November 1, 2016

november November Research Workshops

The Office of Research will offer four open labs in the month of November.
  • IP Disclosure Form Open Lab, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2-4 p.m., Devlin Hall Innovation Hub 215
  • IRB Open Lab, Monday, Nov. 14, 9:30-11 a.m., Jardine 405
  • Research Compliance Open Lab, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9-11 a.m., 215 Devlin Hall Innovation Hub
  • PIVOT Open Lab, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2:30-4 p.m., 409E Jardine Hall
Registration is not required for open labs. For more information contact Jana Henderson by email or at 978-3285 or visit www.wichita.edu/researchworkshops.

excellenceOffice or Research accepting nominations for $2500 Excellence Awards
 
The Office of Research is accepting nominations for three annual Excellence Awards in Research, Community Research and Creative Activity. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at WSU for at least three years are eligible for the awards, which are accompanied by a $2,500 stipend. The deadline for nominations is Friday Dec. 4. A brief description of each award and a link to additional criteria and the nomination form is available at www.wichita.edu/excellenceawards.
 
 
NSFNSF EPSCoR accepting proposals for Track-2 Focused Collaborations  

 
The National Science Foundation Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) solicitation for the RII Track-2 Focused EPSCoR Collaborations competition for FY17 is now available on the NSF website.  For FY 2017, proposals for RII Track-2 FEC competition must promote collaborations among researchers in EPSCoR jurisdictions on the single topic: Genomes to Phenomes. Letters of Intent are required and due Jan. 10, 2017. Proposals are due Feb. 10, 2017. For assistance contact the Office of Research at 978-3285 or proposals@wichita.edu .
 
limited Limited Submission Opportunity: EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Track 4: EPSCoR Research Fellows (RII Track-4) 
 
RII Track-4 provides opportunities for non-tenured investigators to further develop their individual research potential through extended collaborative visits to the nation's premier private, governmental, or academic research centers. Through these visits, the EPSCoR Research Fellows will be able to learn new techniques, benefit from access to unique equipment and facilities, and shift their research toward transformative new directions. The experience gained through the fellowship is intended to provide a foundation for research collaborations that span the recipient's entire career. These benefits to the Fellows are also expected to enhance the research capacity of their institutions and jurisdictions. Principal investigators must hold a non-tenured faculty appointment or its close equivalent, either in the form of a pre-tenure tenure-track position or a long-term non-tenure-track position.
 
Interested parties must notify the Office of Research of their intent to submit a proposal by email by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18.  WSU can only submit three proposals in response to this solicitation and may need to conduct an internal competition to determine which three proposals move forward.  Should an internal competition be needed, interested applicants will be notified of requirements for internal proposal evaluation.  Full proposals will be due to NSF on Friday, Feb. 28 by 5 p.m.  For additional information, please see the full solicitation.
 
compliance Why should I care about Research Compliance? 
 
As a State educational institution, Wichita State University is subject to U.S. laws and regulations regarding export/import compliance. The Research Compliance Office is here to assist you in successfully achieving your goals by helping you adhere to and comply with these laws and regulations. Many of the nation's leading-edge technologies are being discovered by U.S. and Foreign National students and scholars in university settings. The U.S. export control agencies place the responsibility on the university to understand and comply with the laws and regulations. This is when the compliance office can be of assistance to you. Read more...
 
NSFGrantsFall 2016 NSF Grants Conference Webcast Nov. 14 & 15
 
This two-day conference is a must, especially for new faculty, researchers and administrators who want to gain key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF such as: the state of current funding; new and current policies and procedures; and pertinent administrative issues. 
 
Highlights include:  
  • New programs and initiatives
  • Future directions and strategies for national science policy
  • Proposal preparation
  • NSF's merit review process
  • Conflict of interest policies
  • Breakout sessions by discipline
For more information, contact Jana Henderson by email or at 978-3285.
NIHServe as a faculty peer reviewer for NIH
 
The National Institute of Health's Center for Scientific Review is seeking Early Career Reviewers.  Becoming a Reviewer will improve your skills in grant-writing through critiquing proposals, meeting other experts in your field, and gaining an understanding of the grant evaluation process.  NIH encourages you to consider the Early Career Reviewer Program as a way "Jumpstart Your Career" in obtaining Research Funding, and prior NIH funding is NOT a requirement to apply for the program. Find out more on the NIH website.
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