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Scholars Institute Program (SIP)

Scholar Institute Program (SIP)

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce the spring semester UToledo Scholars Institute Program (SIP). This opportunity is designed to help prepare researchers with preparing successful grant proposals and developing a fundable research program. Participation in the institute is open to all non-tenured faculty members who are within their first 4 years of hire.

Participants will acquire broad perspectives and specific advice for developing an externally funded research program. 

Learning Objectives

  • Preparing Grant Submissions
  • Identifying External Sources of Funding
  • Effective Proposal Writing and the Review Process
  • Budgets and Proposal Research Goals
  • Accessing UToledo Resources
  • The Proposal Submission Process
  • The Award Process and Sponsor Requirements.

At the conclusion of the workshop, all participants will have the option to provide a two-page draft proposal summary for peer-review.

Other topics may be selected based on the interests of the selected participants.

Who may participate?

Participation is open to all UToledo faculty and postdocs.
Participation will be limited to 10 faculty members.
Preference will be given to those who have not previously participated in SIP.

When will this be offered?

The institute will be a one day workshop (typically during spring break). 

SIP Topics

Topics
Learning Objectives

Software Systems
  • How to find funding sources (SPIN etc.)
  • What’s been funded? 
  • Internal funding opportunities
  • Utilizing InfoEd

Grant Writing
  • Necessity and benefits of extramural funding
  • Developing your proposal ideas
  • Necessary characteristics of a fundable research project
  • Review criteria for two page proposal
  • Structure and content of the proposal
  • Strategic writing/common errors
  • What resources do you need to complete your project?
  • Connecting budget to project goals
  • Award life cycle
Visually Compelling Graphics  
Budgets
  • Starting the proposal process and budget
  • Core Facilities
Compliance
  • Jumping through the hoops: human & animal research subjects
  • Research compliance regulations - the essentials
Business Incubator
  • Commercialization, startup funding, and more.
Technology Transfer
  • Helping technology reach the market.
  • Patenting, transferring materials, confidential agreements, and other intellectual property matters.
Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center

Services include:

  • Benefit Cost Analysis
  • Demographic Analysis
  • Community Benefits Planning
  • Economic Impact Analysis
  • Policy Analysis
  • Program Evaluation
  • Spatial and Data Analysis
  • Strategic Planning

Registration

Please register by Monday, February 23, 2026
Maximum Registration: 10 participants

Register Here

Location

SIP will be held in the R1 Building, Executive Conference Room 2300B. The physical address: 2600 Dorr St.
If you need a parking pass please register your vehicle.

Questions

Any questions about this opportunity may be sent to the Grant Development team at Grant.Development@UToledo.edu.

 

Last Updated: 1/5/26