Grant-related Workshops
These workshops provide faculty, principal investigators, and staff with information and resources to assist with developing and submitting proposals and managing grant awards.
Please review the descriptions below for our fall 2026 workshop series and register here to receive calendar invitations and Zoom links.
If you are interested but unable to attend, please contact Melanie Patton at [email protected]. Recordings and materials from previous workshops are available on demand.
SDSURF Workshops
MyRF for College and Department Administrators
Tuesday, September 22, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Brittany Logan (Enterprise Systems Analyst, Information Systems)
MyRF provides principal investigators, staff, and all levels of administration with direct access to individualized, detailed financial data, processes, and workflows associated with SDSU Research Foundation funds.
This MyRF workshop is intended for college and departmental administrators who wish to generate reports and review data for their colleges and departments. It is helpful to have a MyRF account created before attending this workshop.
If you need a MyRF account, please email Janet Harry [email protected] and include your RedID and which college or department you need access to. Requests will be routed to deans/department chairs for approval.
MyRF Basics for Principal Investigators and Project Administrative Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Presenters: Brittany Logan (Enterprise Systems Analyst, Information Systems)
MyRF provides principal investigators, staff, and all levels of administration with direct access to individualized, detailed financial data, processes, and workflows associated with SDSU Research Foundation funds.
This MyRF workshop is intended for PIs and project administrative staff who wish to generate reports and review budget, expense, and transaction data for their individual projects.
It is helpful to have a MyRF account prior to attending this workshop. If you need an account, your PI or other project staff can set up an account in MyRF under Fund Management – User Security.
New Workshop! Hiring with Confidence: Effective Hiring Practices at SDSURF
Thursday, October 8, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenters: Claire Borja (Training and Compliance Manager, Human Resources), Ana Fox (Human Resources Manager, Human Resources), and DJ Wilson (Training and Compliance Associate, Human Resources)
Building a great team is key to your success. Join the Human Resources team for a deep dive into successful hiring practices. You will leave this session confident in how to best source, interview, and select candidates for your team. Both new and returning principal investigators will learn something in this interactive session!
Research Cybersecurity and Compliance: What Researchers Need to Know
Thursday, October 22, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Presenters: Michael Farley (Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology) and Ricardo Fitipaldi (Chief Information Security Officer, Information Technology)
This workshop will provide researchers with practical guidance on cybersecurity and compliance throughout the research lifecycle. Topics will include protecting research data, understanding sponsor and regulatory requirements, managing technology and security risks, and recognizing when additional safeguards or institutional review may be needed. Participants will also learn about SDSU resources and support available to help researchers meet these requirements while conducting their work securely and effectively.
Money Moves: Accounts Payable (AP) and Purchasing Essentials
Wednesday, October 28, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenters: Femi de Ala (Accounts Payable Manager/Interim Payroll Manager, Accounts Payable and Payroll) and Charla Mullen (Procurement Manager, Procurement)
This workshop will introduce you to the Research Foundation’s Accounts Payable department. We will walk you through vendor onboarding and payment processes in Emburse, including fellowship/scholarship requests, payments, advances, general and travel reimbursement requests, and more. If you have specific questions for our experts, please email [email protected].
Beyond the Bench: Strategic Storytelling for High-Impact Grants and External Collaborations
Wednesday, November 4, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Presenters: Tommy Martindale (Director, Technology Transfer Office), Brendan Daly (Senior Innovation and Licensing Manager, Technology Transfer Office), and Tolulope Perrin-Stowe (Business Development and Licensing Associate, Technology Transfer Office)
This workshop reveals how to transform complex technical data into high-impact narratives tailored for decision-makers who are not specialists in your field. Participants will be introduced to strategic framing techniques to elevate grant proposals, clearly articulate the broader value of their science to funding agencies, and effectively relay the novelty and impact of their work to industry partners and external collaborators.
SDSU Division of Research and Innovation Workshops
Space is limited to about 10 participants each semester. We will also offer the workshops in the spring semester.
If you have any questions, please contact Research Advancement at [email protected].
Grants and Research Enterprise Writing (GREW) for Postdocs
The application portal is now open for the Fall 2026 GREW for Postdocs workshop. You can find more information and submit your application here. The application deadline is September 22. This 4-session workshop will be held on Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, and 30. Sessions run from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on campus and are in person.
Grants and Research Enterprise Writing (GREW) for Faculty
The application portal for the Fall 2026 GREW for Faculty workshop will open on September 14 on InfoReady and the SDSU Engagement Hub. The application deadline is October 25. The Fall 2026 GREW for Faculty Workshop will be held on November 7, 14, 21, and December 5.
