The Look to Michigan Vision office and Strategic Initiative Fund Implementation team will host a series of virtual Strategic Initiative Fund information sessions over the coming weeks to provide faculty and staff with an overview of the fund and opportunities to ask questions about the application process for the current call for proposals.
The Strategic Initiative Fund supports bold, collaborative initiatives that advance the university’s long-term priorities and create meaningful impact across U-M and beyond. These informational sessions are designed to support individuals and teams at any stage of idea development, from early exploration to proposal preparation.
Each Zoom session will include a brief presentation outlining the purpose of the Strategic Initiative Fund, funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and application requirements. The presentation will be followed by an open question-and-answer segment for U-M faculty and staff. At the conclusion of each session, participants will have the option to transition to a separate Zoom room for a one-on-one (1:1) conversation.
In addition to the group sessions, office hours will be available by phone and may be booked directly through the Strategic Initiative Fund webpage, providing another opportunity for individualized discussion.
Strategic Initiative Fund information session schedule
All sessions will be held via Zoom. Preregistration is not required.
Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27 | noon-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5 | 10-11:30 a.m.
Detailed information about the Strategic Initiative Fund including eligibility, funding priorities, application guidance, and office-hour booking is available on the Look to Michigan website.
Zoom details can be found on the Look to Michigan website. Interested faculty and staff are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming sessions and take advantage of both the group discussions and individualized support opportunities. Questions about the SIF can be sent to [email protected].
