Events
Research and Innovation stimulates and encourages high-impact research, scholarship, creativity, innovation, and economic development. Research events – from lectures and seminars to conferences and exhibitions – emphasize the exchange of knowledge and discovery, while fostering connection and promoting collaboration.
Upcoming Research EVENTS & DEADLINES
The Research and Innovation Service Team provides professional development opportunities for researchers to achieve excellence and impact in their work. Tools, resources, and trainings are available to support navigating the administrative structures and processes within the institution, to improve grant writing skills and grantsmanship, and to facilitate collaborations within and among institutions.
Upcoming Research Events & Deadlines
December
- Dec. 15: Deciphering Feedback from Grant Reviewers (Hanover Webinar)
January
- Jan. 7: Deep Dive into Agentic AI 201
- Jan. 13: Intentional - Plan for a Remarkable Year
- Jan. 22: R&I Internal Funding Information Session
- Jan. 26: NC IDEA Spring 2026 Grants Information Session
- Jan. 29: Engaging with Industry Partners (Hanover Webinar)
February
- Feb. 2: Deadline for Research Achievement Award Applications
- Feb. 5: Wilmington Innovation Forum - How Entrepreneurs Work with Mentors
- Feb. 9-13: Love Data Week
- Feb. 10: CMS Planet Ocean with Dr. Jessica Whitehead (ICAR with ODU)
- Feb. 26: Revamping Your Grantseeking Strategy in a Changing Landscape (Hanover Webinar)
March
- March 5: Wilmington Innovation Forum - Making Smarter Systems: Content Strategy for an AI World
- March 6: Deadline for R&I Catalytic Funding Applications
- March 23-26: Health & Human Services Week – Health Without Borders: Connecting People, Professions, and Places
- March 26: Re-Imagining Broader Impacts in Grant Writing (Hanover Webinar)
Researcher Development Activities
Grant Writing Workshops—Support to improve grant writing knowledge and skills for elevated proposal development
Professional Development Series—Review a library of pre-recorded videos to introduce UNCW researchers to services available from Research & Innovation and other support partners as well as the basics of sponsored program activities. Topics range from finding funding and managing awards to cost share and subawards.