FINDINGS - October

OCTOBER

2024

Honoring UC's First MacArthur Fellow

Dr. Shailaja Paik

Dr. Shailaja Paik has been awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, UC’s first recipient of this Nationally Competitive Award. Her groundbreaking research examines the intersections of gender, caste, and politics in India, challenging inequalities and advancing justice for marginalized communities. Her work reflects UC's Research2030 vision of driving societal change. Supported by UC’s Office of Research, competitive intelligence efforts identified Dr. Paik as a top contender for national honors, cementing her position as a leader in impactful, transformational research.

The Leather Lab Turns 100

Celebrating a Century of Science

Join the Leather Research Laboratory as they celebrate 100 years of excellence in leather testing and research. This Friday, November 1st, the lab will host an open house, offering visitors a chance to explore their state-of-the-art facilities and discover their storied contributions to the leather industry. The Leather and Hide Council of America will also honor the lab’s centennial at their Fall meeting in Chicago. Learn more about the lab's century-long dedication to scientific advancement and education—read more below.

Policy Fellowship Opportunities for Faculty

Explore Upcoming Offerings

A number of professional organizations offer faculty and others with a terminal degree (such as recently graduated students or post-docs) the opportunity to spend up to a year in Washington DC working on science and technology policy issues. Upcoming offerings include:

The AAAS S&T Policy Fellowship (due date Nov. 1)
The APS Congressional Fellowship (due date Nov. 1)
The AIP Congressional Fellowship (due date Dec. 1)
The Optica Congressional Fellowship (due date Jan. 3)
The AGU's Congressional Science Fellowship (due date Jan. 15)

Read more below for a full list of opportunities.

Important Updates for Researchers

Information and Support for our Staff and Faculty

The New Cooperative Grants Office

CEAS, A&S, and the OoR have launched a Cooperative Grants Office (CGO) to centralize pre-award services for both colleges. Beginning September 1st, the CGO began enhancing support for complex proposals, streamlining workflows, and providing coordinated coverage during staff absences.

Introducing UCFigshare

UCFigshare is a new data repository for NIH-sponsored UC researchers, promoting compliant scientific data sharing. Aligned with FAIR data principles, it is a collaboration between the Office of Research, UC Libraries, and DTS, offering a platform for accessible and interoperable data sharing.

For more information, including when and how to use UCFigshare, please visit the new webpage or email figshare@ucmail.uc.edu.

Exception Process for EXC Policy Change - Deadline Approaching

University Policy has been updated to simplify extra compensation rules for 2-semester faculty. To mitigate the impact, a one-time exception for AY 2024-2025 is available for eligible projects. Faculty must submit exception requests using this form by October 31st.

For details, contact Patrick Clark at research@uc.edu.

New Outside Activity Report System

UC will transition to a new Outside Activity Reporting (OAR) system in November, replacing the current system. Faculty and staff in the College of Medicine will be the first to submit disclosures. Training sessions for the new system will be offered.

For details, please register for this upcoming demonstration.

Next Events

Securing Democracy: A Bipartisan Look at Protecting Election Integrity in a Partisan Era

With Election Day fast approaching, concerns over the security and integrity of our democratic process are at an all-time high. Moderated by UC Professor Dr. Richard Harknett, this Flashpoint panel features leaders from the Democracy Defense Project who will explore the challenges facing election security in today’s polarized political climate. Join us as we discuss ways to ensure trust in the electoral process and the steps needed to safeguard the future of American democracy.

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