Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Proposal Services & Faculty Support
February Funding Focus Newsletter #1
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What is a Limited Submission?
A limited submission solicitation (RFA, RFP, etc.) places a cap on the number of proposals that Auburn may submit to a sponsor. Auburn coordinates limited submissions by sending out a notification via this newsletter and creating competitions in the Auburn University Competition Space (also known as InfoReady). To apply to any limited submission posted in this newsletter, click on the link below and search for your competition listed on the page. Please refer to the Limited Submission Procedures page for a general list of requirements. However, it is recommended that you go to the specific competition as soon as possible and review the requirements to ensure that you are preparing what is requested since the required information for competitions may vary.
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The BIG Program provides funds to purchase a single costly, specialized, commercially available instrument or an integrated instrumentation system. The Program targets institutions that have not received in any of the last 3 Federal fiscal years a substantial S10 shared instrumentation award funding of a total of $250,001 or greater. The main objective of the BIG Program is to make available modern scientific instruments that are needed by NIH-funded investigators and other groups of biomedical scientists to advance their research and to broaden access to modern technologies at academic and research institutions nationwide. Typically, state-of-the-art technologies that are indispensable for today’s research are too costly for a single investigator to purchase or operate. Their acquisitions can only be justified on a shared-use basis. The BIG Program supports acquisitions of scientific instruments that are justified by investigators’ needs to pursue their scientific projects in basic, translational, or clinical fields.
Types of instruments supported include, but are not limited to, basic cell sorters, confocal microscopes, ultramicrotomes, gel imagers, or computer systems. Applications for standalone computer systems (supercomputers, computer clusters, and data storage systems) will only be considered if the system is solely dedicated to biomedical research. All instruments, integrated systems, and computer systems must be dedicated to research only.
Institutional Limit: 1 Proposal
Internal Deadline: February 17, 2023 4:45 pm
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Free CITI Program Webinar: Writing your First R01
February 7, 2023 2:00 pm ET
This webinar explores critical points for individuals seeking to write their first National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 application. It will include a brief overview of NIH funding mechanisms, the role of R01s, and ways to determine if an investigator is ready for an R01. It will also explore how to prepare a first R01, including timelines, grant writing teams, and NIH resources.
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CCTS: Case Studies in Collaboration and Teamwork presented by Joel Dobbs, PharmD, MPH
February 17 - April 7, 2023
Fridays, 10-11 am CT Virtual
What: An eight-week, case-based course utilizing the NIH’s Collaboration and Team Science Field Guide, 2nd Edition, along with brief case studies to help scientists learn the basics of team science and collaboration, as well as how to navigate the challenges of working in interdisciplinary teams.
Why: Interdisciplinary efforts are becoming more critical for scientific discovery and translational research efforts, and through this program, participants will learn tips and techniques to effectively develop, lead, and manage teams.
Who: Open to investigators at the faculty, graduate & postgraduate level across the CCTS Partner Network. Participants may register as an individual or as a team.
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Hanover Research presents NSF CAREER: Educational Activities and Broader Impacts Webinar
February 23, 2023 12:00 - 12:45 pm ET
NSF CAREER represents a significant opportunity to support the early career activities of many pre-tenure researchers. Each year, the program grows in competitiveness, and with a limited number of submissions available to faculty, developing the most compelling narrative is essential.
In this webinar session, Hanover focuses on two critical elements of the NSF CAREER program – educational activities and broader impacts – sharing key tips and strategies for success. Registration is open to Auburn employees as clients of Hanover Research.
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The Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel is a competitive academic fellowship that invites full-time university and college faculty members to apply to participate in an all-expenses-paid academic trip to Israel.
The Program seeks to link scholars from diverse disciplines with their Israeli counterparts at major institutions for the purpose of initiating exchanges and collaborations.
Application Deadline: February 20, 2023
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Hanover Research Queue Proposal Review Availability
Slots available until March 1, 2023 and between April 5 - May 26, 2023
In order to provide resources for faculty and staff, Auburn University has partnered with Hanover Research for a number of grant development solutions including: Pre-proposal Support; Proposal Development; and Capacity Building. Their full-service grant development solutions are available to set goals, build strategies to achieve key grant-seeking objectives, and develop grant proposals that are well-planned, researched, and written. For information regarding Hanover’s core capabilities and project timelines, click here. If you are interested in a slot in the queue, please e-mail Tony Ventimiglia (ventiaf@auburn.edu ).
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Hanover Research Funding Calendars
Hanover Research has put together several specialized funding calendars that include federal funders, foundations, descriptions of the programs and the associated deadlines.
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Auburn subscribes to several training modules via the CITI Program website that may be of interest to researchers and research administrators. Each module is self-paced and can be finished in one or multiple sessions. Click on the link above to read descriptions.
- Essentials of Grant Proposal Development
- Essentials of Research Administration
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Auburn maintains an annual subscription to this monthly newsletter published by Academic Research Funding Strategies, LLC. Access is available only for Auburn University faculty, staff and students with a valid user ID.
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The ACS Office of Research Grants will be accepting proposals for Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) grants to support fundamental research in the petroleum field. Proposals must be directed to fundamental petroleum research including fundamental research related to petroleum derived materials in one of ten specified subject matter areas. However, please note that while the PRF Trust imposes certain restrictions, PRF currently funds many topics of current interest in sustainability and green chemistry. These include, for example, new catalysts and upgrading/utilization of methane and carbon dioxide. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact a PRF program officer or prfinfo@acs.org for more information regarding areas of supported research.
Grant programs are available for new professors beginning their first tenure track position, and also for established tenured or tenure track professors pursuing a new research direction. Separate grant programs are available for qualified professors in non-doctoral departments. Further, in a recently approved change, the eligibility period for Undergraduate New Investigator Grants in non-doctoral institutions has been extended to 5 years from beginning date of first tenure track appointment. Additionally, beginning with proposals submitted in this Spring 2023 submission window, the value of the ND (New Direction) grant is being raised from $110,000 to $125,000. Applications are made through a web-based portal and additional information may be found at www.acsprf.org.
Proposals Due: March 10, 2023 5:00 pm ET
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This initiative supports fundamentally new approaches in molecular sciences to drive new directions in biotechnology, a critical and emerging technology of the 21st century. This is the third year of a campaign targeting broad themes to be pursued through collaborative high risk/high reward projects. The solicitation calls for creative, cross-disciplinary research and technology development proposals to accelerate understanding of RNA function in complex biological systems and to harness RNA research to advance biotechnology. The funding opportunity will be coordinated by the National Science Foundation together with the National Institutes of Health, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The focus on RNA science advances (1) Biotechnology innovation for a sustainable, safe and secure American bioeconomy; (2) the NSF 2022-2026 Strategic Plan to create new knowledge and benefit society by translating knowledge into solutions; and (3) the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision for improving human health at the Forefront of Genomics.
Mandatory Letter of Intent Due: March 16, 2023 5:00 pm
Full Proposal Due: May 11, 2023 5:00 pm
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking creative and innovative scientists to join its Investigator Program. Through this competition, HHMI will expand the community of basic researchers and physician scientists across the nation who catalyze discovery research in basic and biomedical sciences, plant biology, evolutionary biology, biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, and computational biology.
Proposals Due: March 21, 2023
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The Alabama Humanities Alliance (AHA) 2023 Grant applications are open for a variety of programs. Applicants are encouraged to develop imaginative proposals for a variety of audiences. The three essential components of successful grant proposals are active public participation, strong humanities content, and direct involvement of humanities scholars.
Mini Grant (up to $2,500) - Designed for flexibility, mini grants feature a simplified and quicker application process to support a broad range of projects, including planning activities for future programs. Mini grants do not require cost share matches. Project activities cannot begin until at least 45 days after the application deadline. Applications accepted monthly, due on the first of each month.
Major Grant (up to $10,000) - Major grants represent the majority of AHA grant proposals and support a broad range of projects. Major grants require a 1:1 cost share match, including cash and in-kind contributions. Project activities cannot begin until at least 60 days after the application deadline. Quarterly Preliminary Application and Final Application Deadlines throughout the year.
Media Grant (up to $15,000) - Media grants provide support for large documentary films, television and radio programs, and digital or web-based projects. Media grants require a 2:1 cost share match, including cash and in-kind contributions. Project activities cannot begin until at least 75 days after the application deadline. Preliminary Application Deadline: May 1 | Annual Application Final Deadline: June 1
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The High-End Instrumentation (HEI) Grant Program encourages applications from groups of NIH-supported investigators to purchase or upgrade a single item of high-end, specialized, commercially available instruments or integrated systems. The minimum award is $600,001. There is no maximum price limit for the instrument; however, the maximum award is $2,000,000. Instruments supported include, but are not limited to, X-ray diffractometers, high throughput robotic screening systems, mass spectrometers, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, DNA and protein sequencers, biosensors, electron and light microscopes, flow cytometers, and biomedical imagers.
Proposals Due: June 1, 2023 5:00 pm
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The Shared Instrument Grant (SIG) Program encourages applications from groups of NIH-supported investigators to purchase or upgrade a single item of high-priced, specialized, commercially available instruments or integrated instrumentation system. The minimum award is $50,000. There is no maximum price limit for the instrument; however, the maximum award is $600,000. Instruments supported include, but are not limited to: X-ray diffractometers, mass spectrometers, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, DNA and protein sequencers, biosensors, electron and light microscopes, flow cytometers, and biomedical imagers.
Proposals Due: June 1, 2023 5:00 pm
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Reserve the Corner today for collaborative meetings, proposal development or to learn more about AU research resources.
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The flights on the AU shuttle connect faculty to other researchers or agencies to further their research goals.
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Auburn University PI Handbook, agency guides and more to help you write a successful proposal.
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Subscription-based service that Auburn University provides faculty to find funding opportunities pertinent to their research.
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