This VIRTUAL Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Workshop will give an overview of RCR topics, such as research conflicts of interest, authorship practices, management and protection of research data, use of AI in research, and more. Also, the Division of Research Integrity & Assurance will discuss how we can support you in meeting your research integrity goals. This workshop fulfills RCR training requirements of National Science Foundation (NSF) and USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture (NIFA) research projects. Investigators with National Institutes of Health (NIH) RCR plans can use it as part of their face-to-face requirement. This workshop is open to faculty, researchers, and students.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Join the Expanding Horizons Symposium - a showcase where this year’s faculty cohort will share their most ambitious, convergent research “Big Ideas” in a fast-paced lightning talk format. Each participant will offer a concise, high-impact overview of a research vision designed to move beyond strong individual scholarship toward larger, interdisciplinary, higher-impact work. Hear bold new directions take shape, and stay to connect with colleagues and campus research leaders as ideas spark conversation, collaboration, and next-step opportunities. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, potential partners, or a window into emerging trends, this symposium is designed to ignite cross-campus dialogue and foster innovative thinking. Don’t miss this chance to explore transformative ideas, build new connections, and be part of a vibrant academic community driving discovery forward. All are welcome to attend!

New to Research Development or looking to better leverage available resources? This session provides an overview of Research Development services and a hands-on introduction to Pivot, UT’s funding discovery platform. Learn how to identify relevant funding opportunities, refine search strategies, and set up customized alerts aligned with your research interests. The session will also highlight how Research Development supports faculty through strategy consultations, proposal development, collaborative opportunities, and the intake process, helping faculty position their research programs for competitive funding and recognition. Participants will also be introduced to ORIED’s Gateway structure and Gateway Managers and learn how these resources can support strategic research connections and funding development.

This is an instructor focused workshop and only faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.

What does the funding journey really look like and how can Research Development support you along the way? In this candid panel discussion, faculty will share their experiences working with Research Development, from early conversations and strategy development to proposal submission and award success. Panelists will reflect on what they found most helpful, lessons learned along the way, and insights they wish they had known earlier. This session offers practical perspectives for faculty seeking to better understand how to engage Research Development and strengthen their path toward competitive funding.

This is an instructor focused workshop and only faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.

Limited submission opportunities can seem opaque, confusing, and challenging to navigate. This session will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the University of Tennessee manages limited submission opportunities and help participants gain a clear understanding of the process. Topics will include what qualifies as a limited submission opportunity, how opportunities are identified and shared with faculty, the process for expressing interest and participating in internal competitions, and how internal review and selection processes are conducted. The session will also introduce Nominateapalooza, UT's annual internal nomination process for select external fellowships and awards, and explain how faculty can engage with these opportunities.

This is an instructor focused workshop and only faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.