‘Reflecting and Expanding on Our Broader Impact’ Broader Impacts Forum & iUTAH Spring All-Hands meeting
Need help with statistics? The Marriott Library has what you need
Free campus-wide license available for Electronic Lab Notebooks (LabArchives)
Limited submission funding opportunities
Intramural funding opportunities
Extramural funding opportunities
Upcoming Classes in the Research Administration Training Series (RATS)
Research news and publicizing research
1. ‘Reflecting and Expanding on Our Broader Impact’ Broader Impacts Forum & iUTAH Spring All-Hands meeting
Pre-registration Deadline: March 3, 2017
When: March 31, 2017
Where: L.S. Skaggs Pharmacy Building – Auditorium & Health Sciences Education Building
The “Reflecting and Expanding on Our Broader Impact” forum was developed in collaboration by iUTAH EPSCoR and the University of Utah’s Office of the Vice President for Research. The event is open to faculty, students, and other research and education practitioners looking for practical advice on incorporating broader impacts into their work.. The iUTAH water project has built a research, education, and training cooperative that has engaged over 500 participants from all 10 institutions of higher education in the state and over 80 partner organizations in Utah and beyond. Individuals from across the state are invited to participate and explore potential partnerships with colleagues from the academic, government, industry, and nonprofit sectors to advance societally relevant science for the citizens of Utah
The morning will include a series of keynotes and panel discussion from nationally renowned speakers and local practitioners addressing engaged scholarship and the implementation of NSF’s Broader Impacts criterion. Afternoon workshops will be led by many of the morning speakers, and will offer targeted advice, in small group sessions to help you advance your own scientific enterprise and make it more productive and, hopefully, rewarding.
2. Need help with statistics? The Marriott Library has what you need
Where: Marriott Library, Suite 2110
When: By appointment only, availability listed below
Questions? Contact Lorelei Rutledge, assistant librarian, Marriott Library
Come see our Statistics Graduate Teaching Assistant Lu Tian.
Lu can help you select software to assist with data analysis, provide tutorials on SAS, STATA, and R and help you to review your data analysis for errors in assumptions.
Lu Tian is available in the Marriott Library Suite 2110:
Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fridays from 2:30-5 p.m.
3. Free campus-wide license available for Electronic Lab Notebooks (LabArchives)
Two Sessions:
March 2, 2017 from 10-11:30 a.m. in MLIB room 1109
March 16, 2017 from 10-11:30 a.m. in HSEB room 2600
Thanks to the Office of the Vice President for Research, the university now has a site license for Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) from LabArchives. If you have been holding back on implementing LabArchives into your research team’s workflow, now is the time to investigate LabArchives. Lab Archives allows you to enter and store data and files of all kinds in person or remotely, maintain versioning of documents, share information with you team remotely, and more.
If you are interested in attending a class about LabArchives, there will be two special events provided by RATS. During each session we will introduce you to ELNs and Labarchives. We will discuss and demonstrate the features of LabArchives and how to set up your account to suit your research team — so don’t forget to bring your laptop. Don’t forget to register by clicking on the dates above.
Contact Daureen Nesdill or Darell Schmick for additional information about LabArchives.
4. Limited submission funding opportunities
NEH Preservation Assistance Grants
Internal submission deadline: March 20, 2017
Preservation Assistance Grants help small and mid-sized institutions — such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, cultural organizations, town and county records offices and colleges and universities — improve their ability to preserve and care for their significant humanities collections.
Art Works: Creativity Connects
Internal submission deadline: March 23, 2017
Creativity Connects* is an initiative that shows how the arts contribute to the nation’s creative ecosystem, investigates how support systems for the arts are changing, explores how the arts can connect with other sectors that want and utilize creativity and invests in innovative projects to spark new, collaborative ideas. A key component of Creativity Connects is a grant opportunity in the Art Works category that supports collaborative, mutually beneficial partnerships between the arts and non-arts sectors.
5. Intramural funding opportunities
Diabetes and Metabolism Center Type 1 Diabetes Pilot Grant Competition
Deadline: March 6, 2017
The Diabetes and Metabolism Center (DMC) at the University of Utah is pleased to announce a request for proposals for pilot projects related to Type 1 diabetes. We encourage applications from all research disciplines including basic, translational, clinical, outcomes, population health, and behaviors. The goal of this pilot project program is to provide initial support to develop hypotheses and preliminary data that will allow competitive applications for funding by the NIH or other agencies and foundations.
2017 Pilot Grant Program Request for Proposals
Deadline: March 17, 2017
The Center on Aging sponsors an annual pilot grant program to promote the development of aging research at the University of Utah. The goal of this program is to encourage new investigator career development, attract established investigators to aging research, and stimulate interdisciplinary research collaborations – ultimately leading to new externally funded research. If you would like additional information regarding the program, please visit the Center on Aging website.
6. Extramural funding opportunities
NASA’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) seeks reviewers
Would you be interested in serving as a reviewer of a NASA proposal? Detailed information regarding NASA EPSCoR proposal requirements and evaluation criteria are contained in the solicitation posted on NSPIRES.
Please view the solicitation to determine your interest in serving as an EPSCoR peer reviewer. If interested in reviewing, please register in NSPIRES and remember to respond via email as well.
It is anticipated that reviewers will be asked to review one proposal of approximately 20 pages in length. Additional proposals may be assigned if you request them.
Non-civil servants receive an honorarium of $100 for the first proposal reviewed and $50 for each additional proposal fully reviewed and submitted online to NSPIRES by the close of the review period. All proposal assignments will be posted on NSPIRES by March 23, 2017 and your reviews must be submitted electronically via NSPIRES by April 17, 2017.
EPSCoR Background: NASA EPSCoR is a congressionally mandated grant program designed to strengthen the research capabilities of states that have not in the past participated equably in competitive aerospace and aerospace-related research activities. EPSCoR provides the 27 eligible states with funding to develop a more competitive research base within their state and member academic institutions.
Each funded NASA EPSCoR proposal (award) is expected to conduct research that will make a significant contribution to the strategic research and technology development priorities of one or more of NASA’s Mission Directorates (Aeronautics Research, Human Exploration and Operations, Space Technology, and Science). Each award is also expected to contribute to the overall research infrastructure, science and technology development capabilities, higher education, and economic development of the state.
USTAR Grants
Science and Technology Initiation Grants (STIG)
Deadline: Rolling
Science and Technology Initiation Grants (STIG) provide research funding to individual or teams of researchers from universities or colleges in Utah that eventually leads to the submission of proposals for larger federal grants, or private funding. Collaboration between researchers of different backgrounds, and institutions, is highly recommended. The program will fund technologies in the early development stages ranging from, basic observation to proof of concept.
Questions regarding the Science and Technology Initiation Grant must be submitted in writing via email, inquiries made via phone or other method will not be accepted.
Industry Partnership Program (IPP)
Deadline: Rolling
Driven by industry demand, the Industry Partnership Program (IPP) promotes the development, acceleration and commercialization of innovative technologies by teaming industry and university research expertise to address specific technology problems or gaps identified by a company. The program is open to companies that have a substantial presence in Utah and have identified a specific technology challenge that, if solved, would result in a positive economic impact for the state.
Questions regarding the Industry Partnership Program must be submitted in writing via email. Inquiries made via phone or other method will not be accepted.
Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium Faculty Research Infrastructure Award Program
Deadline: March 3, 2017, by 5 p.m.
The intent of the Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium’s Faculty Research Infrastructure Award Program is to develop interdisciplinary research projects with UNSGC seed funding to build a sustainable capability in the state which supports NASA’s mission. UNSGC will assist researchers in focusing their research toward NASA priorities while building ties with NASA Centers and aerospace contractors.
Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) International Space Station (ISS) Flight Opportunity
Deadline: March 6, 2017
Each funded NASA EPSCoR proposal is expected to establish research activities that will make significant contributions to the strategic research and technology development priorities of one or more of the Mission Directorates, and contribute to the overall research infrastructure, science and technology capabilities, higher education, and economic development of the jurisdiction receiving funding.
Critical Techniques, Technologies and Methodologies for Advancing Foundations and Applications of Big Data Sciences and Engineering (BIGDATA)
Submission window dates: March 15-22, 2017
The BIGDATA program seeks novel approaches in computer science, statistics, computational science, and mathematics, along with innovative applications in domain science, including social and behavioral sciences, education, biology, the physical sciences, and engineering that lead towards the further development of the interdisciplinary field of data science.
Dear Colleague Letter: Request for Information on Future Needs for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure to Support Science and Engineering Research (NSF CI 2030)
RFI contributions deadline: April 5, 2017 by 5 p.m. EST
In this Dear Colleague Letter: Request for Information (RFI), NSF encourages community input to inform the Foundation’s strategy and plans for an advanced cyberinfrastructure that will enable the frontiers of science and engineering to continue to advance over the next decade and beyond (NSF CI 2030). This whole-of-NSF activity recognizes that researchers in different disciplines may need different resources; may have differing priorities for access, interoperability, and continuity; and may require external expertise to address the most critical problems in their discipline. We therefore strongly encourage researchers in all fields of science, engineering and education to respond to this Request for Information.
NSF invites both individuals and groups of individuals to provide input on the specific scientific and engineering research challenges that require advanced cyberinfrastructure for their solutions.
Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) (RM1)
Deadline: May 23, 2017
The Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) program establishes academic Centers for advanced genome research. Each CEGS grant supports a multi-investigator, interdisciplinary team to develop innovative genomic approaches to address a particular biomedical problem. A CEGS project will address a critical issue in genomic science or genomic medicine, proposing a solution that would be a very substantial advance.
Homeland Defense Technical Area Call for Proposals
The University of Utah is partnered with Battelle Memorial Institute on the Homeland Defense Technical Area Tasks (HDTAT) contract. As a team member we may apply toward projects within the HDTAT contract. Please contact Greg Jones if you are interested in learning more about these opportunities.
NSF Enabling New Collaborations Between Computer and Information Science & Engineering (CISE) and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Research Communities
With this Dear Colleague Letter, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing its intention to build upon the success of previous EArly-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGERs) in the areas supported by the Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) program and to encourage the submission of additional EAGER proposals that foster novel interdisciplinary research carried out in new collaborations between one or more Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) researchers and one or more Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) researchers.
NSF leads federal effort to boost advance wireless research
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that it will invest more than $400 million over the next seven years to support fundamental wireless research and to develop platforms for advanced wireless research in support of the White House’s Advanced Wireless Research Initiative. These investments will support the research community in experimenting with and testing novel technologies, applications and services capable of making wireless communication faster, smarter, more responsive and more robust.
NSF Opportunities for Broadening Participation in STEM
Here is a link to current NSF Opportunities for Broadening Participation in STEM, through the Directorate for Education and Human Resources.
For more info and a link to full presentation click here.
Please contact Karen Krapcho, STEM grant development specialist, at least one month prior to the submission date, to discuss your ideas and ways to strengthen your proposal.
7. Upcoming classes in the Research Administration Training Series (RATS)
Registration for the May 5-7, 2017, Grant Writing Academy (GWA) is now available. For information please visit the Research Education website or contact Tony Onofrietti, director, Research Education.
Also, if you are interested in knowing more about how to write a proposal for the National Science Foundation online materials are available through RATS online classes.
Research Administrators’ Network (RAN) Meetings, Spring 2017
The mission of the Research Administrators’ Network (RAN) is to provide a forum for colleagues to share ideas and to offer general peer support and guidance for the benefit of the university research community. The RAN further promotes opportunities for networking and potential research collaborations.
Monday, Feb. 27
3-4 p.m.
INSCC Auditorium
“NSF Announces New Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (NSF 17-1)”
Panel Discussion: Jenny Hoskins, OSP Contracts Administrator, & OSP Sponsored Projects Officers
Monday, March 27
3-4 p.m.
EIHG Auditorium
“How uTRAC Makes Your Job Easier: An Updated Interface and Useful Reports”
Elizabeth Mathis, Clinical Research Compliance Officer
Monday, April 24
3-4 p.m.
INSCC Auditorium
“Developing Workplace Skills for the Research Setting”
Mary Anne Berzins, Assistant Vice-President, Human Resources
To join the Research Administrators’ Network (RAN) please contact: Sam Ma, Project Coordinator, at 801-587-3958.
Also, if you are interested in knowing more about how to write a proposal for the National Science Foundation online materials are available through RATS online classes.
Introduction to ClinicalTrials.gov
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
HSEB, Lab 3100C
Managing and Maintaining Your Scholarly Profile
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017
2-4 p.m.
HSEB, room 1730
Governing Regulations for Grants and Contracts
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
2-4 p.m.
HSEB, room 1750
Investigator Training Workshop: Clinical Research Session
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
3:30-5:30 p.m.
RAB, room 117
Webcast Available
Introduction to Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) and Radiological Health
Thursday, March 2, 2017
2-4 p.m.
HSEB, room 1730
Webcast Available
Electronic Lab Notebooks: Using LabArchives to Increase the Efficiency and Reproducibility of Research
Thursday, March 2, 2017
10-11:30 a.m.
M LIB, room 1009
Multi-Center Research Using a Single Institutional Review Board (SIRB)
Monday, March 6, 2017
2-4 p.m.
RAB, room 117
Introduction to the IRB, the IACUC and the IBC
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
2-4 p.m.
HSEB, room 1730
Best Practice Roundtable: Effort Reporting
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
10-11:30 a.m.
HSEB, room 4100A
Proposal Preparation, Processing and Review
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
2-4 p.m.
HSEB, room 1750
Investigator Training Workshop: Researcher Resources and Funding Searches
Thursday, March 9, 2017
2-4 p.m.
M LIB, Room 1705A
Electronic Lab Notebooks: Using LabArchives to Increase the Efficiency and Reproducibility of Research
Thursday, March 16, 2017
10-11:30 a.m.
HSEB, Room 2600
Best Practice Roundtable: Cultural Competency, Diversity and Equity in Research Participation
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
10-11:30 a.m.
HSEB, Room 4100A
Best Practice Roundtable: Managing Risk with Contracts
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
10-11:30 a.m.
HSEB, Room 5100B
Best Practice Roundtable: Cost Share
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
10-11:30 a.m.
HSEB, Room 4100A
Best Practice Roundtable: Cultural Competency, Diversity and Equity in Research Participation
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
10-11:30 a.m.
HSEB, Room 4100A
8. Research news and publicizing research
Interested in the cool research going on at the U? For the latest news on research, go to news. If you are interested in publicizing your research, guidelines and information on how-to, along with contact information, may be found at: Publicizing Research and Working with the Media.
Stay connected with the Office of the Vice President for Research:
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