The National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation program has 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 will be 5 p.m., August 11 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.

Monday, July 31

NIH will host a virtual workshop on July 31, 2023, to discuss policies and practices that shape biomedical innovation and promote access to NIH-funded discoveries. Goals will include discussing how NIH, as a research institution, approaches the patenting and licensing of biomedical inventions. There will also be discussion on the agency’s role in the broader biomedical research enterprise in promoting the application of knowledge to enhance human health. 

Details on the workshop, including the agenda and information about viewing the videocast and providing public comment, can be found on the OSP website. Please note that slots for oral comments will be provided in the order they are received until all slots have been filled. In addition to the opportunity to make oral comments during the workshop, NIH invites written comments from the public. For those wishing to have written comments considered prior to the workshop, those comments must be received by July 27, 2023.   

1-2 p.m.

August 9

Join the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) at the National Science Foundation for our next virtual office hour. On Wednesday, August 9 from 2-3pm ET, the topic will be Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP; NSF 22-614). Program Directors will be present to address your questions.

Please register here.

Division of Biological Infrastructure Virtual Office Hours

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.

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.

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.

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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