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March 2022

Time to Get Real! About Animal Research

Celebrate Biomedical Research Awareness Day with Comparative Medicine and Cindy Buckmaster, Ph.D., former director for the center for comparative medicine in Baylor College of Medicine for a fun event to learn how to work together and move in the direction of stronger science, faster cures and fewer animals. The event is slated for 1 p.m., Thursday, April 7 at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine (Bldg. 71) in Room 128. To register for the event, click here.

Remote viewing will be available at the selected campuses: Davie LA 455, Jupiter RF 119, Harbor Branch LE 103.

Interested in a private vivarium tour following the event? Register here.

Items to Note

Thanks to your efforts, FAU’s research activity and pursuit of external funding remains at an all-time high. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) within FAU’s Division of Research is currently experiencing a staff shortage, which is presenting major challenges in keeping pace with this outstanding productivity. To read more, click here.

National Science Foundation System Update

Many National Science Foundation (NSF) program solicitations now require the use of Research.gov for preparation and submission of proposals.

To read more about the important new NSF notice, click here.

Make Your GrantForward Profile Work for you

Limited competition notifications are continuing to shift to the GrantForward platform.

The Division of Research expects all faculty to create a profile on GrantForward. This caters funding opportunities based on interests but also limited competitions, which are then automatically pushed to members.

Build Undergraduate Research Experiences

Did you know there are ample opportunities for faculty to write undergraduate researchers into their research efforts?

Students can earn a research certificate, showcase their accomplishments, enhance transcript or CV, hone critical thinking and analytical skills and more.

To find out more, email Donna Chamely-Wiik.

Find Limited Submission Funding

Retirement Research Foundation – Research Grants

Deadline: April 2

Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC)

Deadline: April 20

National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

Deadline: June 6

A list of limited submission funding opportunities is maintained here .

Questions about the limited submissions process? Email limited@fau.edu.

IRB Updates:

Beginning on April 4, 2022, the IRB Staff asks that researchers use the newly developed consent templates (which will be updated into the IRBNet library) for new projects. If your project was submitted and/or approved prior to April 4, 2022, you do not need to switch to the revised documents.

IACUC Updates:

All personnel working with animals are required to complete online training through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) website. Learn more.

Applications Close Next Month

FAU Tech Runway's annual Launch Competition is back for another round of entrepreneurs and startups seeking high-growth, instruction structured team mentoring, co-working space and more.

The deadline to apply for venture class 10 is Sunday, April 17. Learn more.

Protect Your Research

The Office of Technology Development can help protect your research with patents, providing expert guidance on intellectual property protection and commercialization, as well as covering costs associated with filing a patent application.

To learn more, click here.

Did you Know?

Both FAU Tech Runway and the Office of Technology Development are part of the FAU Innovation and Business Development pipeline - key resources and guidance you need on your journey to turn ideas into success. To find out more, click here.

2022 Mastermind Magazine is Here

Masterminds, the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute's annual magazine, is now available. To read the stories behind the research, click here.

You've got Questions? We've got Answers.

Don't let fear or uncertainty stand in the way of advancing your research – or your career! The Division of Research is here to answer your questions or address any concerns during an in-person, open discussion at your campus. Sign up now to connect with the leaders of the Office of the Vice President for Research at Davie, Jupiter or Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.

UP NEXT:

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 12, LA 201, FAU Davie Campus