K-State events and announcements | |
NEH Summer Stipends Program | |
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The National Endowment for the Humanities’ Summer Stipends program supports continuous full-time work on a humanities project for a period of two consecutive months. NEH funds may support recipients’ compensation, travel, and other costs related to the proposed scholarly research. This is a limited submission; thus, if you are interested in submitting to this program you must notify (working title and a short, two to three sentence synopsis of your project) the Office of Research Development by August 2, 2024 via ordlimitedsubs@ksu.edu. If two or more faculty members notify by this date, an internal competition will be held with preproposals due by August 16, 2024.
This program’s anticipated due date to NEH is September 18, 2024. The new 2024 application should be available on the NEH website by June 18. Typically, NEH hosts a webinar for this program in mid-August, but due to the changes NEH is making to this program the webinar will be May 15 at 1-2 p.m. CT. Again, remember that to apply to this program, you must first go through the internal process outlined above because K-State can only nominate one tenure-track/tenured faculty to apply to this program. However, non-tenure track faculty may apply without nomination and without going through this process, but the Office of Research Development (ord@ksu.edu) would like to know in this case if you will be submitting.
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NEH Summer Stipends Writing Clinic | |
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The Office of Research Development will again offer a month-long writing clinic that will use an iterative process to help interested faculty members develop and refine their submissions for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipends program. This clinic is based on the approach ORD has successfully offered for the National Science Foundation CAREER opportunity and has used for the last four years for the NEH Summer Stipends program.
The Writing Clinic steps will be as follows:
- Prewriting Questions – submit by July 8; group meeting week of July 8.
- Significance and contribution section as well as the Organization and methods section– based on answers to prewriting questions – submit by July 15; group meeting week of July 15
- Competencies, skills and access; final product and dissemination sections as well as the work plan (1 page) and bibliography – submit by July 22; group meeting week of July 22
- Full 3-page narrative section, 1 page work plan and resume – submit by July 29; group meeting week of July 29.
We will meet once a week via zoom to review and discuss the writing assignments. Participants agree to take part in all sessions and complete the assignments of the clinic.
If you are interested in participating in this Writing Clinic please send an email stating your interest to ord@ksu.edu by June 26. Please use “Summer Stipends” on the email subject line.
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Learn about student, scholar, faculty and Fulbright alumni opportunities with the Fulbright program | |
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K-State faculty, scholars, students and Fulbright alumni are encouraged to participate in presentations featuring Julie Taylor, director of academic relations for the Fulbright Institute of International Education, or IIE.
The presentations, set to increase awareness and engagement in the Fulbright Program to the K-State community, will take place on Thursday, April 25:
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8-8:45 a.m. - Fulbright Program: Increasing Campus Awareness and Engagement, 207 K-State Student Union. Relevant deans, underrepresented faculty or student groups, and foreign language chairs are encouraged to attend this session.
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1-2 p.m. - Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session,127 Leadership Studies Building.
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2:30-4 p.m. - Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Information Session, 127 Leadership Studies Building.
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4-5:30 p.m. - Reception, Leadership Studies Building.
Register online to show interest in one or more of these events.
The sessions are offered through a collaboration with Fulbright IIE, the Office of International Programs, Office of Research Development, and Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research.
Fulbright alumni from the U.S. and around the world are invited to participate in these presentations. Alumni are the face of the Fulbright program, and we invite you to help spread awareness of the Fulbright opportunities. Register online to express your interest. Network with other Fulbright alumni and those interested in becoming a Fulbrighter.
For more information contact bjlippma@k-state.edu or 785-532-5498.
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CNAP Brown Bag Speaker Dr. Kip Ludwig | |
Attend biomanufacturing candidate research seminars | |
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Kansas State University is hiring up to 12 new faculty members at all ranks and in multiple disciplines to enhance our research and instruction strengths that support the growing biomanufacturing industry in the region through innovation and workforce development.
As part of this initiative, multiple candidate research seminars will take place on campus from April 3-May 2. Throughout the month, these interviews will be hosted by individual departments across multiple colleges.
A full list of seminars can be found on the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative website.
These prospective faculty members will bring innovative research and learning that complements our established reputation in agriculture, biosciences, biosecurity, engineering and veterinary medicine.
The Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Research will jointly oversee the faculty search processes and approve the hires into the Biomanufacturing Constellation.
Learn more about the initiative.
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External events and announcements | |
If you have ever wondered about the funding rate at the National Science Foundation (NSF) or awards by geographic area, you should check out NSF’s new website—NSF by the Numbers. It provides this information as well as: yearly trend lines for proposals evaluated, new awards funded, and funded institutions; award information such as award duration, institution, obligation amount and more by fiscal year; the ability to search for an Institution and see summary information about its history of activity with NSF; and information on proposal submissions from underrepresented and underserved applicants and communities. This dashboard tool shows 10 years of data and is updated annually when the fiscal year is complete. | |
NSF’s New Suitability & Proposal Concept Tool | |
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The National Science Foundation’s Program Suitability & Proposal Concept Tool (ProSPCT) is for prospective Principal Investigators (PIs) to contact the National Science Foundation (NSF) to determine suitability of a project idea prior to submission of a proposal. Log in to ProSPCT via Login.gov then click “Submissions” to get started. Do not use this site for general correspondence with NSF. Questions about proposals or awards should be sent directly to the cognizant Program Officer or Grants and Agreements Officer.
Concept outline submissions made via this form will be routed within NSF for initial review by relevant program staff and made available to other NSF units with expertise germane to the project topic. An assigned cognizant Program Officer will respond to your submission. Please note, concept outlines are not full proposals and need only convey sufficient information for a Program Officer to determine whether submission of a full proposal is warranted. To get help with preparing a concept outline, contact the Office of Research Development via ord@ksu.edu.
For more information about this tool, see: https://suitability.nsf.gov/s/.
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NIH Modifies Application and Review Process for Fellowship Grants to Broaden Scientific Trainee Pool | |
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The National Institutes of Health is revising the application and peer review process for grants that enable external institutions to recruit for research training fellowships. Fellowship training awards are a critical part of the development of the biomedical research workforce. The revised approach for peer review of fellowship applications is designed to enhance participation from strong applicants at smaller schools, mentors relatively early in their careers, and well-qualified students with less-conventional academic backgrounds. These changes will be effective for fellowship applications due on or after Jan. 25, 2025.
While NIH will not be revising the peer review criteria required by regulation, NIH will modify how those criteria will be considered by peer reviewers by focusing on three key factors — the potential of the candidate, strength of the research training plan, and the commitment to the candidate on the part of the sponsor and the institution. Additionally, the application process will be updated to reduce the burden by shortening the application overall and making clear who, candidate or sponsor, is responsible for which material. The requirement for submission of undergraduate or graduate grades will be removed.
Over the past few years, multiple concerns were raised about reputational and career-stage bias, the information used to judge candidates, and a burdensome application process for both candidates and reviewers. Data analyses supported these concerns. In developing the improved fellowship peer application and review process, NIH solicited feedback from multiple sources. Comments submitted in response to a 2023 public request for information were generally supportive of the effort but called for more clarity in the review criteria and application instructions. Based on that feedback, the initial proposal was modified, resulting in the current changes that are now being implemented.
For more information on the impending changes, please visit the NIH website.
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DOE Office of Science Office Hours | |
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The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science monthly virtual office hours are opportunities to share information and ask questions about our six research programs and two research and development and production offices. Researchers at all institutions are welcome to attend and learn more about our programs. Topics will vary each month.
Learn more about the programs, dates and times using the links provided below:
The office hour will be in the form of a zoom meeting, starting with a brief presentation on the monthly topic, followed by questions.
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The Linguistics and DLI-DEL Programs are seeking reviewers and panelists | |
DOE Funded Researcher Reminder | |
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This is a semi-annual reminder that recipients of Office of Science (SC) funded awards, made or renewed on or after October 1, 2014, are required to submit to the Department of Energy (DOE) the final peer-reviewed accepted manuscript (hereafter referred to as the “accepted manuscript”) for all journal articles that result from work under the award per the July 2014 DOE Public Access Plan. While DOE requires that all accepted manuscripts must be submitted that result from work under the award, if you have identified a peer-reviewed journal article on your annual Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR), it is important that you submit the peer-reviewed manuscript for it as soon as it has a status of “accepted” for publication. This requirement is included in the terms and conditions as part of the reporting requirements of the award.
DOE fulfills requirements for public access using its government license to the research it funds. This allows for DOE to make the accepted manuscript version of the journal article available to the public to read, download, and analyze under its government license rather than require its recipients to pay “open access” (OA) fees or article processing charges to enable public access. However, if published as OA, submission of the OA article in lieu of the accepted manuscript, is also acceptable.
An acknowledgment of Federal support is required and must appear in the publication of any material, whether copyrighted or not, based on or developed under the award. Please see the SC Acknowledgements of Federal Support webpage for guidance on acknowledging your award when publishing articles supported by SC.
Accepted manuscripts must be submitted to the DOE corporate E-Link system at the time the journal article meets the status of “accepted” for publication. Do not submit the copyrighted version of the journal article unless published as “open access.” Accepted manuscripts will be made available through DOE PAGES and OSTI.GOV one-year after the article is published online.
To submit an accepted manuscript or OA article, go to E-Link and select the “Financial Assistance Recipients” tab on the homepage.
Written instructions for submission of accepted manuscripts are included in the DOE Federal Reporting Checklist and Instructions, DOE F 4600.2. A video tutorial, “Submitting Accepted Manuscripts - Financial Assistance Awardees,” can be viewed on YouTube.
For questions or help regarding submission of accepted manuscripts, please contact elink_Helpdesk@osti.gov.
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Call for Grant Programs Peer Reviewers | |
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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking subject matter experts to serve as peer reviewers to evaluate grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2024 grant cycle. AMS grant peer reviews bring together diverse individuals who provide fair, expert, and unbiased evaluations of grant applications. Reviewing applications will take approximately 6 weeks and non-federal reviewers will be compensated for their reviews.
Current Programs Seeking Peer Reviewers:
Learn more here.
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Consumer Food Insights Series 3.0 Webinar | |
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On April 25 at 11 a.m., AMS and Colorado State University are hosting a webinar highlighting the Consumer Food Insights Series 3.0! In this webinar, the project team will present new findings from their third nationwide survey of food purchasing and consumer behavior since the COVID-19 pandemic, covering changes through Fall 2023. These findings are intended to help guide local and regional food systems businesses, policy makers, and community organizations.
Register here.
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Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America's Seed Fund at NSF | |
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April 25, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m.
Join this open-ended session to ask questions about what’s needed when creating a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) proposal. A SBIR/STTR program director will answer questions and point you to resources.
Register here.
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Implementing the Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support | |
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April 25, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m.
Please join us for a webinar covering NSF’s implementation of the National Science and Technology Council-approved Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. This session will cover the policy behind NSF’s implementation in the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide.
Registration is now open.
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Chemistry Division Office Hour: A History of Black Scientists in NSF's Chemistry Division | |
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April 26, 2024, 2 - 3 p.m.
This event will focus on the experiences and contributions of past and present Black and African American scientists within NSF's Chemistry Division. Several distinguished guests, including former NSF program directors, will present and share their insights and perspectives. Attendees will be able to ask questions during a moderated Q&A session.
More information can be found here.
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2024 Local Food Economics Data Visualization Challenge | |
Sponsored by AMS and co-organized with the Graduate Student Section of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, the 2024 Local Food Economics Data Visualization competition will challenge graduate student teams of three from around the U.S. to develop a novel data visualization and analysis that responds to competition prompts using the Local Food Data Warehouse, FAME tools, and other relevant data sources. This year's competition will have a focus on the new Regional Food Business Centers to provide analysis relevant to the Centers’ geographic regions. To apply, please complete the application form by Sunday, April 28. | |
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2025-26 Competition Open | |
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The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program's 2025-26 competition features over 400 awards offered in more than 130 countries. Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards allow U.S. citizens to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad. We accept applications until September 16, 2024, but it's not too early to see what's possible.
Curious to see what Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards have to offer? Our webinars share details about the program, awards in specific regions, countries or disciplines, and the application process. Visit our Webinar Schedule for events throughout the competition and register to join. Up next:
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AccelNet Webinar 2024 and Virtual Office Hours | |
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April 29, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m.
The NSF AccelNet program will host a webinar on April 29, 2024 to inform the community on the program 2024 call "Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations." The webinar will include an overview presentation from the program directors and allow time for Q&A.
The AccelNet Program Team is hosting a series of virtual Office Hours aimed at giving potential PIs an opportunity to ask questions about the AccelNet 2024 solicitation. We will be holding a series of sessions starting May 6, 2024 and ending on May 23, 2024.
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After Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund | |
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April 30 2024, 6 – 7 p.m.
May 23, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m.
July 25, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
Join this question-and-answer session to learn more about America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation. A Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer program director will answer questions about how to get started, the basics of eligibility and what they look for when they review project pitches.
Register here.
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April 30, 2024, 3 - 4 p.m.
This EPSCoR Live! session will be of particular interest to researchers and leaders within research administration in EPSCoR jurisdictions, who would like to learn more about the building EPSCoR research ecosystems through the E-CORE and E-RISE funding opportunities.
More information and registration can be found here.
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NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Teams Q&A Webinar | |
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May 2, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
Please join this I-Corps Teams webinar to ask an I-Corps program director questions and hear updates about the I-Corps program, curriculum, and important dates. Details will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions.
Registration can be found here.
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Future Research Directions for the CISE Community (CISE-RV) Program Webinar | |
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May 3, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
NSF CISE program directors will host a webinar to inform the CISE research community on the research and development strategic visioning (CISE-RV) program.
The webinar will include an overview presentation from the program directors and allow time for Q&A.
The goal of this DCL is to encourage a diversity of compelling approaches to early-concept strategic visioning by the broad R&D community in different emerging areas important to the CISE mission.
Register here.
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Call for Nominations for the National Medal of Science | |
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The National Medal of Science is the highest recognition the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers. The presidential award is given to individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or social and behavioral sciences, in service to the Nation.
For this prestigious honor, please nominate colleagues and peers who have made extraordinary contributions that have advanced the scientific enterprise.
Complete nomination packages, consisting of a completed nomination form and three letters of support, are due by May 3, 2024.
Nominations can be submitted here.
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AccelNet Office Hours 2024 | |
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May 6, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m.
May 9, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m.
May 20, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
The AccelNet Program Team is hosting a series of virtual Office Hours aimed at giving potential PIs an opportunity to ask questions about the AccelNet 2024 solicitation.
We will be holding a series of sessions starting May 6, 2024 and ending on May 23, 2024, during which any questions about the Program can be asked and discussed.
More information and Zoom links can be found here.
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Call for Nominations for the 2025 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award
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Dear Colleagues,
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science invites nominations for the 2025 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award, one of the longest running and most prestigious science and technology awards given by the U.S. government. The Lawrence Award is presented by the Secretary of Energy to honor mid-career U.S. scientists and engineers for exceptional technical contributions and achievements in research and development supporting DOE’s mission and its programs to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.
Awards will be considered in each of the following nine categories: Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Sciences; Biological and Environmental Sciences; Computer, Information, and Knowledge Sciences; Condensed Matter and Materials Sciences; Energy Science and Innovation; Fusion and Plasma Sciences; High Energy Physics; National Security and Nonproliferation; and Nuclear Physics.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, May 9, 2024, 4 p.m. Nominations must include statements summarizing the candidate’s achievements and connection to DOE support, three to six letters of support, a curriculum vitae, and a short bibliography. An independent panel of eminent experts will be convened by DOE to review nominations in each award category and inform award recommendation(s) submitted to the Secretary of Energy. Final award selections are made by the Secretary of Energy. Each Lawrence Award category award winner receives a citation signed by the Secretary, a gold-plated medal bearing the likeness of Ernest O. Lawrence, and a $20,000 honorarium. In the event the award is given to more than one individual within an award category, the recipients share the honorarium equally. To read nomination guidelines and submit a nomination visit Lawrence Award Nomination & Selection Guidelines.
The Lawrence Award was established in 1959 to honor the memory of the late E.O. Lawrence, who won the 1939 Nobel Prize in Physics for his invention of the cyclotron (a particle accelerator) and after whom two DOE national laboratories, one in Berkeley and the other in Livermore, California, are named. Office of Science Administers the Lawrence Award on behalf of the Department of Energy. DOE encourages nominations of individuals from underrepresented groups and is committed to fostering safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible work, research, and funding environments. Read the Office of Science’s Statement of Commitment for more information.
Please consider nominating a colleague and encouraging nominations by sharing this letter broadly with colleagues and professional networks. Thank you for your help with this important award program.
Questions may be addressed to Kaitlyn (Katie) Schroeder-Spain, Ph.D., Lawrence Award Program Manager, at SCLawrence.Award@science.doe.gov.
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Partnerships for Innovation's Program Q&A Session Webinar | |
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May 14, 2024, 12. – 1 p.m.
June 11, 2024, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
July 9, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
Please join this Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Q&A webinar to learn about the PFI program. During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the PFI program and what to expect for the submission deadline.
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Partnerships for Innovation's Program Q&A Session Webinar | |
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences Office Hour | |
Science of Science: DCI Office Hours | |
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May 15, 2024, 1 - 2 p.m.
Welcome to the Science of Science: Discovery, Communication, and Impact office hours. We understand that applying for an award can be a daunting process filled with questions and uncertainties. To assist you and provide insight into the program, we are hosting office hours.
More information can be found here.
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EDU Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Workshop | |
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May 15, 2024, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.
The workshop is intended to provide guidance and mentorship to prospective CAREER applicants to the NSF Directorate for STEM Education. It will serve as an opportunity for participants to gain a better understanding of the program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and outcomes of past CAREER awardees, and for participants to interact with other applicants, former awardees, and NSF program officers.
Register here.
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NEH Summer Stipends Program Webinar | |
The National Endowment for the Humanities will hold a Summer Stipends webinar on Wednesday, May 15 at 1 - 2 p.m. This webinar will be important to attend if you are interested in applying to this program because NEH has made several substantial changes to the program including to eligibility, increasing the stipends from $6,000 to $8,000 and reducing the number of nominations an institution can make from two to only one. If you are unable to attend this webinar, NEH typically includes a YouTube video of its annual webinar on its Summer Stipends website. | |
K-INBRE Grant Writing Webinar | |
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May 20, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
June 17, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
ExpandAI office hours are provided for your convenience. NSF Program Directors representing different categories of MSIs will be available on the days and times listed to answer your questions about the program.
More information and Zoom links can be found here.
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Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI) Virtual Office Hours | |
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May 21, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
June 18, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
July 16, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov.
Representatives from across the division will be available to discuss specific programs and funding opportunities. There will then be an open question and answer period – questions can be on any NSF or DBI topic. Join us remotely and bring your questions!
Register here.
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Division of Biological Infrastructure Virtual Office Hours | |
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May 21, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
Representatives from across the Division of biological Infrastructure (DBI) will be available to discuss specific programs and funding opportunities. There will then be an open question and answer period – questions can be on any NSF or DBI topic. Join us remotely and bring your questions!
Register here.
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Engineering for Civil Infrastructure Office Hours | |
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May 21, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
June 18, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
The NSF Engineering for Civil Infrastructure (ECI) program is hosting virtual office hours for early career faculty planning to submit proposals to the Faculty Early Career Development Program by the July 24, 2024, deadline. The ECI program is a core, unsolicited research program.
More information and a Zoom link can be found here.
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NIAID Grant Writing Webinar Series | |
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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is hosting a virtual grant writing webinar series: Debuting Your Research Career: How to Plan for and Write Your First (or Next) NIH Grant Application. This monthly webinar series is free and open to all to pre- and post-doctoral fellows, clinician-scientists, as well as early-stage and mid-career research investigators.
The series will provide information on the funding opportunities for early career researchers at NIAID, navigating the F, K, DP2 and R38/K38 awards, and understanding the peer review process.
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May 23, 2024: Developing your candidate information section and research strategy for F and K awards
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June 20, 2024: Navigating NIH to prepare your grant application – DP2/R38/K38 awards
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July 18, 2024: Understanding the Peer Review process
Register here.
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BES Early Career Network Grant Writing Tips and Insights | |
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May 30, 2024, 12 - 1 p.m.
The grant writing process can be daunting for early career scientists. In this webinar, we will have experts share their insights and experience on structuring the grant, the writing process, and building a compelling narrative. Questions from the audience as well as prepared questions will be addressed by the speakers. This zoom webinar is free and open to the public.
Register now!
For more information and to learn about future events, please visit the BES ECN events page.
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Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference | |
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The U.S. National Science Foundation will host the Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference from June 3 – 5, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference is making an eagerly anticipated transition to a hybrid event.
Registration will open on Wednesday, March 6, at 11 a.m. for in-person and virtual participation. We anticipate in-person registration will sell out quickly, so be prepared to register as soon as possible.
More information can be found here.
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Request for Information: Use Cases to Inform a Future National Secure Data Service | |
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The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the U.S. National Science Foundation has issued a Request for Information on Use Cases to Inform a Future National Secure Data Service (NSDS) via its America's DataHub Consortium (ADC). This RFI encourages response from a broad and diverse group of communities, including but not limited to individuals and organizations that conduct work in research, policy, program, and education. The goal is to gather current and anticipated research, policy, program, and education use cases for a National Secure Data Service, and to also identify current and anticipated challenges and barriers that could be addressed through the use of an NSDS.
Responses are due by June 14, 2024.
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2024 Virtual Space Biosciences Training Course: STAR | |
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NASA invites applications for the 5th annual course of the Spaceflight Technology, Applications, and Research (STAR) virtual training focused on the science and technology behind biological experiments in space. STAR is designed to encourage networking and collaborations in spaceflight technologies, applications, and research across all areas interested in space and biological sciences.
This course aims to facilitate the entry of researchers into space biology and preparation for spaceflight experiments using NASA and commercial platforms. The STAR course will cover both fundamental and applied aspects of the field of space biology, as well as practical aspects of preparing for, conducting, and analyzing the results of spaceflight experiments. See the STAR Program website for more information.
Responses must be submitted electronically using the NSPIRES web site before June 28, 2024. STAR-5 is open to all eligible individuals based on eligibility as outlined in Section III in the RFI.
Submitting a STAR application does not guarantee course acceptance. The course will take place virtually from September 2024 – February 2025 with sessions held weekly for two hours each.
STAR-5 questions will be accepted by email only and must be addressed to the STAR Management Team (Egle Cekanaviciute at NASA Ames and Ursula Koniges at NASA Headquarters) HQ-STAR-Management@mail.nasa.gov using a subject line that states “STAR-5 Application”.
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Agency news and trending topics | |
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NIH researchers develop AI tool with potential to more precisely match cancer drugs to patients
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed an artificial intelligence tool that uses data from individual cells inside tumors to predict whether a person’s cancer will respond to a specific drug. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of NIH, published their work on April 18, 2024, in Nature Cancer, and suggest that such single-cell RNA sequencing data could one day be used to help doctors more precisely match cancer patients with drugs that will be effective for their cancer. NIH
Gut bacteria may reduce cholesterol and lower heart disease risk
Researchers pinpointed gut bacteria that affect levels of cholesterol and other compounds linked to heart disease. NIH
NSF expands the NSF Convergence Accelerator to 10 regions nationwide
The U.S. National Science Foundation is excited to announce the expansion of the NSF Convergence Accelerator to 10 regions to enhance national and regional competitiveness in research, innovation and workforce development. NSF
To address plastics and other problems that could affect human health, the NIH and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) are jointly funding four new Centers for Oceans and Human Health and renewing two centers as part of a marine-related health research program. NIH
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