Events

NIH Grant Writing Series | NIH Peer Review Process

This session covers the review and scoring criteria for NIH proposals and the intricacies of the NIH peer review process. Participants will learn how to tailor their proposal to fit the NIH criteria.

NIH Grant Writing Series | Responding to Reviews

Your grant went through peer review, but didn’t get funded. Now what? This session will address how to respond to the reviewers’ comments, interpret critiques, and use feedback from reviewers or mentors to improve your grant proposal.

Creating Your Community-Centered Dissemination Plan

Learn to develop research dissemination plans for your community-engaged research projects with actionable approaches to communicating findings in ways that are responsive, accessible, and meaningful to the communities they serve.

Ilini Union, Room A

Why Understanding History Matters for Research

Explore why understanding history matters for research and community impact. After viewing the Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad exhibit and brief partner remarks, join a panel discussion on how historical awareness should shape research priorities, advance social justice, and strengthen community trust.

Urbana Free Library