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 chess-research@charlotte.edu.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Research Security in a Changing World
Wednesday, January 21, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
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With research security becoming a central focus of federal policy, this session with Angelica Martins, Saul Sotolongo, and Lacy Kitchin from the Office of Research Protections and Integrity will explain current requirements and their impact on researchers. Topics include mandatory training, updated disclosure rules, export control essentials, considerations for international travel, and the evolving federal standards for research security data.

The Student Affairs Data Lake: New Possibilities for Research & Insight
Wednesday, February 4, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
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Join Ellissa Brooks Nelson and Mark Manning from Student Affairs for an inside look at the new Student Affairs Data Lake—UNC Charlotte’s innovative hub for integrated student engagement data. This session will introduce who we are, the structure of the Data Lake, how to request data, and creative ways this information can enhance research, analytics, and assessment across the college.

Resources from previous EVENTS

Fall 2025

Winning Research Funding with Russell Sage
The Pitch Lab: Crafting Research Narratives that Win
Navigating the IRB Process for Human Subjects Research

Spring 2025

Grants Life Cycle at UNC Charlotte
Funding Opportunities in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Introduction to Pivot-RP
Niner Research Basic Training
Preparing Grant Budgets