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Strengthen Your Grant Writing Skills

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Enhance your grant writing skills with the Essentials of Grant Proposal Development Training available through CITI Program.  MSU faculty, staff, and students can access this self-paced, online training at no cost. This course provides a comprehensive overview of grant proposal development, guiding participants through key modules, including:

  • An Introduction to Grants
  • Getting Started in Grant Writing
  • Finding and Selecting Funding Opportunities
  • Crafting a Proposal Development Plan
  • Creating the Proposal Narrative
  • Tables, Forms, and Documents
  • Preparing the Budget and Budget Justification
  • Understanding the Proposal Review Process

These modules are designed to guide you through the grant writing process with in-depth instructions including videos, exercises, resources, and examples.

Check it out now!

Contact us with questions, we’re happy to help!

Join us for Office Hours!

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The ORA and Grants Accounting will have Office Hours on Friday, April 4th, from 1:00 to 2:00 in Carrington 312.

Bring your proposal/pre-award questions for Janene George.

Bring your financial/post-award questions for Paul Essel.

If you don’t have questions, drop by to say hello.  We would love to see you face to face!  All departments are welcome!

NIH R15 Webinar-CANCELLED

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***At the present time, all NIH-sponsored meetings are cancelled***

 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) R15 program is aimed at enhancing research capacity at institutions that traditionally receive limited NIH support. These grants not only provide critical funding for impactful research but also create opportunities for students to engage in meaningful biomedical research activities. By doing so, they contribute to the growth of research infrastructure and talent at participating institutions.

To help researchers and institutions navigate the R15 application process, NIH is hosting a complementary webinar on January 30, 2025. This session will cover:

  • An overview of the two NIH R15 programs
      • AREA: Academic Research Enhancement Award for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions
      • REAP: Research Enhancement Award Program for Health Professional and Graduate Schools
  • Detailed guidance on eligibility requirements
  • Step-by-step instructions on the application process
  • Insights into review criteria

Participants will also have the chance to engage in a live Q&A session with a panel of NIH experts.

Register here

University Closure

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The University will be closed for holiday break from December 23rd through January 5th.

We will reopen Monday, January 6th.

Important Note:

Proposals with deadlines during this closure or on January 6th, 7th, or 8th must be submitted to ORA  no later than  the morning of Wednesday, December 18th.  Please reach out to your Research Administration Specialist for assistance.

CNAS National Science Foundation Workshop

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The College of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University invites you to an NSF Interactive Workshop about opportunities for federal grant funding.

The main presenter is Dr. Eleanor Sayre, Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) at the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Some of the NSF programs that will be highlighted at this workshop, with details about applying for funding include:

  • CAREER Faculty Early Career Development
  • ExLENT Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies
  • FuSE2 Future of Semiconductors
  • IUSE Improving Undergraduate STEM Education
  • MCA Mid-Career Advancement
  • RCN-UBE Research Coordination Networks in Undergraduate Biology Education
  • S-STEM Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 9am – 1pm  (Lunch is included)

Location: E-Factory, Cox Health Innovation Room. 405 N. Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED HERE: NSF DUE WORKSHOP

Filed Under: NSF

AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate Funding Opportunity!

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Submissions for the 2025 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant are now open through October 26, 2024.

The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant has a special emphasis on uncovering and sharing chocolate’s role in global history as well as its influence on heritage and culture. Grant funds will be awarded for project(s) that investigate and/or educate on the history of chocolate, uncover new chocolate innovation, development of cocoa science as well as highlight the chocolate making process.

Please reach out to our office if you are interested in applying!

 

Strengthen Your NIH Grant Application Skills with a Free Two-Part Virtual Event

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On November 13-14, 2024, the NIH is hosting a two-part virtual event designed to help grant administrators and investigators gain a solid foundation in the NIH grants process.

Part One: An Overview of the Pre-Award Process (Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 12:00-3:00p.m. CT) will cover the pre-award process, including finding the right funding opportunity and understanding the NIH structure.

Part Two: An Interactive Experience (Thursday, Nov. 14 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT) offers an interactive experience with demos and tools essential for the application process.

Throughout both days, NIH experts will be available to address questions submitted during registration to help smooth the path toward a successful NIH application process.

This event is perfect for those with limited knowledge of NIH grants. Register for access to both sessions and start building your expertise today!

Register here

Filed Under: NIH

Revision of the NSF Award Conditions to Implement the Revised 2 CFR Webinar

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) Policy Office recently hosted the “Revision of the NSF Award Conditions to Implement the Revised 2 CFR” webinar on September 12, 2024.

The webinar covered important updates to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), impacting both grant proposers and awardees. These changes will take effect on October 1, 2024. The recorded webinar is  available for on-demand viewing.

View Webinar Here

 

Filed Under: NSF

3 Day Rule

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Federal agencies have substantially increased their scrutiny of compliance with administrative expectations. Management of these changes falls on universities and principal investigators.   

To allow for proper review and addressing of any issues, proposals should be submitted to ORA three business days before the due date, per policy. This lead time will provide feedback and a buffer in case of unexpected problems, such as network issues, during the final submission.

Submitting proposals very close to the deadline increases the risk that they may not reach the sponsors on time or may be disqualified due to incomplete or inaccurate information.

Insufficient time for internal administrative review of disclosure information can expose the PI, key/senior personnel, and the University to serious compliance risks.