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NIH Grants Process: A Brief Walk-Through for Beginners Webinar

May 7, 2024 by Shannon Ailor

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is hosting “The NIH Grants Process: A Brief Walk-Through for Beginners” webinar on May 15, 1:00-2:30 pm ET. Registration is required.

This webinar will address many of the basic questions that NIH frequently hears from newcomers to the process.  The webinar will include a live Q&A with NIH experts who will be helping to answer additional questions submitted during the registration process and raised during the event.

 

Register Here

 

Filed Under: NIH Tagged With: Research, training

NSF Policy Office Webinar: Implementing the Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support

April 9, 2024 by Shannon Ailor

From the National Science Foundation (NSF):

Please join the U.S. National Science Foundation on Thursday, April 25th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar in our NSF Policy Office Webinar Series, Implementing the Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.

This webinar will discuss NSF’s implementation of the National Science and Technology Council-approved Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. This session will cover the policy behind NSF’s implementation in the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1). In addition, our colleagues from NIH/National Library of Medicine will provide a demonstration of the revised capability to create and download these required proposal documents in SciENcv.

Register Here

If you require virtual remote ASL interpreting, email interpretingrequests@nsf.gov 10 business days before the event date. If other accessibility accommodations are required, contact rarequest@nsf.gov 10 business days in advance.

Any logistical questions about the webinar should be directed to grants_conference@nsf.gov

We encourage you to stay informed by visiting the Policy Office website and the Resource Center, where recordings from previous webinars and conferences are available.

Sincerely,

The U.S. National Science Foundation

Filed Under: NSF Tagged With: training

The Spencer Foundation’s Field-Initiated Research Grant Programs and Application Deadlines

March 25, 2024 by Shannon Ailor

The Spencer Foundation invests in education research that cultivates learning and transforms lives.  The Spencer Foundation research grants are not designed for applicants to respond to a specific request – they are what you, scholars in the field, think we need to know more about.

Current and Upcoming Opportunities

Racial Equity Research Grants

Applications for the Racial Equity Research Grants are now open!  The Spencer Foundation is encouraging proposals on innovative forms of measurement and assessment, AI, and current political challenges in k-12 and higher education around DEI.   Applications with project budgets up to $75,000  and project periods of one to five years are being accepted.  For more information, please visit: Racial Equity Research Grants

  • Applications Open: March 18, 2024
  • Intent to Apply Form Deadline: May 29, 2024, 12:00 PM Noon (Central/Chicago Time)
  • Full Proposal Deadline: June 27, 2024, 12:00 PM Noon (Central/Chicago Time)

 

Small Research Grant

The Spencer Foundation is accepting applications for the Small Research Grants on Education Program until April 30.  The Spencer Foundation supports field-initiated education research projects with budgets of up to $50,000 for project periods of one to three years. For more information, please visit: Research Grants on Education: Small

  • Applications Open: February 23, 2024
  • Full Proposal Deadline: April 30, 2024 (12:00 noon Central Time)

 

Large Research Grants- Opening Soon!

The Large Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets ranging from $125,000 to $500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. For more information, please visit Research Grants on Education: Large

  • Applications Open: April 3, 2024
  • Intent to Apply: May 22, 2024, 12:00 PM Noon (Central/USA Time)
  • Full Proposal Deadline: June 18, 2024, 12:00 PM Noon (Central/USA Time)

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

Filed Under: funding opportunity

Missouri Foundation for Health’s Opportunity Fund Now Open!

March 7, 2024 by Shannon Ailor

Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) invites organizations to submit concept papers for systems change projects that will positively impact the health of Missourians. MFH is interested in community-driven work that challenges and disrupts inequitable systems.

Projects should address structural issues that impact health, either via social determinants of health or health care. Approaches include changes to policies, practices, resource flows, relationships, power dynamics, narratives, or mental models.

To share your idea with Missouri Foundation for Health, submit a brief concept paper. Missouri Foundation for Health will review concept papers and then send invitations to organizations to submit full proposals if the idea fits with Opportunity Fund and aligns with their mission and values.

Concept papers are due April 30, 2024, by noon (CT).

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

Filed Under: funding opportunity

The 2024 International Center for Responsible Gaming Grants Program

March 5, 2024 by Shannon Ailor

The International Center for Responsible Gaming invites investigators to apply for a Travel Grant, Seed Grant or Large Grant to study the etiology, prevention and treatment of gambling disorder, a behavioral disorder highly comorbid with other addictive and psychiatric disorders.

Large Grants offer up to $75,000/per year in direct costs for 2 years plus 15% indirect costs.

  • Deadline for Letters of Intent: April 1, 2024.
  • Application Deadline: July 15, 2024.

Seed Grants offer up to $40,000/per year in direct costs for one year plus 15% indirect costs.

  • Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 .

Travel Grants support the participation of post-doctoral investigators presenting a poster or paper on gambling disorder at a scientific meeting in 2024 or 2025. Applicants may request up to $1,500.

Announcements and application forms are available here.

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

Filed Under: funding opportunity

Welcome to Focus on Research Administration, our new Research Administration Blog!

February 29, 2024 by Shannon Ailor

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new blog dedicated to focusing on research administration. Whether you are experienced in obtaining external funding or just beginning your journey, our blog aims to be your go-to resource for valuable insights, updates, and best practices.

Research administration involves a multitude of complex tasks, from grant proposal  and budget development to compliance management. With this blog, we aim to:

  1. **Educate and Inform**: Stay updated on the latest trends, regulations, and news in the field of research administration. We’ll provide you with informative articles, guides, and analysis to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape.

 

  1. **Share Expertise**: Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of seasoned professionals. Our contributors will include experienced practitioners, researchers, and leaders who are passionate about sharing their insights.

 

  1. **Offer Practical Tips**: Find practical tips, tools, and resources that can contribute to the success of your projects.

Our office is here to support your efforts and provide you with the resources you need to excel in obtaining external funding and ensuring research compliance.

Please feel free to subscribe to our blog to stay up-to-date with the latest information in the world of research administration. If you have specific topics you’d like us to cover, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at researchadministration@missouristate.edu.

Thank you for being part of our research community. We look forward to embarking on this journey with you.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #welcome

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