Research and Sponsored Programs Update: October 2023

RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS | OCTOBER 2023

After an extended absence due to the pandemic, we were thrilled to celebrate the dedication and hard work of our exceptional Fresno State faculty and staff at our Principal Investigator (PI) Appreciation Luncheon in the Resnick Student Union on Oct. 17. More than 200 attendees came together to connect with colleagues from across campus and hear from University leadership. Thanks to everyone who helped make the celebration come to life, including many pictured in our online PI Luncheon photo album.

Following a remarkable fifth straight record year in grants and contracts in 2022-23 with $70.7 million in awards, we look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate your achievements in the years to come.

>> 2022-23 Submissions and Awards Report (SAR)

OCTOBER 2023 MONTHLY AWARD REPORT

Jacob Wenger (Plant Science) received a $37,300 grant from the Citrus Research Board for the core citrus IPM program, which will address issues for California citrus growers as they are happening.

Fresno State’s special education program won a $1,249,307 award from the U.S. Department of Education for Project ACCESS, which will provide 16 scholars with four-year scholarships valued at $52,500 per student, plus a customized bundle of academic services.

Zoulikha Mouffak, Lalita Oka, Kimberly Stillmaker, and Ajith Weerasinghe (LCOE) received a six-year, $2,497,095 grant from the National Science Foundation for the "S-STEM: Enhanced Engineering Education for Underserved Communities of the San Joaquin Valley (E3UC)" project.

Krish Krishnan (Chemistry) received second-year funding from USDA for the Fresno State HSI (FRESH) program in Applications of Metabolomics in Agricultural Biotechnology.

The Central California Center for Health And Human Services received a $40,000 grant from The California Endowment (via Public Health Institute) for a 12-month residency program.

Emma Hughes (Criminology) received second-year funding from the California Department of Rehabilitation for the CSU Project Rebound Outreach Program.

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UPCOMING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Tools Competition: EdTech Innovation (Abstract due Nov. 10)

Gerber Foundation: Pediatric Health Research (Concept papers: Nov. 15)

Teagle Foundation: Education for American Civic Life (Concept papers: Dec. 1)

CSU Biotechnology (formerly CSUPERB): 2023-24 Seed Grants. Proposal deadlines for all three programs are Feb. 1, 2024.

NEH: Landmarks of American History and Culture (Feb. 14)

NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (Feb. 15)

National Science Foundation: Plant Genome Research Program (Anytime)

Upcoming USDE grant deadlines (Various)

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FALL WORKSHOP SERIES

Our Fall Workshop Series is packed with sessions featuring topics ranging from Grants 101 to post-award grant management. All workshops will be held in-person in Thomas Administration 117 with a Zoom option. Click here for the complete schedule, including several in the next few weeks:

Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) (Thurs., Nov. 2; 2-3 p.m.)

How to Find Funding: Pivot/Grants Resource Center (Tues., Nov. 7; 1-2 p.m.)

Creating Effective Budget Justifications (Weds., Nov. 8; 2:30-3:30 p.m.)

Post-Award: You've received a grant. What's Next? (Thurs., Nov. 16; 10-11 a.m.)

Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding (Tues., Dec. 5, 3-4 p.m)

>> Fall Workshop Series schedule

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

Nichole Walsh (Educational Leadership) received a 2023 Emerald Literati Award for outstanding reviewer. For 30 years, Emerald Publishing has celebrated and rewarded the outstanding contributions of authors and reviewers, not only to their journals and books, but to the body of knowledge itself.

Karine Gousset (Biology) emphasized the department’s commitment to upgrading research facilities, advocating for grants to acquire advanced shared equipment, and championing the development of collaborative research spaces in a recent CSM newsletter article.

Thomas Hiebert (Music) presented at the International Horn Symposium in Montréal, Canada over the summer. His presentation focused on the style and technique of the horn during the Baroque period in 17th and 18th century Europe.

Nupur Hajela (Physical Therapy) will present for the California Telehealth Resource Center on Tues., Nov. 21 from 12-1 p.m. on topics such as the neurological patient population and teaching techniques with future healthcare providers.

Faculty Spotlight on Frederick Ringwald (Physics): "Physics is active in many research areas, including astrophysics, biomedical physics, computational physics and quantum field theory."

>> Office of IDEAS: Faculty Stories

CLAUDE C. LAVAL JR. AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH PRESENTATION

All are invited for a presentation by 2023 Claude C. Laval Jr. Award for Innovative Technology and Research recipient Dvera Saxton (Anthropology), who will be speaking on Thurs., Nov. 16, at 12:30 p.m. in Library 2134.

Dr. Saxton’s project uses an ethnographic and body map approach to understand and address critical questions around the systems of oppression, narratives, and approaches to structural change for Disabled people across the San Joaquin Valley.

>> Internal Proposal Deadline Policy

CCRS CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The 45th annual Central California Research Symposium is set for Weds., April 3 in the Resnick Student Union. Faculty are asked to encourage their students to participate; the Call for Abstracts is now online. Students from all disciplines are invited to submit their abstract before the Feb. 15, 2024 deadline.

Please also have your students sign up for one of our virtual abstract writing workshops; a Zoom link will be sent just prior to the workshop start time. If you have any questions, contact event co-coordinator Sarah Chaffins at 278.0856 or schaffins@csufresno.edu.

>> RSP Annual Events

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

The Provost's Awards Lecture Series continues Thurs., Oct. 26, from 3-4 p.m. via Zoom, featuring Drs. Shahab Tayeb (Electrical and Computer Engineering) and Brynn Saito (English). Topics include "Cyber Resilience for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles" and "Ancestral Poetics: A Poetry Reading and Discussion." Both presenters were recipients of the 2022-23 Promising New Faculty award.

Fresno State’s California Water Institute held its "Can You Imagine a Day Without Water" virtual event on Oct. 19, featuring a wide range of presentations on current and sustainable water resource management solutions.

The 7th Annual AgTech Day is set for Fri., Oct. 27. Hosted by the Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT), Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP) and the Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center, AgTech Day showcases innovative technology in field demonstrations and educational presentations on the Fresno State Farm and a trade show with 40+ vendors.

STEM-NET is hosting a live webcast featuring past NSF CAREER awardees from the CSU system on Weds., Nov. 1, from 10 a.m.-Noon. Presenters will share their tips, best practices and lessons learned from applying for this prestigious program.

The California Alliance for Hispanic-serving Social Science Advancement (CAHSSA) is hosting a 3-day proposal-writing retreat for established or nascent collaborative social science teams. Apply by Dec. 10 Applicants will be notified of their application status by mid-January 2024.

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NSF REQUIRES SciENcv

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is mandating the use of SciENcv for the preparation of Current and Pending (Other) Support information, effective for new proposals submitted or due on or after October 23, 2023. To get started:

Login to Research.gov
Set up My Bibliography
Create an NSF Biosketch in SciENcv
Delegate access to research administrators.

Please contact your respective grants and research administrator with any questions.

>> Using SciENcv: Frequently Asked Questions

LIMITED SUBMISSIONS PROCESS

A limited submission program is a funding program in which the sponsor sets an institutional limit for the number of applications or proposals the campus can submit.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs curates, announces and facilitates limited submission funding opportunities for the University. If there is more interest than number of submissions allowed by the sponsor, our office will initiate an internal competition. Click here for a detailed look at the internal process, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

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This newsletter is compiled and published by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Part of the Division of Research and Graduate Studies, RSP helps faculty and staff apply for and secure external grant funds.

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