Watch Now: Archived Event Videos
Explore past workshops, seminars, and research programs in the Office of Research and Innovation’s event archive below:
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Redirect ItemBeyond the Award: Strengthening Relationships and Demonstrating Impact , redirect
In collaboration with the Office of Research and Innovation and hosted by Foundation Relations, this session focuses on post-award strategies for communication, stewardship, and sustaining a strong relationship with a foundation funder.
Date: Nov 19, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemFrom Idea to Impact: Advancing Proposals to Foundations , redirect
The Virginia Tech Foundation Relations Team discusses post-award strategies for communication, stewardship, and sustaining a strong relationship with a foundation funder.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemA Conversation with Foundation Funders: Tips for Success , redirect
Hosted by Virginia Tech Foundation Relations, in collaboration with the Office of Research and Innovation, program officers from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Doris Duke Foundation, and the Research Corporation for Science Advancement discuss their organizations' missions, priorities, and tips for successful engagement.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemDemystifying Philanthropic Foundations , redirect
The Foundation Relations team, in collaboration with the Office of Research and Innovation, provides an information session on philanthropic foundations. Learn about the types of foundations, how to identify potential external funders, current trends in philanthropy, how to develop a compelling proposal, and the ways in which Foundation Relations can assist in efforts to secure support from foundations.
Date: Aug 07, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemStrategies for Boosting Research Impact and Visibility , redirect
Hosted by the Office of Research and Innovation in partnership with the University Libraries, this seminar provides an overview on research-backed strategies for boosting researcher visibility and impact, without gaming the system. Speakers and University Libraries experts Rachel Miles and Emily Mazure share details on researcher profile management, strategies for audience expansion, and services and tools for making data-driven decisions.
Date: Apr 24, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemNational Science Foundation CAREER Program Workshop 2025 , redirect
The 2025 NSF CAREER Award workshop offered proposal tips and insights from Virginia Tech faculty awardees and research leadership.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemNational Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program Info Webinar , redirect
Learn how to assemble a competitive National Science Foundation Research Traineeship proposal focused on interdisciplinary STEM education, sustainability, and long-term research impact.
Date: Apr 10, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemFinding Funding Opportunities through Elsevier's Funding Institutional , redirect
Learn to navigate Funding Institutional to find and track funding opportunities, set alerts, and explore award data in this one-hour session.
Date: Apr 01, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series - Seeking Funding from Foundations , redirect
Learn the basics of foundation funding and how Virginia Tech’s Foundation Relations team supports faculty in pursuing non-federal research grants.
Date: Mar 19, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: National Institutes of Health R-Series Grants , redirect
Kirsten Nielsen explains the NIH R-series grant process, panel review mechanics, and common proposal pitfalls that can impact funding success.
Date: Feb 04, 2025 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Understanding Limited Submissions - Guidelines, Process and Popular Programs , redirect
This installment of the Research Development Series reviews some of the most popular annually recurring limited submission programs, explaining how the internal competition process works at Virginia Tech, and offering guidance for navigating it successfully.
Date: Oct 08, 2024 - -
Redirect ItemProtecting Innovation - A Research Security Forum: Research Security at Virginia Tech , redirect
In this seminar, the Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance provided a research security overview as the first in a series of presentations, workshops, and panels throughout the academic year focusing on different topics related to research security, including undue foreign influence, international travel, international collaborations, foreign talent recruitment programs, insider risk, cybersecurity, and counterintelligence.
Date: Sep 25, 2024 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series - Best Practices for Engineering Research Center Proposals , redirect
The National Science Foundation’s Engineering Research Center program is one of the agency’s largest, most prestigious, and most competitive recurring programs. This seminar addresses what makes a strong Engineering Research Center concept, essential elements for a successful center, components of a compelling proposal, and resources available at Virginia Tech.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 - -
Redirect Item2024 Virginia Tech National Science Foundation CAREER Program Workshop , redirect
Randy Heflin, senior associate vice president for research and innovation, provides an overview of the CAREER program, strategies for developing a successful submission, and tips on creating a compelling project summary. Designed for junior level, tenure-track faculty.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Seedfunding - How to Find It, How to Win It, How to Use It , redirect
In this Research Development Series panel discussion, an investment institute director and four researchers who have successfully used seed investments to advance their research programs share their insights on how to make the most of these investments. The conversation includes guidance on finding these opportunities, identifying when a particular project is a good candidate for seed funding, putting together a strong application, allocating the funding strategically, and turning a small project into the foundation for a larger one.
Date: Mar 12, 2024 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Strategies for Moving Forward When a Proposal is Declined , redirect
Having a proposal declined by the sponsor is a fixture of the academic experience. It’s rarely the end of the story; in fact, it’s often a necessary step to winning a future proposal. Learning how to mine reviews for useful guidance and evaluate what to do next – whether it’s resubmitting that application or shifting focus to another project – is an essential skill for successful researchers. Experienced researchers share their insights on common reasons funding applications fail, how to determine the best strategy when a proposal is declined, and how to interpret and respond effectively to reviewer’s comments to craft a revised version that’s more competitive.
Date: Feb 16, 2024 - -
Redirect ItemBoosting Research Impact and Visibility , redirect
In this session, attendees will learn research-backed tips to boost citations and increase visibility - without gaming the system. These tips focus on the four stages of research presence, production, and promotion. Particular focus will emphasize making scholarship easier to find through researcher profile management and profile curation services, strategies for audience expansion, and services and tools for making data-driven decisions.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 - -
Redirect ItemFulbright U.S. Scholar Program: Opportunities for Faculty, Artists, Researchers and Professionals , redirect
Each year, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar program offers diverse opportunities for U.S. academics, administrators and professionals to teach, research, conduct professional projects, and attend seminars abroad in over 135 countries. Nicole Sanderlin, director of global engagement for the College of Engineering and Fulbright Scholar liaison, hosted this information session covering Fulbright award opportunities and the application process. Speakers included a member of the Provost’s Office to discuss fellowship leave, and a panel of former Fulbright grantees at Virginia Tech sharing their application experiences and tips. This event was part of Virginia Tech’s International Education Week 2023.
Date: Nov 14, 2023 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Collaborating with Virginia Tech's Investment Institutes , redirect
Virginia Tech’s investment institutes fuel research and faculty development by investing in high-risk, high-reward projects and convening thought leaders in their respective disciplinary focus areas. In this seminar, viewers will learn about the specific kinds of research being conducted in each Virginia Tech investment institute and the support, resources, and collaborations that are available to university programs and faculty.
Date: Oct 19, 2023 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Engaging with Industry to Develop Partnerships , redirect
In today’s rapidly evolving and interconnected world, the collaboration between researchers and industry is increasingly valuable for driving innovation, maximizing the impact of research, and solving real-world problems. This seminar is designed to provide new and experienced faculty with strategies and best practices to establish successful industry partnerships. Members of Virginia Tech’s LINK+LICENSE+LAUNCH will provide an overview of the resources available to support researchers from discovery to market. Additionally, Virginia Tech faculty will share examples of successful industry collaborations and lessons learned.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Essential Skills: Using Visual Design for Effective Communication , redirect
A picture really is worth a thousand words. Graphic design plays an important role in communicating complex ideas. During this one-hour session, viewers will learn the fundamentals of “good” design and the importance visual graphics play when conveying information that needs to be seen and easily understood by different audience types. The session will cover design processes, do’s and don’ts, and software used to create icons, infographics, and visualizations. Viewers will also see examples from various projects, proposals, publications, presentations, and websites, most created for students and researchers at Virginia Tech. Design is everywhere and how you present your research and data matters.
Date: Sep 21, 2023 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Establishing Collaborations with Virginia Tech's National Security Institute , redirect
On Mar. 8, 2023, Executive Director Eric Paterson provided an overview of the National Security Institute including its origins, aspirations, and research activities. Faculty from NSI lead a town hall style discussion about opportunities for Virginia Tech researchers to collaborate with the Institute. Successful partnerships were highlighted along with information on how to become involved with NSI’s research divisions.
Date: Mar 08, 2023 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Resources and Training for Virginia Tech Researchers , redirect
As part of its Research Development Series, the Office of Research and Innovation hosted a seminar designed for junior and mid-career faculty that provided an overview of Virginia Tech’s research and development support services and how to leverage them for success and career advancement.
Date: Oct 21, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Establishing Collaborations with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC , redirect
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is one of the nation’s fastest growing academic biomedical research enterprises and a destination for world-class researchers. The institute’s Virginia Tech scientists focus on diseases that are the leading causes of death and suffering in the United States, including brain disorders, heart disease, and cancer. In just over 10 years, the research institute has experienced unprecedented growth: doubling its enterprise and lab facilities in Roanoke, while also investing in brand-new laboratories on the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus in Washington, D.C. As part of its Research Development Series, the Office of Research and Innovation hosted an event for Virginia Tech researchers to learn about the Institute’s mission and portfolio. Learn more about Fralin Biomedical Research Institute research and how to take advantage of opportunities for collaborative teamwork.
Date: Oct 04, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Strategies for Winning National Institutes of Health Program Project/Center Grants , redirect
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide the largest amount of public funding for biomedical research in the world. The most substantial awards are program project/center grants (P-series) that support large, multi-project efforts that generally include a diverse array of research activities. As part of its Research Development Series, the Office of Research and Innovation hosted a seminar designed to inspire both experienced and new research faculty, by providing an overview of P-series grants and the winning strategies used by invited speakers.
Date: Sep 09, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Introduction to the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Regional Innovation Engines program , redirect
The National Science Foundation’s Technology, Innovation and Partnerships directorate has recently announced its Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. This unique program offers the potential for up to $160 million in funding over the course of ten years to encourage diverse regional partnerships that positively impact society, the economy, and the workforce. This program prioritizes geographic regions that lack well-established innovation ecosystems, as well as regions that have ecosystem members, yet lack innovation connectivity. In this video, the research development strategy team engages viewers to learn more about this exciting program, which aims to translate research into economic growth through regional coalitions of academic institutions, non-profits, industry, and government entities.
Date: May 20, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Collaborative Partnerships with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute , redirect
As part of its Research Development Series, the Office of Research and Innovation hosted an event for Virginia Tech researchers to learn about the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute's structure, operations, work with contracts and grants, pace, and funding mechanisms for mutually beneficial research and development growth.
Date: Apr 29, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Crowdfunding Supports Research , redirect
As part of its Research Development Series, the Office of Research and Innovation hosted a webinar for Virginia Tech researchers to learn more about the university’s crowdfunding platform JUmp that can be used to raise funds for research projects. Participants heard from Virginia Tech leaders who shared possibilities for what could be achieved with Virginia Tech’s crowdfunding platform while providing tips and tricks for use as a resource for funding priority projects. The creators of JUmp and LINK + LICENSE + LAUNCH professionals shared inspirational crowdfunding success from commercial and academic environments, providing insight on grass roots approaches to enhance projects and help transition intellectual property to market.
Date: Apr 22, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemNational Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Program Workshop , redirect
During the spring 2022 semester, the Research and Innovation office hosted a two-hour National Science Foundation CAREER program workshop for junior level, tenure-track faculty to learn how to prepare effective proposals for the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award program.
Date: Apr 14, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Best Practices for Winning a Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative , redirect
As part of its Research Development Series, the Office of Research and Innovation hosted a seminar that informed Virginia Tech researchers about what it takes to plan and win a Department of Defense’s Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Program award. MURI efforts involve teams of researchers investigating high priority Department of Defense (DoD) topics and opportunities that intersect more than one traditional technical discipline. For many defense problems this multidisciplinary approach serves to stimulate innovations, accelerate research progress, and expedite transition of results into a broad spectrum of DoD and commercial applications. Obtaining a MURI award is a significant career accomplishment that can assist with the pursuit of larger federal funding opportunities such as centers and institutes. Invited speakers shared their insight on the planning and submission process and key elements of a successful proposal. Additionally, MURI winners and participants described their strategies for submitting a winning proposal.
Date: Mar 25, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemFulbright U.S. Scholar Program Opportunities , redirect
The Academy for Global Engineering hosted an informational webinar for Virginia Tech researchers to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Guest speaker Aferdita Krasniqi, the Institute for International Education’s Fulbright Education Outreach and Recruitment specialist, provided information about award opportunities for the 2023-24 competition and tips for applying. The presentation is followed by a question and answer session.
Date: Mar 24, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemBroader Impacts: Connecting University Researchers to the Public Through Educational Outreach , redirect
Many funding agencies now require impacts that extend beyond an academic audience to benefit broader society. The Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology's Center for Educational Networks and Impacts (CENI) collaborates with university researchers to develop and evaluate educational outreach initiatives that are mutually beneficial to researchers and the public. CENI leverages an established network of formal and informal educators from organizations such as preK-12 school districts, museums, and the Virginia Tech Science Festival to help faculty share their research with public audiences. Associate Director of Broader Impacts Dr. Chelsea Lyles shares processes and support available to Virginia Tech researchers, while Gabriel Isaacman-VanWertz, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Jonathan Bradley, University Libraries, provide highlights from successfully funded collaborations.
Date: Feb 25, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Insight and Strategies for Obtaining National Institutes of Health R01 Funding , redirect
The Office of Research and Innovation hosted a seminar designed to educate Virginia Tech researchers about strategies for obtaining National Institutes of Health R01 funding. Experienced Virginia Tech faculty who previously obtained this type of funding provided critical insight and guidance about acquiring this type of funding. The presentation is followed by a question and answer session.
Date: Feb 23, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemFunding Institutional Training Workshop , redirect
Funding Institutional is a tool provided by Virginia Tech to support research program strategy by helping to identify active, accurate funding opportunities in a timely manner and provide insight into research that has already been funded in a specific area of interest. Hosted by the Office of Research and Innovation in partnership with Elsevier, the online training workshop is Virginia Tech research specific and will enable research administrators and researchers to gain insights into Funding Institutional. After this course, researchers will have knowledge to maximize access and management of funding opportunities.
Date: Feb 15, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Integrity and Scholarly Excellence Lecture Series: Improving Reproducibility, Replicability, and Credibility of Research , redirect
Improving open science and reproducibility is less a technical challenge and more of a social challenge. Current practice is sustained by a dysfunctional incentive structure that prioritizes publication over accuracy. Changing the research culture to prioritizing accuracy over having the work published will promote transparency and reproducibility, while not losing the engine of innovation and discovery that drives science into new domains. Guest speaker Brian Nosek, co-founder and executive director of the Center for Open Science, a non-profit organization in Charlottesville, Virginia, led a discussion about improving reproducibility, replicability in science. Session topics include policy, incentive, and normative changes that funders and others are adopting to improve research credibility and accelerate progress.
Date: Jan 20, 2022 - -
Redirect ItemOffice of Sponsored Programs Town Hall , redirect
On Nov. 3, 2021, the Office of Sponsored Programs held a town hall where members of the team provided an overview of their areas and the value and benefits that the office provides to campus for research administration.
Date: Nov 03, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Team Science , redirect
Today, modern research methods are more specialized and the world’s problems are more complex, requiring minds from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to come together in the form of team science. At this event, researchers are invited to learn how to succeed in the new landscape of team science, where true collaboration requires joint ownership and collective responsibility. Michelle Bennet, director the Center for Research Strategy in the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute, and internationally recognized expert in team science, shares what she has learned about high-performing, highly integrated research teams, and how to thrive in a collaborative environment. Discussion is followed with Q&A.
Date: Nov 02, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Solving Complex Problems Through Convergence Research , redirect
Growing Convergence Research at the National Science Foundation (NSF) was identified in 2016 as one of 10 Big Ideas for Future NSF Investments. Convergence research is a means of solving vexing research problems, in particular, complex problems focusing on societal needs. It entails integrating knowledge, methods, and expertise from different disciplines and forming novel frameworks to catalyze scientific discovery and innovation. At this event, Doug Maughan, who leads National Science Foundation’s Convergence Accelerator Office, shares how the NSF is supporting researchers who address compelling problems by integrating knowledge across disciplines. Discussion is followed with Q&A.
Date: Oct 07, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Identifying International Research Partners , redirect
Increasing research collaborations with international researchers and industry is key to enhancing the researcher’s portfolio, reputation, and impact. At this event, researchers will learn about opportunities to advance research and scholarship through partnerships with international collaborators and sponsors. Panelists will share experiences and advice for identifying, making connections, and developing relationships with international research partners. They will also describe existing programs and resources to support researchers in their endeavors. Panel discussion was followed with Q&A.
Date: Sep 22, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Engaging with National Laboratories , redirect
For researchers who want to learn about opportunities to advance their research and scholarship through partnerships with national laboratories, especially the Department of Energy National Laboratories. Panelists will share their experiences and advice for working with the National Labs, including Thomas Jefferson National Lab, Oak Ridge National Lab, Brookhaven National Lab, Los Alamos National Lab, and Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Those partnerships allow researchers to leverage unique capabilities and form relationships with experts from across the nation.
Date: May 20, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemExploring Diverse Postdoctoral Career Paths , redirect
While many postdoctoral researchers expect their training to lead to a career in academia, the reality is that only a small fraction of this group become tenured professors. The Office of Research and Innovation hosted a webinar with a panel of experts who provided insights about career pathways outside of academia that includes discussion of career opportunities in the government, industry, and research management sector.
Date: Apr 23, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemFinding Extramural Funding Faculty Workshop , redirect
The Virginia Tech Faculty Activity Support Team (VT-FAST) hosted a virtual workshop for Virginia Tech faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students to showcase how researchers can find governmental and foundation funding opportunities.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Accelerating Applied Research for Societal Impact , redirect
The Office of Research and Innovation hosted this event in the Research Development Support series with host Andrea Belz, director of industrial innovation and partnerships for the National Science Foundation, who shared how the National Science Foundation innovation programs move ideas from the lab to the marketplace, with the goal to strengthen America’s economy, health, and security. The talk was followed by Q&A.
Date: Apr 06, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Private Foundation Relations and Strategies , redirect
The Office of Research and Innovation hosted a virtual event for Virginia Tech researchers that want to learn more about the importance of foundations in funding research programs. Leaders of Virginia Tech research administration, advancement, and faculty provided their perspectives on how to establish and strengthen meaningful partnerships with philanthropic foundations. Panelist conversation was followed with Q&A.
Date: Mar 30, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: National Science Board Vision 2030 , redirect
The Office of Research and Innovation hosted its third event in the Research Development Support series with guest speaker Victor McCrary, vice chair of the National Science Board, who shared insights into the National Science Foundation’s National Science Board’s Vision 2030 report. The talk was followed by a Q&A with audience members.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: Journey Towards a Successful Engineering Research Center , redirect
The Office of Research and Innovation hosted their second event in the Research Development Support series focused on engineering research centers which included invited guest speaker Junhong Chen, the Crown Family Professor of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago.
Date: Feb 22, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Integrity and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Lecture Series: Machine Learning at Google - AI fairness and ethical quandaries , redirect
The Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance hosted its inaugural speaker event to launch the Research Integrity and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Lecture Series. As part of Virginia Tech’s commitment to support integrity in research, scholarship, and innovation, the division provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to gather and engage in discussions about important ethical dimensions of research.
Date: Feb 12, 2021 - -
Redirect ItemResearch Development Series: A Roadmap to Building Large-Scale Centers , redirect
The Office of Research and Innovation hosted a virtual event for Virginia Tech researchers that have near-term intention to write center proposals, pursue a large-scale funding opportunity of $10 million or more, and lead a center. Interested Virginia Tech faculty who are looking for the next chapter in their career or a new challenge, have ambition to run a large-scale center, in the process of writing a center proposal, and/or want to build a team, were encouraged to engage in the conversation to learn from a panel of Virginia Tech faculty who have successfully won center funding and know what it takes to achieve success.
Date: Jan 27, 2021 -