CHESS Research Webinar Series

CHESS offers periodic webinars for faculty about research-related topics, including the process of applying for external funding at UNC Charlotte. The webinars are open to faculty and staff at all levels. Please click on the links below for more information and to register for each session. Questions can be directed to Alexander Beets (abeets@charlotte.edu).

Fall 2025 Schedule

Winning Research Funding with Russell Sage
Wednesday, September 17, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
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Seeking research funding is an increasingly competitive process and preparing a successful application can be a challenging and time-consuming exercise. This webinar will provide a practical overview of applying for research grants from the Russell Sage Foundation. Program staff from the foundation will discuss their funding priorities, the grant writing and review process, the basics of what makes a good grant proposal, processes for developing ideas for funding and budgeting, and specify what to include in research proposals.

The Russell Sage Foundation was established by Margaret Olivia Sage in 1907 for “the improvement of social and living conditions in the United States.” It dedicates itself to strengthening the methods, data, and theories of the social sciences in order to better understand societal problems and develop informed responses. The foundation supports visiting scholars in residence and publishes books and a journal under its own imprint. It also funds researchers at other institutions and supports programs intended to develop new generations of social scientists.

Navigating the IRB Process for Human Subjects Research
Wednesday, November 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Does your research involve interviews, surveys, focus groups, or other ways of collecting data from human subjects? Do you use secondary datasets with information about people? This webinar will demystify the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, clarify ethical considerations, and offer practical tips for successful submissions. Learn directly from UNC Charlotte’s IRB Manager Cat Runden and get your questions answered to ensure your research meets all compliance standards.

Resources from previous webinars

Grant Life Cycle at UNC Charlotte (presentation slides)
Funding Opportunities in the Humanities and Social Sciences (Hanover slides; Pivot slides)
Niner Research Training (presentation slides)
Preparing Grant Budgets (presentation slides)