chitty, Program Manager, University Shared Resources
Watch a recording of the presentation
October 2011
Writing an Effective Training Plan
Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Watch a recording of the presentation
September 2011
New Tools for Finding Funding
Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
August 2011
SPECIAL DATE! (August only)
NIH Peer Review – An Update from the Field
Thursday, August 4, 2011 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenters:
- Justine Smith, MBBS, PhD, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
- Eliot Spindel, MD, PhD, Senior Scientist, Oregon Regional Primate Research Center
- Charles Lopez, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Hematology & Medical Oncology
- Melissa Wong, PhD, Associate Professor, Dermatology
- Jonathan Purnell, MD, Associate Professor, Endocrinology
- Doris Kretzschmar, PhD, Scientist, CROET
- William Skach, MD, Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
July 2011
No session this month due to construction on Sam Jackson Park Road.
June 2011
Finding Private Foundation Funding and Writing a Letter of Intent
Thursday. June 9, 2011 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenter:
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Amanda Horton, Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, OHSU Foundation
May 2011
Managing the Compliance Sections of Your Proposal
Thursday, May 12 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201
Presenters:
- Susan Bankowski, MS, JD, Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair (human subjects research)
- Bill Dale, PhD, Research Integrity Officer (animal research)
