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Subscribe to ORP NewsFDP SciENcv Common Form (Video)
Posted March 13, 2024
Discipline(s): All
At this session, Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) provides SciENcv recent and future updates, along with experiences since NSF rollout of SciENcv requirement in October 2023. New common forms approach will be discussed.
Click here to view the video.
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Have questions related to your project or grant account? Here’s who to contact in ORP
Posted March 13, 2024
Discipline(s): All
Have a question related to the development of a proposal, your grant account, or protocols? Here’s a list of email contacts in the Office of Research and Projects to reach out to for assistance.
ResearchCompliance@siue.edu Use this email when there is a question about compliance related issues
orpcontracts@siue.edu - Use this email when you have questions about your award, affiliated contract or a contract negotiation question.
siueresearch@siue.edu - Use this ...
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NIH All About Grants Podcast - Ins and Outs of Training Grants
Posted March 13, 2024
Discipline(s): Biomedical and Behavioral Research
Institutional training grants help prepare undergraduates, predoctoral students and postdoctoral scholars for careers in biomedical and behavioral research. Part 1 of this NIH All About Grants podcast miniseries dives into considerations for developing training grant applications and the review process, and part 2 focuses on post-award monitoring, mentorship, and provides insights for trainees. The discussion f...
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NSF Computer Science for All - Due June 4
Posted March 13, 2024
Discipline(s): Computer Science and Engineering
This program aims to provide all U.S. students with the opportunity to participate in computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT) education in their schools at the preK-12 levels. With this solicitation, the National Science Foundation (NSF) focuses on both research and research-practice partnerships (RPPs) that foster the research and development needed to bring CS and CT to all schools. Specifically, this solicitation aims to provide (...
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NSF STEM Ed OPRF - Virtual Office Hours (March 14)
Posted March 13, 2024
Discipline(s): STEM Education
The Directorate for STEM Education at the National Science Foundation is hosting a series of virtual office hours for the STEM Education Organizational Postdoctoral Research Fellowships program (solicitation NSF 23-545) to support PIs in preparing proposals for the upcoming deadline.
Office hours are an opportunity to communicate with NSF program directors via videoconference and are designed as drop-in sessions for individuals who have quest...
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Become a reviewer for NSF
Posted March 06, 2024
Discipline(s): All
To become a NSF reviewer, send an e-mail to the NSF program officer(s) of the program(s) that fits your expertise. Introduce yourself and identify your areas of expertise, and let them know that you are interested in becoming a peer reviewer. It is most helpful if you also attach a 2-page CV with current contact information. We also encourage you to share this request with other colleagues who might be interested in serving as NSF reviewers. NSF welcomes qualified reviewers f...
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NIFA Virtual Grants Support Technical Assistance Workshops
Posted March 06, 2024
Discipline(s): Agricultural Sciences
Following on the success of its first workshop last year, NIFA will host its Grants Support Technical Assistance Workshop again this year.
The workshop’s goal is to support prospective applicants and other stakeholders interested in grants development and/or grants management.
The upcoming 2024 workshops will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST.
March 7: Learning Moments from Grants Management
Ma...
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NSF DMR Open Hour - Proposal Preparation Tips and Q&A
Posted March 06, 2024
Discipline(s): Materials Science & Engineering
Date/Time: Friday, March 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join Germano Iannacchione, director of NSF's Division of Materials Research (DMR), and DMR Program Directors for our monthly office hour and Q&A session. March’s Open Hour will focus on proposal preparation tips and frequently asked questions.
Please pre-register for the DMR Open Hour. After registering, you will receive a confirma...
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Phi Kappa Phi - Literacy Grant - Due April 1
Posted March 06, 2024
Disciplines: All
The Literacy Grants program was initiated to mobilize members and resources of Phi Kappa Phi and the higher education community to champion literacy initiatives. Grants of up to $2,500 are available to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members to fund ongoing literacy projects or to create new initiatives.
The Society's commitment to the cause of literacy grows out of and is consistent with its mission, which was expanded to include "…and to engage the community of s...
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SAS OnDemand for Academics Part 2 - Analyzing Your Data Online (C-PAN Workshop)
Posted March 06, 2024
Discipline(s): All
Ready to move on from uploading your data and running descriptive statistics in SAS OnDemand? SAS OnDemand for Academics offers most of its procedures online, free for use! Come join us as we explore how to use SAS OnDemand to analyze research data. This workshop builds off our workshop SAS OnDemand for Academics Part 1: The Basics.
When: Monday, March 25 at 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Presenter: Dr. Tim Sullivan
Register: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZVY350gc5R...
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NSF ExpandQISE Office Hours for prospective PIs and CoPIs
Posted February 28, 2024
Discipline(s): Mathematical and Physical Sciences; STEM Education; Technology, Innovation and Partnerships; Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Engineering; Biological Sciences; Office of Integrative Activities; Office of International Science and Engineering; Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
The recently re-issued program solicitation NSF 24-523 “Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (ExpandQISE)” aims to increase research cap...
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NSF Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoSBIO)
Posted February 28, 2024
Discipline(s): Medical Sciences; Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) wish to notify the research community of a joint NSF and National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) research program called the Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO). This DCL encourages proposals that broaden participation from diverse talent pools to advance the sci...
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Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant – Due April 1
Posted February 28, 2024
Discipline(s): All
The Secretary of State/Illinois State Library has announced the availability of OER: Open Educational Resources Grants. This is an opportunity for your academic library to coordinate the development of open education resources (OER) within your institution. This grant opportunity provides for the development of textbooks and ancillaries as open educational resources to ultimately reduce students’ costs and encourage student success. The open license allows faculty to ad...
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SAS OnDemand for Academics Part 1 - The Basics (C-PAN Workshop)
Posted February 28, 2024
Discipline(s): All
Like the power of SAS but not the price tag? Unlock the free (yes, free!) world of SAS through its SAS OnDemand for Academics platform. Learn how to set up an account and upload your data to complete analyses using one of the most vetted tools in the industry.
When: Monday, March 18 at 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Presenter: Dr. Tim Sullivan
Register: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b45OfSKwd9hRKWa
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Have questions related to your project or grant account - here’s who to contact in ORP
Posted February 21, 2024
Discipline(s): All
Have a question related to the development of a proposal, your grant account, or protocols? Here’s a list of email contacts in the Office of Research and Projects to reach out to for assistance.
ResearchCompliance@siue.edu Use this email when there is a question about compliance related issues
orpcontracts@siue.edu - Use this email when you have questions about your award, affiliated contract or a contract negotiation question.
siueresearch@siue.edu - Use this ...
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NSF Virtual Conference – Proposal Preparation (Webinar)
Posted February 21, 2024
Discipline(s): All
NSF staff review how and when to prepare a proposal, including discussion of what constitutes a project and a proposal of high quality. Presenters discuss do’s and don’ts, recent procedural changes, as well as the various sources of NSF programmatic opportunities.
Click here to view the webinar.
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SIUE Policies and Procedures
Posted February 21, 2024
Discipline(s): STEM
The web address for the University’s policies and procedures has been updated.
They can now be found at https://www.siue.edu/policies/table-of-contents/index.shtml.
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Using NetworkX for Network Analysis and Visualization (C-PAN Workshop)
Posted February 21, 2024
Discipline(s): All
Embark on a journey into the intricate world of network analysis and visualization. Uncover the potential of this powerful Python library as you learn to model, analyze, and visualize complex networks. Whether you're navigating social networks or unraveling intricate connections in your data, this workshop equips you with the skills to master network analysis and bring your data to life.
When: Thursday, March 7 at 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Presenter: Dr. Gunes Ercal
Register...
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Become a reviewer for OASH
Posted December 06, 2023
Discipline(s): All
Individuals interested in becoming a grant reviewer for programs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), which includes ORI, are encouraged to visit:
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/rrm/AgencyPortal/oash.aspx to learn more and to register and create a reviewer profile.
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Become a reviewer for OASH
Posted December 06, 2023
Discipline(s): All
Individuals interested in becoming a grant reviewer for programs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), which includes ORI, are encouraged to visit:
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/rrm/AgencyPortal/oash.aspx to learn more and to register and create a reviewer profile.
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