Building Connections: Relationships with Federal Sponsors and Program Officers (Proposal Development Workshops)

Event description

  • Professional and career development

Research Development Proposal Development Workshops

Research Development Proposal Development Workshops are training webinars that provide best practices and ASU-specific insight across all facets of the grantmaking process. These webinars are appropriate to all stages of researcher, from any discipline and for any sponsor. Sponsored by KE Research Development.

Building Connections: Relationships with Federal Sponsors and Program Officers (Proposal Development Workshops)

Successful proposals often begin with relationship building prior to submission. This workshop explores effective strategies for engaging program officers, foundation representatives, and industry partners throughout the proposal development process. Participants will learn when and how to initiate conversations with sponsors, prepare concept papers or research summaries, ask productive questions, and build relationships that strengthen future funding opportunities. 

Open Q&A to follow the presentation.

Presenters:

  • Quyen Wickham, Capture Manager, Research Engagement Office, Knowledge Enterprise 
  • Holly Lisanby, Founding Dean and Foundation Professor, John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering 
  • Ira Bennett, Director, Research Engagement Office, Knowledge Enterprise
  • Roslynn Runia, Associate Director of Research, Advanced Capabilities for National Security Institute

Event contact

Erica O'Neil
Date

Thursday, October 8, 2026



Time

9:00 am – 10:00 am (MST)


Cost

Free