D.C. Days 2025 Now Accepting Applications – Due Jan. 8

The CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education and the Grant Development Support Unit (GDSU) are now accepting applications for D.C. Days 2025. This program provides an opportunity for faculty researchers from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) to become more competitive by visiting federal program officers and federal funding agencies in Washington D.C. It enables researchers to determine if their basic research concepts align with the sponsor’s mission, seek advice concerning project design and appropriate funding tracks, and better understand the peer review process. Participants will be chosen through a competitive application process to attend the three-day trip. Applications are accepted from any interested faculty member; however, priority is given to those with the rank of assistant professor (pre-tenure), especially those who have grant writing experience. Previous attendees are welcome to apply; however, they will not be eligible for the GDSU stipend. Applications are due Jan. 8, 2025.