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
- May 12-13: Innovate & Elevate: Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop
- May 21: Coastal Entrepreneur Awards
- May 29: Strategies for Successful Interdisciplinary Collaborations Webinar
- June 26: Federal Funding Priorities in FY 2026 Webinar
- July 31: Storytelling in Grantwriting, Part II: The Plot Thickens Webinar
- Aug. 28: Advanced Strategies for Enhancing Your Proposal Narrative Webinar
- Sept. 25: Cultivating Relationships with Foundations Webinar
- Sept. 25: 18th Annual Research Reception
- Sept. 30: Ocean Innovation Conference
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.