Grant Seeking Strategies & Introduction to the UW-Grants Database

In this workshop, you will get an introductory overview of the proposal writing process, including what funders are looking for in grant applications and strategies for research. Stay for the optional hands-on session to work with the Foundation Directory Online database.

Register early! Space is limited.

12:00 - 12:45 pm Optional lunch meet-up at Library Mall food carts

Let's meet at noon at Library Mall for a self-purchase food cart lunch and networking! Look for someone with an AFP sign!

1:00 - 2:00 pm presentation

Ellen Jacks will share resources available to us at the Grant Information Library.
2:00 - 2:30 pm Option hands-on session

If you are staying for the hands-on session, you will need a NetID login. During registration, we will ask you for additional information.

SPEAKER BIO

Ellen Jacks (she/her) is the Grant Information Librarian for the UW-Madison Libraries and a Public Services Librarian at Memorial Library. As part of her work, she manages the Grants Information Collection at Memorial Library and helps to coordinate the Ask a Librarian services. Ellen received her master’s degree in ethnomusicology in 2005 and a master’s degree in library science in 2011 (both from UW-Madison) and has been in her current position since January 2013.

Location: Memorial Library, 728 State St, Madison, WI 53706

Parking: There is limited parking on the streets surrounding Memorial Library. Watch for parking and meter signs to ensure you are in a legal space. Parking garages are located in downtown Madison. You can check space availability here. The closest lot to Memorial Union will be the State Street Campus Garage. Additionally, UW Madison parking garages are located around campus. The closest lot to Memorial Union will be the Helen C White Parking Garage. More information can be found here for UW Madison lots. 

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