FORGE Leadership is open for applications until November 10, 2026. Program components will begin in January 2027.
Who is This For?
- Associate and full FSU professors
- FSU faculty with a track record of externally funded research
- FSU researchers interested in leading large-scale or multi-PI grants, expanding their research impact, and developing leadership capacity in team science
What You'll Gain
Research Leadership Skills
- Lead collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.
- Navigate governance structures and decision-making.
Strategic Vision to Large-Scale Funding
- Identify and pursue center-level or multi-PI opportunities.
- Align research vision with sponsor priorities.
Advanced Proposal Development Capabilities
- Coordinate research initiatives.
- Strengthen research narrative coherence across complex proposals.
Confidence Operating at a Systems Level
- Work effectively across institutional and external partnerships.
- Engage stakeholders across complex environments.
Interested in Joining?
Ready to expand your research capabilities, work with team science structures, and scale up your overall institutional impact? Get started today.
Program Components
FORGE Leadership combines cohort-based learning, applied strategy development, and access to experienced research leaders.
Flexible Learning Resources
- Access to a dedicated Canvas course.
- Recorded sessions and on-demand learning materials.
- Ongoing access to curated resources to support continued growth.
Strategic Proposal & Program Development
- Guidance on designing large-scale research initiatives.
- Support for aligning projects with funding priorities.
- Development of proposal strategies for complex, multi-component grants.
Learning from Research Leaders
- Insights from faculty with experience leading major grants.
- Opportunities to ask questions and explore real-world challenges.
- Exposure to different leadership styles and approaches.
Integration with Mentoring & Team Development
- Opportunities to learn from researchers leading large-scale, complex grants.
- Emphasis on building sustainable research teams.
- Integration with mentoring programs.
- Ongoing Research Development support to help you meet your research goals.
Spring 2027 FORGE Leadership Calendar
January 14 (12:00 – 5:00) – Kickoff event (in-person; lunch provided)
January 28 (1:00 – 2:30) – Virtual event with guest speaker
February 11 (1:00 – 2:30) – Virtual event with guest speaker
February 25 (1:00 – 2:30) – Virtual event with guest speaker
March 11 (1:00 – 2:30) – Virtual event with guest speaker
March 25 (1:00 – 2:30) – Virtual event with guest speaker
April 8 (1:00 – 2:30) – Virtual event with guest speaker
April 22 (1:00 – 2:30) – Virtual event with guest speaker
May 6 (12:00 – 5:00) – Concluding event (in-person; lunch provided)
How You Can Engage
FORGE Leadership is designed as a selective, cohort-based experience with additional flexible supports:
- Apply to join the Spring 2027 cohort.
- Participate in interactive sessions
- Engage in discussions and applied activities
- Participants maintain access to materials and learning resources beyond the program period.
How FORGE Leadership Fits into Your Research Journey
By the end of FORGE Leadership, participants will be strategically positioned to achieve high-impact outcomes across the university structure:
Develop Large-Scale Proposals | Lead Interdisciplinary Teams | Navigate Complex Funding | Drive High-Impact FSU Initiatives
Interested in Joining?
Ready to expand your research capabilities, work with team science structures, and scale up your overall institutional impact? Get started today.