June 18, 2025

AI in Research Development

Learn practical AI implementation strategies, ethical considerations, and actionable prompts

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing research development processes and transforming how institutions identify funding, develop proposals, and build competitive research teams.

🗓 June 18th 2026

⏰ 12:00 - 1:00pm EST

📍 Online (via Google Meet)

What You'll Learn

• How AI can scan and match research foci with relevant grants from opportunity databases

• Strategies for leveraging AI in proposal writing assistance - from boilerplate text to draft refining

• Ways to use AI for researcher and industry partner matching through analysis of publications, patents, and funding histories

• Techniques for automating data analysis and reporting of research impact metrics, citations, and funding trends

• Best practices for administrative task automation including scheduling, email drafting, and document management

• How to harness AI for strategic forecasting and predictive analytics to identify high-potential funding topics

• Practical applications for faculty support through AI-driven chatbots and training modules

Why Attend?

👀 Learn from a leading expert in AI applications for research development

🧐 Discover practical AI tools that can transform your daily workflows

🧠 Understand the ethical considerations and cybersecurity concerns when using AI

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Connect with peers navigating similar AI implementation challenges

📈 Get actionable prompts and strategies you can implement immediately

⚠️ Learn to avoid common pitfalls like AI hallucinations and bias issues

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is perfect for:

✅ Research administrators at all levels

✅ Directors of sponsored programs

✅ Grant coordinators and specialists

✅ Research development professionals

✅ Research office leadership

✅ Anyone interested in AI applications for research support

About Our Hosts

Dr. Brian Evans - Assistant Director of Strategic Research Initiatives, University of Memphis

Dr. Brian Evans is the Assistant Director of Strategic Research Initiatives at the University of Memphis, where he plays a key role in advancing the university's research enterprise through capacity building, interdisciplinary team development, and strategic proposal initiatives. With a background in biomedical engineering (PhD, Vanderbilt University), Dr. Evans brings extensive experience in research development, grant management, and fostering collaborations across academic and industry partners. Dr. Evans is a recognized thought leader in AI applications for research development, having presented at the 2025 NORDP Annual Conference on topics including leveraging AI to enhance research development, ethical considerations in AI tool usage, and harnessing AI power to develop more competitive grants responsibly.

Tomer du Sautoy - Co-Founder and CEO at Atom

Tomer comes from a background in research, holding an MSc in Physics from the University of Bristol with experience developing novel techniques for solar cell fabrication. Tomer's passion for building Atom stems from his upbringing in a family of researchers, where he witnessed firsthand how academic systems can limit the advancement of research.

Key Topics We'll Cover

AI Applications in Research Development:

• Funding opportunity identification and matching
• Proposal writing assistance and draft optimization
• Researcher collaboration recommendations
• Administrative task automation
• Faculty support and training systems

Practical Implementation:

• Effective AI prompting strategies for research professionals
• Tools for literature reviews and scientific writing
• Mock reviewer capabilities for proposal improvement
• Data analysis and institutional reporting

Ethical Considerations:

• Cybersecurity best practices for confidential materials
• Understanding and avoiding AI hallucinations
• Addressing bias in AI-generated content
• Compliance with institutional AI policies

Reserve your spot today

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how AI can transform your research development processes while maintaining ethical standards and institutional compliance.

Register now 👇