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NSF MRI Program internal notifications due Friday, August 11 | |
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The National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation program changed its long-time mid-January due date to a date in mid-November. This means that the internal notification (working title, team/researcher list, submission type) due date for this very popular limited submission program changed to this Friday, August 11 at 5 p.m. this year rather than in mid-September as has been the case in the past. Internal preproposals will be due by 5 p.m., September 1, 2023. The notification and preproposals should be submitted to the Office of Research Development via ordlimitedsubs@k-state.edu.
NSF’s MRI program supports the acquisition of a multi-user research instrument that is commercially available through direct purchase from a vendor, or for the personnel costs and equipment that are required for the development of an instrument with new capabilities, thereby advancing instrumentation capabilities and enhancing expertise for instrument design and fabrication at academic institutions. MRI instruments are, in general, too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs.
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Webinar: PIPP Phase II Centers Program | |
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12:30-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 11
An informational webinar on the Predictive Intelligence for Pandemic Prevention (PIPP) Phase II Center-scale program will be held on August 11, 2023, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM CST.
About the PIPP Phase II Center-scale program: NSF's Predictive Intelligence for Pandemic Prevention (PIPP) initiative focuses on foundational research and development activities needed to tackle grand challenges in infectious disease pandemics through prediction and prevention. The PIPP Phase II Centers Program expands upon the Phase I Development Grant Program and is the NSF’s flagship program to establish a network of centers or large-scale awards/investments that will support interdisciplinary team-based approaches to accelerate research and development activities in emerging infectious diseases and pandemics.
Register in advance for the webinar.
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1 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 14
Join the DEB’s next Virtual Office Hour. Program Officers will be discussing things they've learned during the transition from Principal Investigator to NSF Program Officer, helpful tips and tricks when applying for NSF funding, common misconceptions about the Merit Review Process, and more. Representatives from DEB programs will be available for questions. To participate, please register.
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Division of Biological Infrastructure Virtual Office Hours | |
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2-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Please join the Division of Biological Infrastructure for the monthly Virtual Office Hour. Program Officers will introduce the Graduate Research Fellowship Program and discuss recent updates to the GRFP solicitation. They will also provide tips on how to write a great GRFP application. It is an opportunity to raise questions and communicate directly with program officers in your field.
Please register in advance for the webinar.
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1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) is hosting virtual office hours to share information about NSF’s current operations and provide guidance to the mathematical sciences community. All members of the mathematics research community interested in the work of DMS are welcome to attend.
Register for the webinar.
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DRK-12 Solicitation (23-596): NSF Office Hours | |
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12-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Join one of the upcoming office hour-style webinars for an opportunity to interact with NSF program officers in small groups and get answers to your questions regarding the new DRK-12 Solicitation 23-596 and the proposal process. These webinars are designed to offer participants direct access to program officers, providing valuable insights and guidance.
Register here.
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Webinar: Information for Prospective U.S. Applicants to the Trans- Atlantic Platform (T-AP) | |
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3-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Please join us for an informational webinar for prospective U.S. Applicants to the Trans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP).
During this webinar, NSF and National Endowment for the Humanities staff will provide an overview of the T-AP program and the upcoming funding opportunity. Following the presentation will be a question and answer session. T-AP is a collaboration between humanities and social science research funders from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. T-AP aims to enhance the ability of funders, research organizations and researchers to engage in transnational dialogue and collaboration. The current T-AP call on Democracy, Governance and Trust (DGT) seeks to understand specifically how democracy, governance and trust are integral to the tackling of both short-term crises and long-term challenges and are themselves a focus of the discontent and disruption facing many societies.
Register via Zoom for the T-AP webinar. Real-time captions will be available. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to attend, please contact Kwabena Gyimah-Brempong in advance.
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August Virtual Office Hours with the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) | |
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12-1 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 17
Join NSF on Thursday August 17, 2023, 12pm - 1pm CST for this month’s IOS Virtual Office Hour. IOS Program Officers will discuss annual reports, the information that is required within annual reports, and handle questions audience members have. To participate, please register in advance.
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Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) Office Hours | |
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12 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 17
Hosts for this office hour:
Jong-on Hahm, Program Director (EDU/DGE GRFP)
Sami Manning, Program Specialist (EDU/DGE GRFP)
Thomas Martin, Program Director (CISE/IIS)
Wendy Nilsen, Deputy Division Director (CISE/IIS)
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. Please join us for this CISE office hour to find out about the program and get guidance on the application process for graduate students in CISE disciplines.
These Office Hours are for researchers interested in learning about programs and policies in the Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) in the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate (CISE) at NSF. Office Hours are designed to give current and potential investigators a window into IIS and other Directorate partners. Attendance at office hours is voluntary and designed to help investigators gain information that can help them strengthen their proposals. Sessions will be closed-captioned.
Please note that the office hours are designed to answer questions for a broad range of researchers and not inquiries about specific proposals. If you would like to talk to about a specific proposal you are considering submitting or which was already reviewed, please email the relevant program. This will connect you with program officers with whom you can ask questions.
Register here.
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Synthesis Center for Understanding Organismal Resilience Webinar | |
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10-11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 24
Synthesis Center for Understanding Organismal Resilience is intended to advance our ability to explain and predict organismal resiliency and plasticity in response to complex and dynamic environmental circumstances encountered over a lifespan through the synthesis of varied data sets and types that bridge multiple scales and levels.
View the solicitation.
The presentation and discussion will include:
- Explanation of the program goals
- Details of the solicitation
- Answer questions from prospective PIs
Register for this event.
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MCB Virtual Office Hour: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology | |
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1-2 p.m.
September 13
Join the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) at the National Science Foundation for our next virtual office hour. On Wednesday, September 13 from 2-3pm ET, the topic will be Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB; NSF 22-623). Program Directors will be present to address your questions.
Please register here.
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11 a.m.-5 p.m.
September 13-14
The Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) invites postdoctoral researchers supported by IOS grants to our virtual colloquium “From Postdoc to Principal Investigator.”
This two-day virtual colloquium will highlight the scientific research and broader impacts of postdocs supported by IOS and provide key insights on funding and proposal preparation topics relevant to IOS-funded postdocs as they plan their career transition to beginning principal investigators. Each day will also include opportunities to engage with NSF Program Directors in Q&A breakout sessions.
Register for the colloquium today!
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U.S.-Japan Brain Research Cooperative Program (BRCP) | |
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NIH is pleased to announce the release of the following Notice of Special Interest as part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) continuation of the U.S. entity of the U.S.-Japan Brain Research Cooperative Program (BRCP).
The U.S.-Japan BRCP promotes scientist exchange, training, and research collaborations between neuroscientists from the U.S. and Japan. This administrative supplement program provides funds to currently active research grants that are supported by one of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
NOT-NS-23-092: Notice of Special Interest: Administrative Supplements for the U.S.-Japan Brain Research Cooperative Program (BRCP) - U.S. Entity (Admin Supp)
Application Due Date – September 18, 2023 by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.
For inquiries and additional information, please visit https://www.ninds.nih.gov/us-japan-brcp
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September 27-28
The George Washington University in Washington D.C.
The 2023 AI4SE/SE4AI Workshop will be held September 27-28 at the George Washington University in Washington, DC.
The rapid development of AI presents both tremendous opportunities and inherent risks. As AI continues to revolutionize various industries, it becomes crucial to strike a delicate balance between seizing the potential benefits and addressing the potential risks. The conference theme, “Balancing Opportunity and Risk: The Systems Engineer’s Role in the Rapid Advancement of AI-Based Systems,” aims to foster discussions and insights on the responsible deployment of AI in systems engineering and how systems engineering can support the development of robust and ethical AI systems.
The deadline to register is September 12.
For more information and to register, visit the workshop website.
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October 12-13, 2023
Denver, Colorado
Calling all land-grant colleagues!
Join the Northcentral Region Water Network in Denver, Colorado to discuss how we can work together across institutions to address vulnerability associated with climate change, protect and restore our waters for future generations, and advance culturally rich and sustainable food systems and food sovereignty.
The North Central Region Water Network, The First American Land-Grant Consortium, or FALCON, and partners from across the North Central Region are excited to host a workshop for 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant colleagues working on climate and water-related issues.
This in-person workshop will be held ahead of the FALCON Annual Conference, starting mid-day on October 12 and ending at 1 p.m. on October 13 in Downtown Denver, Colorado.
Together, we will create actionable recommendations to improve collaborations among land-grant institutions in ways that will increase our ability to provide climate and water programming in equitable and just ways with a focus on serving Black and Indigenous communities.
Learn more.
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Defense TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo 2023 | |
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November 28-30
Gaylord National Harbor in Washington D.C.
This is our 12th annual program, bringing together defense, private industry, federal agencies, and academic leadership to accelerate applications for state-of-the-art technology solutions. Our unique Innovation Partner packages for Defense TechConnect 2023 offers exceptional networking, showcase, pitch, and expo opportunities for your organization. By participating, you will have the chance to be front and center at one of the largest dedicated emerging tech and innovation matchmaking conferences of the year. Become a TechConnect Innovation Partner!
In addition to Defense TechConnect 2023, we are co-locating two conferences - SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation and Smart Cities 2023. This collaboration will provide a unique opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange.
Save the date and mark your calendars for this premier event! Already prepared to apply? Go ahead and submit your technology applications.
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Agency news and trending topics | |
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The U.S. National Science Foundation has invested $56 million in 11 projects, spanning a total of 21 institutions in 19 jurisdictions, through NSF's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). This investment is a component of NSF's ongoing effort to build research and development capacity and education in states that demonstrate a commitment to research but have not received the levels of investment seen in other parts of the country. NSF
Bumpy silicon array reveals presence of tiny amounts of DNA—and potentially other types of molecules—without first making copies Science
Within this century, climate change could lead to the collapse of a vital ocean current system—and it could happen as soon as 2025, according to a new study published Tuesday in Nature Communications. However, some researchers remain skeptical about the finding, which contradicts a recent assessment by United Nations climate scientists. Smithsonian Magazine
The study, published on 3 August in Science, could open the floodgates to linking the genomes of historical people to their present-day descendants — some direct, but most very distant. This approach could be especially resonant for African Americans and members of other populations around the world who trace some of their ancestry to enslaved people, say researchers. Nature
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