COMPASS Coffee Chats
The Office of Research Enhancement invites you to virtual conversations focused on grant-writing fundamentals, including finding your funding to federal agencies. These sessions will be facilitated by Luis Alcocer, Training Manager in the Division of Research, and are designed to support faculty and researchers across our campus.
| Session Dates | Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | NIH Grants | Online |
| November 19, 2025 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Exploring Global Frontiers | Online |
| December 12, 2025 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Academic Analytics | Online |
NIH Grant Writing Strategies
This coffee chat session offers faculty and researchers strategies for crafting competitive NIH applications. Whether you're preparing your first submission or refining a resubmission, this session will help you align your research with NIH priorities and communicate your ideas effectively to reviewers. We are honored to host UTRGV Faculty Dr. Sarah Williams-Blangero, Dr. Gladys Maestre, and Dr. HyeongJun Kim as distinguished presenters for this session. Their expertise and contributions to research and education enrich our academic community, and we look forward to an engaging and insightful discussion.
Exploring Global Frontiers in Research
Join us for a dynamic session featuring UTRGV faculty Dr. Patricia Teresa Feria-Arroyo and Dr. Luis Alcocer, as they share their experiences leading and collaborating on international research initiatives. From biodiversity and disease ecology to global health and innovation, this session will highlight how international partnerships are shaping the future of science and expanding the reach of academic impact.