Announcements
Upcoming opportunities, insights, and programming from the Research Development Office are highlighted in the biweekly RD Newsletter and presented here in an expanded form. Sign up for the newsletter below or view past RD Newsletters at the bottom of this page.
Federal Funding Update
The Division of Research’s webpage (research.umd.edu/federalupdates) contains information, FAQs, and leadership guidance.
In the context of evolving Federal agency priorities, the Research Development office is available to assist faculty addressing questions from POs/agencies regarding the scientific or technical aspects of their research (e.g., queries related to proposals under review, awards, progress reports). Reach out directly for assistance (ckenned3@umd.edu).
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Events
NSF: Zoom Webinar Intro to the NSF Translation to Practice (TTP) program
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 2pm
Description: The NSF Translation to Practice program supports use-inspired research and translational activities that connect foundational science with societal and market needs, empowering teams to build cross-sector partnerships to advance technology innovation, foster economic growth, and prepare a skilled STEM workforce. In this webinar, NSF program officers will introduce the TTP program and explain the goals, eligibility and procedures for proposal submission. The Zoom session will include a formal presentation followed by a moderated Q&A session.
Decoding the Data Ecosystem Virtual Symposium
Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 12:30pm
Description: The Decoding the Data Ecosystem Virtual Symposium invites faculty, students, and researchers to explore how the Common Fund Data Ecosystem (CFDE) can support research, education, and discovery in omics-related research. Over the course of an afternoon, explore emerging tools and resources, hear directly from CFDE experts, and discover innovative projects demonstrating how CFDE data can drive discovery across disciplines, including work from participants in this summer’s CFDE mentorship program. Whether you’re looking to integrate real-world data into your curriculum or discover new research directions, this symposium offers practical insights and community connections to help you get started. The CFDE includes a wide range of diverse and valuable datasets for omics-related research including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and beyond.
This event is hosted by the CFDE Training Center, managed by ORAU in collaboration with BioData Sage LLC.
AI in Action: Practical Strategies for Enhancing Literature Reviews, Grant Writing, and Research Collaboration
Date: August 26, 2025
Time: 1pm
Description: This hands-on walkthrough will demonstrate how AI tools can be used throughout the research lifecycle. From streamlining literature reviews and strengthening grant proposals to supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, participants will see practical, real-world applications that save time and elevate scholarly impact.
During the session, participants will be asked to use a variety of AI tools on their own devices based on prompts and guidance provided during the workshop.