The Funding Edge: Thriving in Today’s Research Climate

Description

In a research environment defined by shifting priorities, tighter budgets, and increasing competition, securing research funding has become more challenging. This practical seminar helps researchers at all career stages navigate these changes and strategically pursue funding opportunities with confidence. Presenters provide attendees with actionable tools for identifying aligned opportunities, strengthening proposal competitiveness, and building partnerships that enhance funding success. This seminar is ideal for both early-career researchers and established researchers seeking resilience and adaptability in today's evolving funding environment.

Presentations

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Convention Center - Summit 4, The Park @TLM, Hall D

From Gap to Growth: Bridge Support and Diversifying Funding Sources

Kimberly Ann Brown, MD, FAASLD, FAST, AGAF | Presenter
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Convention Center - Summit 4, The Park @TLM, Hall D

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools to Grant Proposal Success: Best Practices

Douglas A. Simonetto, MD | Presenter
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Convention Center - Summit 4, The Park @TLM, Hall D

Competing in the New National Institutes of Health Era: What's Changed—and How to Respond

Jessica L Mellinger, MD | Presenter
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Convention Center - Summit 4, The Park @TLM, Hall D

Panel Discussion and Question-and-Answer Period

Mohammad Qasim Khan, MBBS, MS, FRCPC | Moderator

Objectives

  • Describe changes in the funding landscape including recent changes to National Institutes of Health review criteria.
  • Review how to align proposal structure, narrative focus, and required documentation to meet updated expectations.
  • Identify opportunities for bridge funding and alternative sources of funding such as industry partnerships, consortia, and philanthropy.
  • Apply rapidly evolving artificial intelligence tools effectively during the grant development process while maintaining compliance with funder requirements and authorship standards.