HACU 40th Annual Conference
40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2026 • Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center • Chula Vista, California
Research Proposal Writing Academy
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Post-Conference Event
From Idea to Impact: Research Proposal Writing Academy for Faculty Across the Disciplines
The Research Proposal Writing Academy is an interactive, one-day professional development opportunity designed to help faculty transform research ideas into compelling, competitive proposals for federal and private funding agencies. Whether participants are preparing their first grant application or refining a previously submitted project, this workshop provides practical tools and strategic guidance applicable across funding agencies and academic disciplines.
Registration
| REGULAR/ONSITE | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|
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$390 |
Research Proposal Writing Academy – Annual Conference Participant |
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$500 |
Research Proposal Writing Academy Only |
Agenda
Tuesday, Nov. 3
TUESDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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9:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
Registration & Networking |
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9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Morning Session: Positioning Your Research for Funding Success Facilitators: Barbara Endemaño Walker, Ph.D. John Crockett, Ph.D. |
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12:30 – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
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1:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Session: Building a Persuasive Proposal Narrative Facilitators: Barbara Endemaño Walker, Ph.D. John Crockett, Ph.D. |
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4:30 p.m. |
Closing Remarks & Adjournment |
Get in Touch
Contact Information
Please include your name, institution and campus as part of your communication.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
- Oralia De los Reyes, Ph.D.
- Assistant Vice President of Programs and Services
- 210-576-3244
- oralia.delosreyes@hacu.net
