Resources & Workshops
A variety of resources and workshops for faculty and students are available throughout the year. Sign up for the CLA Research newsletter to receive event, resources, and funding opportunity notifications!
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CLA Research Services Workshops
Join the CLA Research Development staff for an interactive overview of UMN resources for finding funding opportunities, including Pivot. A representative from the UMN Foundation will also provide information on finding and applying for foundation grants.
Presenters:
Alexandra Brown, Research Development Coordinator for Arts and Humanities, CLA
Chris Opsal, Research Development Coordinator for Social Sciences, CLA
Friday, September 25, 12-1pm | Online
This workshop explores how AI can be responsibly and creatively integrated into every stage of the research lifecycle, from early conceptualization to publication and knowledge dissemination. Together, we will examine what is possible with emerging AI tools while carefully scrutinizing key ethical considerations, copyright nuances, and methods for maintaining scholarly rigor. Designed to spark open, interdisciplinary dialogue, this workshop invites scholars at all career stages -- senior and junior faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and staff across CLA -- to share perspectives, address challenges, and imagine future possibilities. Bring your questions, insights, and current projects!
Presenters:
- University AI Hub
- Galin Jones, Vice Provost for Artificial Intelligence
- Psychology’s AI and Research Committee
- Andrew J. Oxenham, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Distinguished University Teaching Professor, Associate Chair for Research
- Munkhtuya (Tuya) Aziz, IT Research and Security Project Manager
- Liberal Arts Technologies and Innovation Services (LATIS)
- Alicia Hofelich Mohr, Research Support Coordinator
- Michael J. Beckstrand, Mixed-Methods Research Associate
- Interdisciplinary AI research collaboration
- Claire Halpert, Associate Professor, Linguistics, CLA
- Alvin Zhou, Assistant Professor, Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication, CLA
Thursday, October 29, 12-1pm | Lind Hall 325 | Lunch Provided
Managing a grant budget effectively is critical to the success of any research projects. This workshop walks CLA researchers through the essentials of pre-award and post-award financial management and the grant submission lifecycle. Participants will explore the new ORGP Research and Grant Flowchart, gaining practical clarity on navigating the MN-GEMS system, tracking expenses, and ensuring compliance from grant proposal to execution.
Presenter: Christy Dickinson, Grants Management Coordinator, Fiscal Administration
Wednesday, November 18, 12-1pm | Online
Research & Innovation Office, Research Ethics Week
Research Ethics Week is an annual week-long series of college and department-led educational opportunities focused on professional development and best practices to promote, maintain, and model high standards of ethics and integrity in research.
Liberal Arts Technologies and Innovation Services (LATIS) Workshops
LATIS offers a series of workshops that are free and open to all faculty and graduate students. Join the LATIS Research Workshops Google Group to be the first to learn about workshops. Joining the group is highly recommended as these workshops are popular and often fill to capacity. You can view the slides and materials from past workshops at the LATIS Workshop Materials website.
Data Science and AI Hub
The AI Hub serves as the University’s central engine for AI leadership—aligning education, research, operations, and external partnerships under a cohesive strategy. As part of this growth, we are centralizing our digital footprint to provide a unified resource for students, faculty, and researchers.
Dive into UMN's Data Science and AI Hub
Minnesota Population Center
The Minnesota Population Center (MPC) provides workshops to faculty, staff, and students with encouragement to present their research and other works in progress and to pursue professional training and development. Workshops are scheduled on Fridays from 12:15pm-1:15pm during the academic year.