Below are the workshops that we offer throughout the academic year. For those who would like information about events but cannot attend when they are hosted, we provide access to event materials here. This list below does not include all the CFE’s workshops and events so please check the OU Calendar for CFE offerings each semester or reach out to us by filling out the Support Request Form. Links are also available to trainings that are available through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships, Office of Research Services (ORS) and the Grants and Contracts Accounting Office (GCA).
The Research & Creative Activities Team is available for grant writing and professional development workshops by-request. You may choose from any of our normally offered workshops, or, with enough advance notice, request a tailored workshop. The audience needs to include OU Norman affiliated faculty. To request a workshop, please use our consultation form.
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships (OVPRP) is advancing an impact-focused vision for research at the University of Oklahoma, emphasizing the university’s unique strengths in areas where it is particularly well-positioned to lead and deliver solutions. These include energy, extreme weather, health, and national security. The office serves as the hub for OU’s research ecosystem, driving outcomes that improve lives, strengthen communities, and fuel innovation.
The Office of Research Services supports externally funded research and sponsored activities within the university community. The office has responsibility for pre-award and award administration on the Norman campus and Norman campus-related programs on the Tulsa campus.
The Grants and Contracts Accounting (GCA) Office serves as a critical steward of the university’s externally funded research and sponsored programs. It is assigned the responsibility of invoicing, financial reporting, cash receipting, and audit coordination for all sponsored funding. The office provides centralized oversight and expert guidance to support the university’s research enterprise.
OU Libraries provide consulting, training, and tools to support faculty in their research and creative activities.
The Office of Research Integrity plays a vital role in upholding the University of Oklahoma's highest standards of ethics and integrity in research. The Research Integrity Officer (RIO) is committed to ensuring that research is conducted with the utmost integrity, honesty, and respect.
The OU Arts and Humanities Forum supports and promotes innovative, interdisciplinary humanities research that seeks to understand and transform our world. At the Forum, we’re dedicated to OU’s mission to change lives. At the Forum, we support humanities and arts education as vital pathways for training Oklahoma students in critical and creative thinking, clear and compelling writing, and observant and empathetic engagement. These are the fundamental skills needed by tomorrow’s leaders.
The University of Oklahoma’s AI initiative will position OU as a national leader in AI-driven innovation, leveraging its strengths in areas like supercomputing and weather analytics. This initiative will have far-reaching impacts on the university, its students, and faculty, while also playing a crucial role in preparing the workforce for the fourth digital revolution. By advancing AI research and applications, OU will contribute to Oklahoma and the nation’s economy, strengthen international collaboration, enhance security, and ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence across industries.
