The Oregon Research Development Network (ORDN), established in 2020, is a regional group comprised of sponsored programs and research development professionals from colleges and universities across the state. ORDN represents various institution types—including research comprehensive and predominantly undergraduate institutions. All members of the network play some role in helping faculty apply for competitive funding at their respective institutions.
The network was created to make Oregon, which is comparatively small in terms of research and economic development, more competitive for different kinds of grants, help our faculty network across the state, and build the research enterprise in general.
The network aims to provide professional development, networking, and training opportunities that benefit network members and faculty researchers at all network institutions.
Active Network Institutions
- Lewis & Clark College
- Linfield University
- Oregon Health & Science University
- Oregon State University
- Pacific University
- Portland State University
- Reed College
- Southern Oregon University
- University of Oregon
- University of Portland
- Western Oregon University
- Willamette University
Events
2025-26
- Lunch and Learn Networking via Zoom
- Grant Readiness - May 7, 2026
- AI and Research Development - April 16, 2026
- PSU Catalyst Immersion Program - March 12, 2026
- Federal Changes - The Big, the Small, and the Head-Scratchers - February 12, 2026
- Grants Administration Software - December 8, 2025
- Broader Impacts Resources - October 23, 2025
- American Council of Learned Societies Fellowships and Digital Justice Programs - April 17, 2026, presented by Dr. Claudia Kinkela. (ACLS Video)
2024-25
- Inaugural In-person Meeting - April 24, 2025, Willamette University
- Topics: AI and E-Tools, Interdisciplinary Faculty Grants and Seed Funding, Getting Creative with Matching Requirements, Subawards and Community Partners, as well as Networking and Brainstorming Sessions
- Lunch and Learn Networking via Zoom
- AI Demonstrations - May 21, 2025
- Outreach to Faculty / Onboarding - March 19, 2025
- Peer Review Panels and Mentoring - January 22, 2025
- Faculty Recognition through Honors and Awards - December 4, 2024
- Setting Up PIs for Grants Management Success - October 18, 2024
- Proposal Review Best Practicers - September 18, 2024
- National Endowment for the Humanities: NEH 101 - November 8, 2024, presented by Dr. Russell Wyland, NEH Director of Outreach. (NEH 101 video)
2023-24
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program - April 5, 2024, presented by Alexa Rowland, IIE Program Officer.
- Spencer Foundation (education research) - March 15, 2024, presented by Dr. Jenny Zhang, Associate Program Officer. (Spencer Foundation video)
- National Endowment for the Humanities: Division of Education - February 16, 2024, presented by Dr. Jason Harshman, NEH Program Officer. (NEH education video)
- American Philosophical Society - October 20, 2023, presented by Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships. (APS video)
2022-23
- AtKisson Training Group, Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals - May 25-26, 2023, presented by Dr. M. S. (Peg) AtKisson and Dr. Amanda Welch.
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program - April 7, 2023, presented by program officer Jordanna Enrich (Fulbright video)
- National Endowment for the Humanities: Digital Humanities - February 3, 2023, presented by Dr. Meaghan Brown (Digital Humanities video
- National Institutes of Health: Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research - December 9, 2022, presented by Dr. Rachel Dresbeck of OHSU.
2021-22
- Fire Science Lightning Talks: A Research Networking Event - February 4, 2022 (Fire Science Video)
- Institute of Education Sciences: National Center for Education Research - November 16, 2021, presented by program officer Dr. Emily Doolittle
- National Science Foundation: Faculty Early Career Development Program - April 7, 2022, program officer Dr. Engin Sersperu
- National Endowment for the Humanities: Division of Research - February 4, 2022, presented by program officers Drs. Madison Hendren and Claudia Kinkela (NEH research video)
- Presentation Availability: Some PowerPoint presentations are not accessible to people with disabilities and are only available upon request. To obtain a copy, contact a Research Development / Sponsored Programs Officer at your institution for a copy or rds@uoregon.edu. If accommodations are needed, please specify that in your request.