Learn more about Pivot-RP and ORCID at our next virtual workshop on Thurs., Sept. 1, from 2-3 p.m. Pre-register online.

Pivot is a searchable database of external opportunities featuring approximately $50 billion of available funding from federal, non-federal, and international sponsors in all disciplines. The Pivot funding database is available to all Fresno State faculty, staff and students.

ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier (an ORCID iD) that you own and control, and that distinguishes you from every other researcher. You can connect your iD with your professional information — affiliations, grants, publications, peer review, and more.

The Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) supports applied research projects that demonstrate the potential to improve the economic efficiency, productivity, profitability, and sustainability of California agriculture, natural resources and allied industries. A new round of funding for the ARI Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) is now open. Apply via InfoReady by Sept. 21.

ARI will fund IPM projects for up to three years, with a minimum funding of $10,000 and maximum funding of $350,000 per year ($1,050,000 total). The Fresno State campus minimum is $100,000 per year. No match is required.

All proposals should go through Maral Kismetian (mkismetian@csufresno.edu) in the Division of Research and Graduate Studies before submitting via InfoReady.

• NIH Grant Writing Webinar Series: Learn considerations for determining research idea and grant writing readiness, selecting opportunities to apply for, effectively writing your grant application and seeking appropriate feedback. Webinars will be held Aug. 16, Sept. 26, and Nov. 1.

• California Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Social Science Advancement (CAHSSA) Mentored Writing Groups: Social and behavioral scientists are invited to apply to participate in a 6-month social science research proposal writing group that will lead you through the process of writing and submitting a grant proposal for submission to the National Science Foundation (NSF) or other federal or private funder. Apply online by Aug. 19.

• EDA Capacity Building Webinar: Learn about federal grant programs offered at the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support capacity building. The webinar is hosted in partnership with the Fresno State Office of Community & Economic Development (OCED). Tues., Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.

• NSF Virtual Grants Conference: Visit the Resource Center to view recordings of the event, including a session focused on Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) funding opportunities.

At Fresno State, more than 1,900 students are actively engaged in academic programs with direct ties to agriculture. Find out how the funding will help build stability for food and ag systems in the face of changing climate patterns. 

• Fresno State Magazine profile on track athlete and chemistry student Sophie Jiménez highlights the University's new R2 classification

• Biology professors’ discovery of sick birds leads to research funding

• Physics student at forefront of international nuclear research experiment

• Incarcerated Valley students now have new path to earn a degree

• Yongsheng Gao (Physics) was quoted about the research program that helps prepare students for personal and professional success.

• The School of Nursing at Fresno State has partnered with the nursing program at Fresno City College on the Nurse Pipeline Extension Project.

• Keith Putrika (Earth and Environmental Science) was quoted about dry conditions in Yosemite that fuel large fires.

• Karina Cardenas (Special Collections Research Center) was selected for the Smithsonian's Latino Museum Studies Program Graduate Fellowship.

• CBS47 video: Students at Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agriculture are studying the effects of different colored LED lights on plants grown indoors.

In 1984, Fresno State established an award in honor of Mr. Claude C. Laval Jr., a long-time resident of Fresno and a productive inventor. This award has supported the development of innovative technology and related research at the university. Applications will be accepted starting Sept.15 from full-time faculty and students from all academic disciplines for this year’s award.

Please don't hesitate to contact the grants administrator for your college/unit as you explore potential funding opportunities. Also, be sure to share with us important news or updates on your research, scholarly, or creative activities. Include NEWSLETTER in the subject line and send details to orsp@csufresno.edu.



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.