OSP Specialized Workshop

Building the Foundation for Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Join the Office of Sponsored Programs for Building the Foundation for Interdisciplinary Teamwork, a specialized workshop designed to help participants build and sustain effective interdisciplinary research collaborations. While interdisciplinary work brings together diverse perspectives to solve complex problems, differences in disciplinary norms, methodologies, and expectations can make collaboration challenging. This workshop explores practical approaches to assembling strong research teams, defining roles, fostering effective communication and shared accountability, and building collaborative cultures that support competitive grant proposals and successful sponsored projects.

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  Date: February 4, 2027

time icon Time: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM

location icon Location: KB 405

 
 

What Participants Will Gain

  • Strategies for building productive interdisciplinary research teams
  • Confidence navigating differing disciplinary perspectives and research methods
  • Techniques for defining roles, strengthening communication, and fostering shared accountability
  • Practical approaches to building healthy, collaborative research cultures
  • Insights for strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships that support competitive grant proposals and successful sponsored projects
 

Who Should Attend

  • Faculty pursuing interdisciplinary research
  • Researchers and principal investigators
  • Faculty preparing competitive grant proposals
  • Department chairs, deans, and academic leaders
  • Staff and administrators who support sponsored research and collaborative initiatives
  • Any UVU employee interested in collaborative research and interdisciplinary partnerships

Building Successful Research Collaborations

Successful interdisciplinary research depends on more than bringing together experts from different fields. This workshop explores practical approaches for developing collaborative teams that thrive throughout the life of a sponsored project.

Building the Right Team

Learn strategies for assembling complementary expertise, defining roles, and aligning collaborators around shared research goals.

Creating a Collaborative Culture

Explore practical approaches for fostering communication, trust, shared accountability, and productive interdisciplinary partnerships.

Strengthening Sponsored Projects

Discover how effective interdisciplinary teamwork strengthens competitive grant proposals and supports successful sponsored projects.

 

Questions or Assistance

Contact the OSP Event Coordinator

[email protected]   |   801-863-2199

Registration

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