OSP Specialized Workshop

Build a Long-Term Funding Strategy

Join the Office of Sponsored Programs for Build a Long-Term Funding Strategy, a specialized workshop designed to help participants develop a sustainable, long-term funding strategy that supports the research, creative works, programs, and scholarly initiatives they aspire to build. Explore UVU's three primary funding pathways, learn how they work together, and leave with a personalized funding roadmap for future success. Led by Dr. Ethan Sproat and other members of the Office of Sponsored Programs, the workshop combines practical guidance with campus-specific expertise to help participants build a funding strategy for long-term success.

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  Date: September 10, 2026

time icon   Time: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM

location icon   Location: KB 256

 
 

What Participants Will Gain

  • A framework for building a sustainable, long-term funding strategy
  • An understanding of UVU's three primary funding pathways
  • Strategies for leveraging internal funding to strengthen external grant proposals
  • A personalized funding roadmap aligned with long-term professional goals
  • Greater awareness of campus resources available to support funding success
 

Who Should Attend

  • Faculty interested in developing a long-term funding strategy
  • Researchers and principal investigators
  • Faculty preparing for future grant opportunities
  • Department chairs and academic leaders
  • Staff and administrators who support research, programs, or strategic initiatives
  • Any UVU employee interested in understanding the university's funding landscape

Explore UVU's Funding Pathways

Developing a sustainable funding strategy often involves multiple funding sources over the life of a project or program. This workshop introduces UVU's three primary funding pathways and explores how they can work together to support long-term success.

Planning, Budgeting & Assessment (PBA)

Learn how institutional funding requests can support new programs, strategic initiatives, equipment, and other university priorities while laying the foundation for future funding opportunities.

Institutional Advancement

Discover how philanthropic partnerships and donor support can help advance projects, programs, scholarships, and other initiatives that align with the university's mission.

External Grants

Learn when competitive grant funding is the right fit, how the Office of Sponsored Programs supports proposal development, and how external funding can build upon earlier institutional investments.

 

Questions or Assistance

Contact the OSP Event Coordinator

[email protected]   |   801-863-2199

Registration

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