The Office of Research Development curates a list of upcoming webinars, workshops and training opportunities led by external entities and sponsoring agencies. These opportunities cover topics in grant writing, professional development, updates to sponsor guidelines, information regarding specific funding mechanisms, and more.
The list below is not exhaustive. If you have recommendations for opportunities that may be of interest to the UMass Lowell (UML) research community, please email: RD@uml.edu.
Also, access additional resources from consultants.
Upcoming Opportunities
Engaging with Industry Partners hosted by Hanover Research- Thursday, January 29, 2026 from noon-12:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
- Overview: Building strong relationships with industry partners can open new avenues for funding and collaborative research. In this webinar, we offer practical strategies for building successful industry partnerships, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural differences and aligning goals for mutual benefit. Attendees will learn how to communicate effectively, initiate collaborations, and leverage a wide range of engagement opportunities.
- Register for the Engaging with Industry Partners webinar.
Sponsor-Specific Opportunities
- National Science Foundation Events - search for events, webinars, and office hours with program officers related to a specific solicitation.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Calendar - the calendar lists no-fee, NIH Institute-sponsored or related events including seminars and workshops.
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Workshops, Resources, and Tools - search events and supports available for NEH grant applicants, including recordings of past virtual grant workshops.
ResourcesResources from Consultants and Institutions
AtKisson Training Group
- Brown Bag Video Library
- AtKisson Training Group Blog
- Subscribe to the AtKisson Training Group mailing list
Bouvier Grant Group
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)
- UMass Lowell is an institutional member of the NCFDD, which provides all of UML’s faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students free access to a number of the NCFDD’s programs and resources. To activate your membership, click "Become a Member" on the NCFDD website, and search for "University of Massachusetts Lowell" as the institution.