The current moment has made it even more important that researchers know about the life cycle of a grant from funding discovery to post-award management, and the networks of people who can support them through each stage.

This session will review the extensive resources available to early-career researchers at the University to help them succeed with funding for research, as well as provide best-practices throughout the award lifecycle. Learn the differences when working with various funders and have an opportunity to ask questions directly to experienced research administrators.

Speakers:

- Elizabeth Adams, Office of Research and Project Administration

- Courtney Kohut, Office of Research and Project Administration

- Maureeen Thompson-Siegel, Research Development Office

This event is hosted by the Princeton University Graduate School as part of the 2025 GradFUTURES Forum, a weeklong professional development conference for graduate students offering opportunities for meaningful professional growth and exploration of futures within and beyond the academy. With many inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, career panels, and networking receptions, the 2025 GradFUTURES Forum is open to the broader graduate community at Princeton and beyond. Sponsorship of an event does not constitute institutional endorsement of external speakers or views presented.