The Hawaiʻi Mini-Hub’s first proposal writing and grant management workshop will be held May 29-June 1 in Honolulu. The deadline for registration is April 24.
The Hawaiʻi Mini-Hub, in collaboration with partners across the National Science Foundation’s Tribal Colleges and Universities Program network, is pleased to announce its first Proposal Writing and Grant Management Workshop, scheduled for May 29 – June 1, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
This workshop is designed to strengthen institutional capacity to develop competitive STEM proposals and effectively manage funded projects. Through a combination of presentations, small-group work, and interactive sessions, participants will engage in the practical “nuts and bolts” of proposal development, evaluation planning, and post-award grant management.
The workshop will be offered in two sequential groups:
Group 1 (May 29 – May 31) will focus on proposal development, review processes, and general grant management. Target participants are those who do not currently have an NSF TCUP grant and are planning to submit a future NSF TCUP proposal.
Group 1 sessions will provide an overview of the NSF TCUP program and its proposal requirements; review the fundamentals of budget development and fiscal management; provide guidance on developing strong intellectual merit and broader impacts statements; and offer strategies related to evaluation, reporting, and performance improvement, among other topics. A mock panel experience will also be provided.
Group 2 (May 31 – June 1) will focus on Hawaiʻi-specific processes and systems for Hawaiʻi residents who already have an NSF TCUP grant or experience with NSF TCUP grants. Participants will be offered focused discussion of grant management practices, including common pitfalls and key personnel transitions, and session related to policies and procedures specific to Hawai‘i-based institutions.
Participation is limited to 20 individuals per group to ensure an interactive, high-impact experience. Registration will be first come, first served, based on time of email confirmation, with priority given to Hawaiʻi-based participants. Please register by April 24. If space allows, Group 1 may be opened to participants from outside Hawaiʻi; however, Group 2 is specifically designed for Hawaiʻi-based personnel and may not be applicable to those outside the state.
To register, please contact either Frankie Harriss frankieharriss@mac.com or Lori Brown lschmidt@uttc.edu
