Training Opportunities

ORD Training Sessions Fall 2025

This semester’s research development training topics are designed to familiarize faculty members, research scientists, and postdoctoral fellows with the many resources available at Rice that can be of benefit to you as you prepare your proposals. Join us to learn more about each of these topics, and in some cases entire departments, as our speakers share what their offices do and provide some tips and tricks for preparing strong proposals.

Rice Office of STEM Engagement 

  • Date—Wednesday, October 15, 2025
  • Time—1:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
  • Location—Provided upon registration
  • Eligible Participants—Rice faculty, research scientists, and postdoctoral fellows
  • Speakers—Carolyn Nichol and Matthew Cushing 
  • Registration is required and closes at noon on October 15, 2025.

How to Find Funding (includes Pivot-RP training)

  • Date—Wednesday, October 22, 2025
  • Time—1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Location—Provided upon registration
  • Eligible Participants—Rice faculty, research scientists, and postdoctoral fellows
  • Speakers—Jalon Martin and Jonathan Meyer
  • Registration is required and closes at noon on October 22, 2025.

Rice Office of Sponsored Projects

  • Date—Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • Time—1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
  • Location—Provided upon registration
  • Eligible Participants—Rice faculty, research scientists, and postdoctoral fellows.
  • Speaker—Felix Gadi
  • Registration is required and closes at noon on October 29, 2025.

DOD and DOE Early Career Proposals

  • Date—Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • Time—1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
  • Location—Provided upon registration
  • Eligible Participants—Rice faculty, research scientists, and postdoctoral fellows
  • Speaker—Jonathan Meyer 
  • Registration is required and closes at noon on November 5, 2025.

Rice Office of Research Integrity

  • Date—Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • Time—1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
  • Location—Provided upon registration
  • Eligible Participants:  Rice faculty, research scientists, and postdoctoral fellows
  • Speaker—Mickey Stevenson
  • Registration is required and closes at noon on November 12, 2025.

Office of Research Security and Export Controls

  • Date—Wednesday, November 19, 2025 
  • Time—1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
  • Eligible Participants—Rice faculty, research scientists, and postdoctoral fellows
  • Speaker—Tam Dao
  • Registration is required and closes at noon on November 19, 2025.