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Introduction to Fee-For-Service in OSP


Program: Research Administration
Presenter: Laura Kingsley, Executive Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 5/20/2026
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Who Should Attend: Department administrators, staff, and faculty who may be interested in fee-for-service work

The Office of Sponsored Programs has recently expanded its services to include a Fee-For-Service Team. Fee-for-service work is client-initiated and can be provided to external for-profit as well as not-for-profit clients for the benefit of the private and public sectors. This workshop will focus on what constitutes fee-for-service work, how it is different from traditional sponsored projects, and provide resources and tips for those who are interested in participating in fee-for service work.





Research Development at Pitt: A Guide to Funding and Grant Support


Program: Research Administration
Presenter: Tobias Rodriguez, Strategic Initiatives Manager
Office of the SVC Research
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 6/8/2026
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Who Should Attend: Faculty and staff interested in identifying, applying for, and advancing their research and scholarship careers at the university

This workshop is designed for faculty and staff interested in advancing their research and scholarship, whether early in career, experienced, or want to be more familiar with supportive resources on campus. The program includes an overview of the funding and Research Development resources and services available at the University. Specific topics include external and internal funding opportunities, limited submissions grants and awards, and tools available to faculty regardless of where they are in their research and scholarship lifecycle.





The Research Concierge Program - An Overview of Resources and Services for Faculty and Research-related Staff


Program: Research Administration
Presenter: Kerri Jackson, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives
Christine Barberio, Proposal Editor, Research Concierge Program
Stefanie Coburn, Pitt Research Navigator, Research Concierge Program
TBD, Proposal Project Manager, Research Concierge Program
Office of Sponsored Programs
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 5/15/2026
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Who Should Attend: All Faculty and Staff

The Pitt Research Concierge Program is designed to reduce administrative burden on faculty, enhance the competitiveness of research proposals, and expand the scope and reach of research development services to all schools and campuses. In this presentation, you will learn about our current list of resources and services, meet the service providers, and have an opportunity to ask questions.