• Joel Slade (Biology) co-authored a new journal article, “Effects of short-term experimental manipulation of captive social environment on uropygial gland microbiome and preen oil volatile composition.”

• Kalyani Maitra (Chemistry and Biochemistry), along with her undergraduate biology research student Naomi Garcia, received a SoCalGas STEM-NET Student Research Fellowship Award. Only one awardee was selected per CSU campus.

• Miguel Pedroza (Viticulture and Enology) shared his wine expertise as one of 28 judges for the Mexico Selection by Concours Mondial De Bruxelles.

• Maria Calahorra-Jimenez (Construction Management) received the Regional Teaching Award from The Associated Schools of Construction. She will receive the award at the ASC annual conference in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

• Thomas-Whit Ellis (Theatre and Dance) will be honored on Feb. 24 as a local trailblazer for the African American Historical and Cultural Museum's Black History Month Celebration.

• Carmen Licon Cano (Food Science and Nutrition) was quoted in a recent Perishable News article about grant funding supported by the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Initiative.



• Manideep Tummalapudi (Construction Management) was quoted about his research study on strategies for economic recessions.

• Melanie H. Ram (Political Science) received a 2022-23 Fulbright Schuman European Union Affairs award and studied sub-regional organizations and regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe. Read her blog about her experiences. 

The 2023-24 Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (RSCA) award cycle is now open! Funding is provided by both the Office of the Chancellor and Fresno State’s Provost’s Office.

The awards provide (a) mini-grants up to $5,000; (b) summer/winter pay up to $3,000; or (c) 3 units of reassigned time to support faculty research, scholarship and creative activity toward the disciplined quest for broadening human understanding.



Faculty are encouraged to use the activities and results from these awards to pursue external funding and to broaden the scope of their research, scholarship and creative activities. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Contact your department for more information. 

The Division of Research and Graduate Studies in collaboration with the Fresno State's United Nations Global Compact Steering Committee invite you to SPARC! (Sustainability Projects And Research Collaborations).

This forum is designed to create networking opportunities for researchers and inquiring minds across campus and to help ignite interdisciplinary connections for research, grant applications, and/or projects that address at least one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Join us in igniting social, economic, and environmental justice research connections on Friday, March 17, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the University Business Center. Among the highlights: Presentation lightning rounds, networking, and a light lunch. For more information and registration, click here. Registration deadline: Feb. 24. 

Are you thinking about applying to the NSF CAREER funding program? This series is intended to support your efforts by providing both general and individualized information to strengthen your proposal. Register online for all four webcasts. Each seminar will begin promptly at noon. Breakout discussion sessions will include NSF Program Officers and/or CSU NSF CAREER awardees.

Live Webcasts (all scheduled from 12-1:30 p.m.): Feb. 17, March 16, April 14, and May 11. You will have the opportunity to indicate interest in reviewing a successful proposal, receiving a review of your proposal, and/or connecting with a mentor.

Learn more about Pivot-RP and ORCID at our next virtual workshop on Tues., Feb. 21, from 10-11 a.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.

STEM-NET Webinar: NSF Supported Computer and Data Science Research in the CSU. National Science Foundation (NSF) funding opportunities, best practices and lessons learned, plus CSU faculty and student success stories within NSF-funded programs. Friday, Jan. 27, 10-11:30 a.m. RSVP online. 

• NIH Grants Conference: The National Institutes of Health will host a virtual grants conference on Feb. 1 and 2. The conference is targeted to individuals new to NIH grants and/or looking to better understand the processes and policies behind NIH funding. 

• NEH Workshop: CSU Long Beach will be hosting a CSU-wide workshop providing an overview of funding opportunities offered by the NEH as well as tips for preparing competitive applications. Program staff will also facilitate a mock review panel and take questions as part of this presentation. Friday, Feb. 10. 9-11 a.m. RSVP by Jan. 27.



• The next UC Agricultural & Natural Resources (UCANR) information session will provide non-profits, academia, public entities, and other stakeholders with an overview of the different programs and resources available. Tues., Feb. 21, 10 a.m. RSVP online.

Fresno State now has an institutional account with the Grants Resource Center (GRC), which provides grant funding opportunity search tools and general information on agencies and funding trends. Be sure to check out the Funded Proposal Library and other resources.

Please email orsp@csufresno.edu for the GRC username and password; the service is open to all Fresno State faculty/staff/students.

• NIH has provided a collection of useful information to help investigators comply with the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing, which became effective Jan 25, 2023. Materials include sample plans, a two-part webinar series, FAQs and a list of data repositories. Resources can be found on the 12 Days of Data Management and Sharing Tips & Resources page.

• NSF has recently made enhancements to the biographical sketch and current and pending (other) support fillable PDF formats. The updated formats are consistent with the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide and are required as of Jan. 30, 2023. 

• All are welcome for the next Framing Friday at the Graduate Student Success Center (HML 2119) on Friday, Jan. 27, from 2-3 p.m., featuring research presentations from graduate students Sarah Theller (Art History) and Dong (Arlo) Liang (Psychology). RSVP online.

• Among the top 22 Fresno State stories of 2022: Carnegie elevates Fresno State’s research classification.

• The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology recently announced its ninth upper division honors cohort with a 10-member junior class that will focus on research related to industry and consumer topics.

• The Vagim family donates $100,000 to the Craig School of Business for faculty research.

• Fully staffed by graduate students, The Normal School magazine provides professional experience in literary publishing for students in the Master of Fine Arts program at Fresno State.

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.