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SPREE offers a wide range of trainings, educational services and expertise to assist you in your research development or securing funding and partnerships. We host workshops throughout the academic year and are available for department, classroom or other presentation needs. 

Internal Grants 101

This workshop showcases tips and tools to help you prepare your proposal for the APDC and 3M grant programs. We will review the application guidelines, provide templates and samples for proposal components, and offer feedback on draft proposal sections.

How to Submit an IRB Application

Do you intend to do research involving human subjects? Have you heard of the IRB and need to submit and application for your research but don't know where to start? Come learn about human subject research and the IRB at St. °µÍø½ûÇø. We will focus on how to submit an IRB research application, tools available, and answer any IRB questions you have.

Learn more about the IRB application process on (use your St. Kate login and Institutional ID stkate).

All Things Budget for Your Grant

This workshop will cover key considerations for developing a grant budget, determining personnel and non-personnel expenses, distinguishing between direct and indirect costs, and developing the budget narrative/justification. Learn helpful tips for building a sustainable budget and how to avoid common mistakes. Appropriate for grant seekers of all levels.

Additional Workshop Offerings

Finding Funding and Proposal Development

Grant Management for Principal Investigators/Project Directors 

This is a mandatory workshop for PIs and PDs, intended to provide award recipients with the tools and guidance necessary to manage grants. At the workshop, SPREE will provide updates on federal regulations governing grants and reminders on University spending policies and best practices. Challenges PIs/PDs experience managing their grants are discussed. 

Classroom Trainings and Workshops

SPREE is often invited to classroom sessions to present on several topics including research administration, grant funding, policy/compliance, and more—including even hosting grant reviews! Contact SPREE to visit about how we can support your students' learning.

Content Specific Group Presentations

We can also support by visiting your department or programs to allow your team to hone in on specific areas of external funding, research or engagement. Contact SPREE to discuss.

Key: (IP) - In Person, (H) - Hybrid