Course info

Course name, AI & Grants Panel: Empowering Researchers in the Grant Writing Process

Office of Research and Innovation Type of course Office of Research & Innovation


About the course

Upcoming Classes

Class times are Eastern Time (UTC-05:00)

Class info 1

Sep 10 (Wed), 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Section Id: Fall 2025

Location: Online

  • Karen Fletcher
  • Brooke Gowl

Description

Securing research funding is a critical yet complex process, and artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the way scholars navigate grant writing. This panel brings together the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), Information Technology Services (ITS), App State's AI Enablement Team, and University Libraries, to explore how AI can enhance proposal development and improve funding success rates. Join us for a panel discussion on AI-driven tools, ethical considerations, and best practices for integrating AI into the grant writing process. This session offers valuable insights into harnessing AI’s capabilities to support research advancement at App State.

Panelists: Brooke Gowl, Research Development Specialist - Proposal Development and Competitive Intelligence, Office of Research and Innovation Michael Vaughn, Academic Technologist, Information Technology Services Michael Friese, AI and Data Governance Business, Information Technology Services Stephanie Bennett, Library Collection Management, University Libraries

Objectives

  • Identify AI-driven tools and strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your grant proposal development process.
  • Explore ethical considerations and best practices for incorporating AI into research proposals responsibly.
  • Improve funding searches using AI-supported products that help streamline proposal development.

Prerequisites

None

Administrators

  • Karen Fletcher
  • Brooke Gowl

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