Join SRD’s Virtual Lunch & Learn Series tailored specifically for new and early-career faculty embarking on their research journey at the University of Florida.

Each session is designed as a concise 50-minute virtual workshop held during UF Class Period 6, from 12:50 PM to 1:40 PM. These sessions offer practical tools, actionable advice, and institutional connections to accelerate faculty grant readiness. Attendees will also receive helpful handouts or other resources from each session.

Concept Papers and Contacting Program Officers: Learn how to translate your research vision into an effective 1-page concept outline and gain strategies for reaching out to federal program managers to solicit feedback before submitting.