Mark your calendars to join OER for its Spring Events focusing on research funding strategy, tenure and promotion, pre- and post-award, faculty excellence, and more. All faculty are encouraged to attend.
Elevate your Research Funding Strategy: Making the Most of Grant Search Databases
Join Gail Fish from Strategic Research Development for a hands-on session to learn about UF Research-supported databases to locate funding opportunities and find potential collaborators. This session will cover Pivot-RP, DImensions.ai, and Scholars@UF. Attendees will have a chance to set up their Pivot profiles and receive synchronous in-person support. Bring your laptops!
Event Details: Monday, March 9, 2026; 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM; 2707 Norman Hall
Hosted by Dr. Ana Puig | RSVP to: anapuig@coe.ufl.edu.
All Things Pre- & Post-Award
Event Details: Tuesday, March 24, 2026; 11:00 AM; Zoom (Meeting Link, Meeting ID: 927 5392 7922, Meeting Passcode: 049781)
Hosted by Dr. Thomasenia Adams & Rosabel Ruiz
A recording will be available for faculty unable to attend; email anapuig@coe.ufl.edu for inquiries.
All Things Promotion (Non-Tenure Track Faculty)
Event Details: Tuesday, March 31, 2026; 11:00 AM; Zoom (Meeting Link, Meeting ID: 957 6319 3670, Meeting Passcode: 633637)
Hosted by Dr. Thomasenia Adams
A recording will be available for faculty unable to attend; email anapuig@coe.ufl.edu for inquiries.
Faculty Excellence & Advancement
This session will provide a high-level overview of the new Faculty Excellence and Advancement (FEA) system the University is using for Promotion & Tenure, Post-Tenure Review, Distinguished Professorships, Mid-Career Review, and Faculty Annual Activity Reports. Colleen Gaddy, FEA Program Manager, will highlight key features of the system, share tips for completing the FEA Activity Manager, and demonstrate how to export reports and upload materials for review.
Event Details: Wednesday, April 15, 2026; 10:00 AM; Zoom (Meeting Link, Meeting ID: 957 6319 3670, Meeting Passcode: 633637)
Hosted by Dr. Thomasenia Adams
A recording will be available for faculty unable to attend; email anapuig@coe.ufl.edu for inquiries.