Research Development Services offers a number of different seminars and workshops that can assist faculty in becoming more familiar with the resources available and strategies necessary to obtain funding for their research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Research and Scholarship at George Mason
Over the last six years, the Research and Scholarship at George Mason: Orientation and Refresher has helped faculty navigate the grant lifecycle and connect with resources that support externally funded research, scholarship, and creative activities. This year, the program has been retooled from a half-day virtual event into a series of one-hour sessions offered throughout the academic year, providing greater flexibility and opportunities to engage with topics most relevant to your work
Session 1. Working with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Monday, November 16th, 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The first session in the series will introduce faculty to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and its role in supporting externally funded projects. Attendees will learn how OSP assists with proposal submissions, coordinates required reviews and approvals, and manages contracts related to sponsored research and scholarship.
To join, complete the registration form
Short Training: “George Mason University Research Development Services”
Learn about how you can leverage Research Development Services and resources to enhance applications for external funding. This training is now available on Mason LEAPS.
Short Training: “Using WizeHive Platform for Limited Submission”
Learn how to use George Mason’s online platform for limited submission opportunities. This short training is available here.
Fall 2026 Faculty Success Workshop Series
The Faculty Affairs and the Office of Research Innovation and Economic Impact (ORIEI) Research Development Services is pleased to collaborate on this workshop series. Workshops are designed to address key issues central to faculty development and success. Each virtual workshop is mentored by experienced Mason faculty and staff. The goal is to have productive conversations and leave with concrete strategies for effective practices tailored to the needs of Mason’s faculty. Faculty from across disciplines and fields of study are welcome.
For more information please see: Faculty Success Workshop Series
Past Events
Introduction to Office of Student Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR): April 4, 2025
This seminar provides an overview of how George Mason faculty can leverage OSCAR to connect with undergraduate students to advance research, scholarship and creative activities projects at no cost. Video recording and presentation materials available here: Introduction to OSCAR 2025
6th Annual Research and Scholarship at Mason: Orientation and Refresher: January 14, 2026
Video recording and presentation materials available here: Research and Scholarship at Mason 2026
5th Annual Research and Scholarship at Mason: Orientation and Refresher: January 14, 2025
Video recording and presentation materials available here: Research and Scholarship at Mason 2025
The Mason Mechanical Engineer Podcast: Dr. Andre Marshall, Vice President Office of Research Innovation and Economic Impact, George Mason University, January 8th, 2024
Listen to Dr. Marshall discuss People-Centric Vision for the Technologies of Tomorrow
You Won a Grant. Now What?
April 9, 2021
Maggie Ewell and Amanda Fucci-Bartoszek, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Congratulations on winning a grant award! In this competitive environment, winning a grant means you did a great job putting together a well-written, compelling narrative that speaks to your ability to achieve the specific measurable outcomes that aligns with the funders’ goals. Once awarded, faculty are often eager to get started, but there are quite a few administrative tasks that need to be completed BEFORE you actually get started. Join us to learn the ins and outs, average timeline, and what to expect during post award set up – from lab safety, IRB and IACUC approvals to Conflict of Interest and Export Control plans and sponsors special conditions – this session will give you information so you can help us help you get started as soon as possible.
A link to the presentation slides and video can be found here: You Won a Grant, Now What?