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.
January 26: 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.
December 1: 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).
November 13: 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.
October 1: 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
September 2: 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.
Seed-to-Grant Funding Strategies for Success - Key Insights
May 15: 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.
Foundation Funding Strategies for Success - Key Insights
Sponsored by
Research & Innovation | AAD University Foundation Relations & Corporate Philanthropy | Provost's Office of Faculty Development and Diversity