This workshop series is designed to help faculty engage with funding opportunities from diverse sources including foundations, industry, and more. Each session features faculty members who have successfully secured such funding and provides actionable strategies from Cornell experts.
We look forward to this series of interactive sessions led by experts who have firsthand experience.
Upcoming Panels
October 6: Using Social Media to Attract Research Support
This panel will explore practical approaches to sharing research online to open doors to collaboration, partnerships, and potential research funding. They also will address platforms, post frequency, trends and other tips for success.
Spring 2026 Panels
| Date | Panel | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2026 | Info Session: Meet the Funder: William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program | Cornell faculty interested in the William T. Grant Scholars Program are invited to join a special internal information session featuring Melissa Wooten, Senior Program Officer at the William T. Grant Foundation. This session will provide an overview of the William T. Grant Scholars Program and what makes for a competitive proposal. The Scholars Program is an annual and highly regarded early-career award that supports researchers committed to advancing knowledge that benefits young people in the U.S. ages 5-25. |
| 2/12/2026 | Spring Seed-to-Grant Funding Panel | This panel will provide Cornell faculty with a comprehensive overview of seed funding programs designed to catalyze collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives including opportunities from the Center for Data Science for Enterprise & Society, Center for the Humanities, Einaudi Center for International Relations, New York State Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) and the upcoming Future of American Agriculture initiative. Participants will gain insights into how these opportunities can strengthen research partnerships and enhance competitiveness for external funding. |
| 2/25/2026 | Meet the Funder: Pew Biomedical Scholars Program | Cornell faculty interested in the Pew Charitable Trusts Biomedical Scholars 2027 Program are invited to join a special internal information session featuring Donna Dang, PhD, Principal Associate and Sarah Kelly, Senior Associate of the Pew Charitable Trusts. This session will provide an overview of the Pew Biomedical Scholars Program and what makes for a competitive proposal. The Scholars Program is an annual and highly regarded early-career award that supports young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. |
| 3/4/2026 | Meet the Funder: Russell Sage Foundation (RSF) | Cornell faculty interested in the Russell Sage Foundation are invited to join a special internal information session featuring Stephen Glauser, Program Officer at the Russell Sage Foundation. The session will provide an overview of RSF’s core research priorities, including inequality, race and ethnicity, the future of work, and behavioral science, as well as programs exclusively focused on early-career faculty. Faculty will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Russell Sage application process, program fit, and upcoming opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for researchers interested in policy-relevant, theory-driven, and empirically rigorous work to connect directly with a major national funder. All faculty, graduate students, and research staff are welcome. |
| 3/18/2026 | NSF CAREER Funding Panel | The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) prestigious Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) supports early-career faculty seeking to build strong foundations for research and education in their respective fields. An expert panel will share strategies for crafting competitive proposals and provide valuable insights for both new applicants and those resubmitting. They will also discuss how to work with reviewer feedback effectively. The Research Development team will offer essential information to help you kick-start your CAREER grant development process. |
| 4/13/2026 | Securing Funding from New York State: Building Connections and Identifying Support | This program is geared to Cornell faculty interested in learning how to build strategic partnerships and obtain research support from New York State. The program will feature staff in Cornell's Office of State Relations in Albany and faculty members who have successfully secured state funding. |
| 4/29/2026 | CATalyzing Research into Industry | CATalyzing Research into Industry is a focused, high-impact workshop that brings together Cornell faculty, trainees, and life science industry partners for a focused day of connection and collaboration designed to spark new collaborations, meet needs, accelerate translation, and turn shared interests into action. Through curated matching, informal networking, and translational case discussions, participants will identify shared challenges, complementary expertise, and opportunities for partnership. This workshop is organized by the Center for Life Science Enterprise, Cornell's NYSTAR-designated Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) |
2025 Panels
| Date | Panel | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Research Corporation for Science Advancement: Supporting Early Career Faculty | Learn about how RCSA catalyzes science through community (Scialogs) and develops early academic careers (Cottrell Scholars & RCSA Fellows). |
| 11/13/2025 | Collaborative Pathways for AI Funding | Explore how collaborative partnerships drive AI research innovation and funding success. Engage with Cornell faculty and learn about institutional resources including the Cornell AI Initiative. |
| 10/1/2025 | From Lab or Field to Industry – Building Meaningful Connections | Learn how your colleagues have successfully partnered with industry, navigated funding opportunities, and worked with Cornell’s expert support staff to amplify the real-world impact of their research. From Lab or Field to Industry - Building Meaningful Connections - Key Insights |
| 11/2/2025 | Seed-to-Grant Funding Strategies for Success | Learn about seed funding opportunities that can help Cornell faculty develop collaborative, interdisciplinary projects that will attract external funding. |
| 5/15/2025 | Foundation Funding Strategies for Success | This session is aimed at helping Cornell faculty with securing foundation support for research. The panel will discuss pathways for foundation funding and offer strategies for successful awards. The panelists include faculty members with a track record of foundation funding and an institutional expert. |
Sponsored by
Research & Innovation | AAD University Foundation Relations & Corporate Philanthropy | Provost's Office of Faculty Development and Diversity