Stay compliant with new U.S. government and UT System requirements! Join us to learn what, where, and when to disclose Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (FTRPs) as a UT researcher—especially if you’re involved in federally funded projects. The UT System recently implemented Policy RE0003, requiring that any participation in Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs be disclosed within UT’s system and in federal proposals and awards. Led by experts from UT Libraries, the UT Institute of Agriculture, and the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development, we’ll discuss what FTRPs to disclose, where disclosures are needed in proposal documents, and when to report updates. This session will also explore tools like ORCID IDs, SciENcv, and Key Personnel documents (e.g., BioSketches, Current & Pending Support forms) to streamline the process. Join us for an in-depth look at compliance essentials, Policy RE0003, and the best practices for disclosing FTRPs effectively!

This is a student focused workshop and students are given enrollment priority.

Join us for an engaging virtual workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of creating secure and effective online surveys! In today's digital landscape, collecting data and feedback through online surveys is more popular than ever. However, with this increase in usage comes the heightened risk of bot interference, which can skew your results and jeopardize the integrity of your data. Our workshop, hosted by experts from the University of Tennessee, will cover a range of topics to ensure you're well-equipped to handle these challenges: Designing Your Survey: Learn how to craft questions that are clear, concise, and tailored to elicit the most valuable responses. Ensuring Accessibility: Ensure that your survey is accessible to all potential respondents, regardless of ability or technical expertise. Bot Protection Techniques: Delve into CAPTCHAs, honeypots, and other strategies to safeguard your survey from bots. By participating in this workshop, attendees will not only gain a comprehensive understanding of survey configuration but also become proficient in implementing advanced bot protection measures. Whether you're in academia or industry, these skills are invaluable for ensuring that your data collection efforts are both efficient and secure.

Learn about the purpose and benefits of using data visualization. Find out what you will need before starting a project and what types of tools are available for general data visualization. ***LAUNCH PAD is a workshop series focused on helping early career faculty create a strong foundation to compete for external funding and recognition in research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. The series is also appropriate for research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other faculty who would like to improve their existing skills and knowledge. Attendees will learn about resources, strategy, and skill development across a broad range of proposal development topics. Each session includes a presentation and Q&A with Research Development staff and/or other subject matter experts.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This workshop provides an overview of how to use Pivot and other resources to find the right funding opportunities to support your research, scholarship, and/or creative activity. Attendees will learn how to create a customized Pivot profile tailored to your funding priorities and how to navigate the limited submissions process. ***LAUNCH PAD is a workshop series focused on helping early career faculty create a strong foundation to compete for external funding and recognition in research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. The series is also appropriate for research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other faculty who would like to improve their existing skills and knowledge. Attendees will learn about resources, strategy, and skill development across a broad range of proposal development topics. Each session includes a presentation and Q&A with Research Development staff and/or other subject matter experts.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

In order to succeed in the most prestigious national STEM and social science fellowship competitions, early career faculty should position themselves as especially promising researchers well before the year of application. This workshop will discuss the optimal sequence of very early career research and recognition, and provide an overview of the annual award nomination process at UT. ***LAUNCH PAD is a workshop series focused on helping early career faculty create a strong foundation to compete for external funding and recognition in research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. The series is also appropriate for research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other faculty who would like to improve their existing skills and knowledge. Attendees will learn about resources, strategy, and skill development across a broad range of proposal development topics. Each session includes a presentation and Q&A with Research Development staff and/or other subject matter experts.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Learn how Research Development services can help you secure external funding and recognition for your research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. This event provides opportunities to connect one-on-one with staff and learn about insights, partnerships, and resources that give proposals a competitive edge. ***LAUNCH PAD is a workshop series focused on helping early career faculty create a strong foundation to compete for external funding and recognition in research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. The series is also appropriate for research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other faculty who would like to improve their existing skills and knowledge. Attendees will learn about resources, strategy, and skill development across a broad range of proposal development topics. Each session includes a presentation and Q&A with Research Development staff and/or other subject matter experts.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed to demystify the concept of human subjects research (HSR) and clarify when Institutional Review Board (IRB) review is necessary. This session is ideal for both new and experienced researchers who enjoy understanding the “why” behind IRB submission requirements. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory definitions and criteria that distinguish research from other activities, such as quality improvement (QI) projects.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Big Hairy Grants: How the Heck Does Cayuse Work? Cayuse, UT’s internal routing system for external grants, can be daunting to even the most experienced of grantseekers. Annie Brown, Research Coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences, will walk attendees through the process of applying for a typical arts and humanities grant, answering all your technical questions along the way. ***Big Hairy Grants is a workshop series for arts and humanities faculty who find grants to be somewhere on the spectrum from bewildering to terrifying, or possibly even completely irrelevant. Through informal presentations and open conversations, faculty will learn to navigate the often intimidating, sometimes bureaucratic, but ultimately rewarding world of grants.

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

Big Hairy Grants: What Kinds of Grants Should I Apply For? Faculty attending this workshop will be able to speak with UT staff from ORIED to learn the difference between federal agency grants, foundation grants, and institutional grants as well as some of the quirks that come with applying to each. Presenters will provide inspiration from successful awardees for faculty looking to chart their own unique path to funding. ***Big Hairy Grants is a workshop series for arts and humanities faculty who find grants to be somewhere on the spectrum from bewildering to terrifying, or possibly even completely irrelevant. Through informal presentations and open conversations, faculty will learn to navigate the often intimidating, sometimes bureaucratic, but ultimately rewarding world of grants.

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

NCURA webinar discussing Building Complex Proposal Budgets Link to register: https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/240529ProposalBudgetsXL

This training provides a general overview of the outside interest disclosure process including guidance for what to disclose, when to disclose, and how potential conflicts of interests may be mitigated. Training sessions are tailored to individual groups such as faculty, staff, supervisors, and students and can be arranged during regular business hours. Contact Scott Canner at scanner2@utk.edu to schedule COI training.

The Core Facilities Program annual report process. How to complete the financial and user data portion of the report, why the reporting is important, and how it is used by leadership. This seminar is for core facility scientific directors, core facility lab managers, and business managers who will be assisting with the financial portion of the report.

This session will provide a demonstration of the new Current & Pending reporting tool available online. It will discuss how to find the report, run it, and how access is granted to run the report for college and department personnel. Additionally, there will be time for Q&A at the end of the session.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This training is a general overview of best practices for data security and management. During the hour, we will discuss fundamental research, in relation to research security, and best practices for securing data.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This educational session will be a hands-on demonstration on navigating the iMedris electronic submission system. This will showcase functionality such as submitting new submissions, attaching documents, and responding to provisos within the iMedris system. Training is focused for Arts and Sciences, but is open to all faculty, researchers, and students.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

The HRPP will host a one hour workshop on the role of Dept. Review Chairs and Dept. Heads in the review process for Human Subjects Research. Additionally we will provide updates for the new school year.

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

The HRPP will host a one hour workshop on the federal regulations for Exempt Category 1, which applies to research conducted in schools and other educational settings. Research in this category typically occurs in established educational settings and involves normal educational practices. This will be followed by a Q&A session. Sept. 9, 2022 at Noon

This is a researcher focused workshop.

The HRPP will host a one hour workshop on the federal regulations for Exempt Category 3, which applies to research on Benign Behavioral Interventions. A “behavioral intervention” involves the performance of a cognitive, intellectual, educational, or behavioral task; or the manipulation of the subject’s physical, sensory, social, or emotional environment. This will be followed by a Q&A session.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

The HRPP will host a one hour workshop on Human Subjects Research with students and how Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) applies. FERPA applies to the protection of identifiable education records. This will be followed by a Q&A session.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This session is designed for researchers who plan to projects that extend beyond the University of Tennessee for projects that work in a collaborative research environments with other institutions or plan to recruit international populations as research participants. The speakers will discuss the agreements required for collaborative research taking place across multiple institutions and the requirements to obtain IRB approval for projects that intend to work with international populations.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This session will be an overall introduction to the IRB process at UTK. It will cover the basic overall requirements when submitting a new application to the IRB including what the IRB requires in a protocol, creating meaningful consent forms, and requirements for other attachments. This session is designed to provide actionable information for investigators who are new to the University of Tennessee and experienced researchers alike. Focus group will be Arts and Sciences, but this topic is open to all faculty, researchers, and students.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

The HRPP will host a one hour workshop on an introduction to conducting Human Subjects Research (HSR) at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We will focus on how to navigate conducting HSR at UTK and how to transfer studies from a previous institution. This will be followed by a Q&A session.

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

The HRPP will host a one hour workshop on an introduction to conducting Human Subjects Research at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This will be online workshop followed by a Q&A session.

This is a student focused workshop and students are given enrollment priority.

The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) will host a one hour workshop highlighting some of the requirements for conducting research on the internet such as recruitment, data collection, and storage. This followed by a Q& A Session.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

The purpose of this workshop is to provide a platform for discussion and learning, focusing on best practices, challenges, and solutions in departmental review processes. It also aims to foster a collaborative environment among Department Review Chairs (DRCs). This workshop will provide an overview of the scientific review process conducted by Department Review Chairs and Department Chairs and provide insights on review strategies and structure.

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

This session will be an overall introduction to the IRB process at UTK. It will cover the basic overall requirements when submitting a new application to the IRB including what the IRB requires in a protocol, creating meaningful consent forms, and requirements for other attachments. This session is designed to provide actionable information for investigators who are new to the University of Tennessee and experienced researchers alike.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Follow the links below to various trainings presented by NCURA each week. Topics vary. Managing Your Email: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD0_QOStDU4 Shifting Focus To Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INB8YkyY2hw Subrecipient Monitoring UG Changes and Key Takeaways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqvtGY49sVA RSP Final Guidelines: Cybersecurity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvsWfrCb0WA Who Has to Stand Up a Research Security Program? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUa9JI_q1HA RSP Final Guidelines: Foreign Travel Security https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDg1EFyEkLg RSP Final Guidelines: Research Security Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OrcD9_V-fE RSP Final Guidelines: Export Control Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlMSBI66Ego Leadership Series: Email Communication Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5qWopmQ_W0 Leadership Series: Communication https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1fdaJ28Z4k Leadership Series: Clarity and Consistency with Goals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4N9uHq-2Ww&t=1s Leadership Series: Being Unafraid to Fail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWFXQBeIwfQ SBIR and STTR Disclosure Requirements and Prior Approvals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldljbrdFf2c What is a Culture of Compliance? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMsRkG9eDAE NSF Implementation of the Revised 2 CFR 200 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIZVl2Io_Dw NSF Foreign Financial Disclosure Report Requirements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7KNx_iT2M0 NSF FFDR Important Takeaways and Future Plans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn87sOlY-QM NSF Mentoring Plan Requirements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbah_zlHWzs

The NEH Public Scholars program offers grants to individual authors for activities leading to well-researched nonfiction books in the humanities written and published for the broad public. The program encourages academic writers in the humanities to communicate the significance of their research to the broadest possible range of readers. The workshop will feature presentations by Scot Danforth, the director of the University of Tennessee Press, and Alan Rutenberg, humanities fellowship advisor in ORIED. They will discuss how the application for the program differs from the standard NEH fellowship, and how applicants can imagine a project that appeals to prospective publishers and a broader audience. See https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/public-scholar-program for more information about the NEH Public Scholars program.

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

Presented by: Tom Hollon, PhD (ScienceSherpa.com) Join us for a workshop about winning NIH Grants. Hollon will share his 7 years of experience helping Michigan State University researchers win more than $130,000,000 in grants, mostly from NIH. If you’re having trouble getting a research grant, this talk plus Q&A time about often ignored or overlooked grantsmanship tactics is one you won’t want to miss. About the Presenter: Tom Hollon has been helping clients win grants and contracts since 2003, when he wrote a grant for a client that won $2 million. He has a PhD in microbiology.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This workshop provides an overview of the NSF’s CAREER funding program for assistant professors. The workshop will cover the proposal requirements and UT resources for supporting faculty in writing their proposals. The 2024 deadline for CAREER proposals is July 24. The workshop will be offered on two different dates. It will be the same content, so it is only necessary to register for one session. Monday, February 26, 10:00-11:00 Thursday, February 29, 1:00-2:00 Contact Diana Moyer (dmoyer@utk.edu) with any questions about the workshop.

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

The NSF CAREER Proposal Writing Series is designed to support faculty who plan on submitting a CAREER proposal. Topics include the education plan, broader impacts, crafting a persuasive narrative, discussion of funded proposals, and a panel with past awardees. Faculty will be encouraged to set writing goals and discuss their progress during the sessions. ***** This workshop is taught as a five-part series held on Tuesdays, 1:30-2:45. Session dates are April 23 (in person), May 7 (zoom) , May 14 (zoom), May 21 (zoom) and May 28 (in person). You only need to register once to enroll in the whole 5-session course; content builds each week, so drop-in sessions are not recommended.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Use this link to register for free: https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/240807NSPM33XL Description: Academic institutions are committed to maintaining openness and inclusivity in research, whether the collaboration is across campus, the region, or the globe. Institutions must uphold their missions while navigating a changing regulatory landscape and foster due diligence in international activities to mitigate risks and promote principled collaborations. This workshop will provide the latest information on NSPM-33 and relevant CHIPS Act research security requirements. It will offer attendees the opportunity to engage with each other on strategies for preparing for and implementing a research security program. University-wide awareness and engagement are critical for developing an effective program. Workshop leads will discuss how they have garnered institutional support for creating or updating university policy and processes in preparation for meeting NSPM-33 standards and elicit successful strategies from participants. Lastly, panelists and attendees will work in small groups and report out key strategic developments, investments, and resources that their respective universities have made. Learning Objectives: • Explain the latest information on NSPM-33 and relevant CHIPS + Science Act requirements and offer options for implementing them. • Describe how to develop and prioritize their institution’s research security program. • Identify strategies for engaging institutional leadership, the research community and key stakeholders to promote a culture of awareness and transparency. • Benchmark institutional preparedness and further identify priorities. • Utilize polling and small group discussion to collect and share innovative approaches and resources to develop a research security program.

This educational session will cover the regulatory criteria that the IRB uses for approval. This session is designed to provide researchers with a more thorough understanding of the regulatory criteria for approval for exempt research, expedited studies, and studies requiring full board review. Training is focused for Arts & Sciences, but is open to all faculty, researchers, and students.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This 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, 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.

Integrity of research depends on proper planning and management of data produced in your project. In addition, new Federal requirements increase the importance of DMPs for sponsored research. This class will explore how to develop and implement a DMP, including use of DMPTool.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

At the heart of impactful research is the concept of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), or the practice of scientific investigation with integrity. This session will explore a research project throughout its life cycle, from the standpoint of best practices to ensure research integrity. Topics covered will include research conflicts of interest, authorship practices, research data, and more. Also, the Division of Research Integrity & Assurance will discuss how we can support you in meeting your goals related to RCR. This workshop will fulfill the RCR training requirements of National Science Foundation and US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food & Agriculture projects. Researchers working on National Institutes of Health (NIH) projects that require RCR instruction can participate in this workshop as part of their RCR plan, as it meets the NIH face-to-face requirement.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This training is a general overview of controlled unclassified information (CUI). We will discuss different contractual clauses to be cognizant of during the funding process, and how UT approaches and monitors CUI. This session is open to all members of the University community (faculty, researchers, business managers, staff, and students). The presenter is Mary Jourdan, Assistant Facilities Security Officer, Export Control Officer.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Whether or not a formal Data Management Plan (DMP) is required with your funding application, integrity of your research will rely on how you manage the data produced in your project. This class will explore how to develop and implement a DMP, including use of DMPTool.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Shipping internationally can be confusing. This can be amplified when it comes to research materials. There may be additional factors for shippers to consider like documentation, country or end-user restrictions, licenses, or fees. Completion of this training will help you navigate the various requirements for international shipping. This session is open to all members of the University community (faculty, researchers, business managers, staff, and students). The presenter is Chris Godfrey, Export Control Officer.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This session, led by a panel of UT faculty members who are American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows, will cover authorship and publication best practices. Discussion will include Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and new University policy under development.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Following the implementation of new federal requirements and new University of Tennessee System policy related to foreign talent recruitment programs, the Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development (ORIED) and the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) will host a town hall discussion on international collaborations and research security. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT) encourages our researchers to engage with the world through international collaborations as an important part of meeting the University’s mission. The goal of this town hall is to support UT researchers as they navigate increased federal regulations to secure US research. Subject matter experts from ORIED and CGE will discuss the new federal restrictions and requirements, and will provide information about UT’s ongoing efforts to ensure our research community is able to comply with them. Researchers with close professional, educational or personal ties to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea are especially encouraged to attend, to ensure they fully understand the implications of these new restrictions and requirements.

This is a researcher focused workshop.