This series will provide individuals with information on obtaining funding from government and private agencies.  These brown bag sessions will feature program officers from different funding organizations or faculty who have extensive experience obtaining grants from various sources. The series is relevant to anyone who applies for grants.

The sessions are FREE.  Bring your own lunch; beverages and dessert and provided.  Registration is appreciated, but not required.

All sessions are held from noon-1:30 pm. Please note location for each session.

2007-2008 Schedule

Wednesday, September 19 - BST S100A
Disease-related Foundations
Michael Zigmond, PhD
Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Neurobiology
Associate Director for Research and Training
Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
University of Pittsburgh

Thursday, October 25 - BST S100A
Grants from the National Institutes of Health
John Jakicic, PhD
Chair, Department of Health and Physical Activity
Director, Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center
University of Pittsburgh

Thursday, January 24 - BST S100A
Learn about research assistance available to you!
Shannon Valenti & Mary Fisher
University of Pittsburgh, CTSI

Monday, March 31 - Victoria Bldg, Rm 260 NOTE ROOM CHANGE
Obtaining Grants for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Training
Michael Zigmond, PhD
Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Neurobiology
Associate Director for Research and Training
Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders
University of Pittsburgh

Thursday, April 10 - BST S100A
Grants from the National Science Foundation
Aixa Alfonso, PhD
Program Director
National Science Foundation

Wednesday, May 7 - BST S120  NOTE ROOM CHANGE
Grants from the National Institutes of Health
Beth-Anne Sieber, PhD
Program Director
National Institutes of Health, NINDS

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