Greetings, faculty!
We hope everyone had a restful Spring Break. Please see the list of announcements, funding opportunities, and resources below. Archives of previous updates are available on ORSP’s blog.
Announcements
- The Gary W. Rollins College of Business is hosting the W. Max Finley Chair Symposium on the Social and Business Impact of AI on April 4, 2024. Learn more about the event and register here.
- The DOE Office of Science is accepting applications for Fall 2024 Undergraduate Internships through May 22, 2024. Please encourage your undergraduate students to learn more and apply here.
- NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is seeking subject matter experts to serve as external (email) and/or virtual panel reviewers of proposals to the ROSES-2024 research solicitation. Learn more and apply here.
Reminders
- The UTC Library is hosting two workshop series on research-related topics in March. More details are available on the Library Faculty Workshops. If you are interested but unable to attend the workshop times below, please email Rachel Fleming at scholar@utc.edu to set up an individual or group consultation.
- Writing and Implementing Data Management Plans – Thursday, March 28th, 2:00 – 2:30 PM
- Managing Your Scholarly Identity (ORCiD and SciENcv) – Wednesday, March 27th, 2:00 – 2:30 PM
- The UT System has launched the Grand Challenge Grantsprogram, soliciting proposals for innovative projects poised to impact one of three areas: Strengthening Rural Communities, Overcoming Addiction, and Advancing K-12 Education. The program is open to faculty and staff at all UT campuses. Visit the program webpage to learn more. Applications are due April 30. Register here to be added to the contact list for upcoming virtual information sessions.
- NSF will host its Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference on June 3-5, 2024. This year, the conference is hybrid, with an option to participate in person in Philadelphia, PA (registration fee: $750) or virtually (registration fee: $50). New investigators (or those new to NSF) will benefit the most from attendance. View the draft agenda here and register to attend here.
Funding Opportunities
If you are interested in applying to any of the opportunities below, please notify ORSP at least 4-6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Proposals with fewer than 5 business days notice may face barriers to submission. More information about ORSP’s proposal development timeline and services is available here.
| Sponsor/Program | Deadline | Limitations or Special Considerations |
| NASA ROSES A.50 Citizen Science for Earth Systems Program (CSESP) | NOI: April 15, 2024 | PI limitations may apply. Review the ROSES-2024 solicitation here. Full proposals due May 14. |
| Air Force FY24 Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) | White Paper: April 22, 2024 | PIs must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident (on the date proposals are due), holding a first or second full-time tenure-track or tenure-track-equivalent faculty position at that university, and have received their PhD or equivalent degree on or after April 1, 2017. Co-PIs are not allowed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate PO for a specific technical area to discuss their research ideas before submitting a proposal. |
| DOE FY24 Funding for Accelerated, Inclusive Research (FAIR) | Pre-App: April 23, 2024 | UTC is limited to 3 pre-applications as the lead institution. Because the deadline is less than 2 months away, slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. An Individual may serve as PI on only one pre-application. Individuals participating in a Foreign Government-Sponsored Talent Recruitment Program of a Foreign Country of Risk are prohibited from participating in proposals to this program. |
| DOE FY24 Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) | Pre-App: April 30, 2024 | UTC is limited to 3 pre-applications as the lead institution. Because the deadline is less than 2 months away, slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals participating in a Foreign Government-Sponsored Talent Recruitment Program of a Foreign Country of Risk are prohibited from participating in proposals to this program. |
| NASA ROSES A.7. Biodiversity and Ecological Conservation | NOI: May 13, 2024 | PI limitations may apply. Review the ROSES-2024 solicitation here. Full proposals due June 13. |
| NIJ FY24 W.E.B. Du Bois Program of Research on Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System | May 30, 2024 | Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of intent to apply to NIJDuboisResearch@usdoj.govby April 15. |
| NIJ FY24 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics | June 4, 2024 | Early career PIs are encouraged. |
| NSF Confronting Hazards, Impacts and Risks for a Resilient Planet Program (CHIRRP) | June 6, 2024 | Concept outlines must be submitted 30 days in advance of a full proposal. A virtual webinar will be held on March 25. |
| NASA ROSES A.43 Earth Action: Health and Air Quality | NOI: July 8, 2024 | PI limitations may apply. Review the ROSES-2024 solicitation here. Full proposals due August 6. |
| NSF DCL: Innovative Use of Scientific Collections (IUSC) | Varies by program | PIs responding to this Dear Colleague Letter must apply to one of the core programs listed in the notice. Proposals should focus on innovative use of physical specimens and of data tracing back to physical specimens. |
| NSF DCL: Funding Opportunities for Science and Engineering Research with Impact on Women’s Health | Varies by program | PIs responding to this Dear Colleague Letter must apply to a standing NSF program or solicitation. PIs are strongly encouraged to contact the cognizant PO prior to submission. |
Sponsored Projects Policy Spotlight: Programs for Minors
UT Policy SA0575 outlines the policy and procedures for implementing programs involving minors, including outreach activities sponsored by grants and contracts. Any project personnel having direct contact with minors (including UTC students) must undergo a background check prior to engaging in program activities. Keep this policy in mind as you develop grant proposals and unsponsored programming hosted by your departmental unit. Learn more about how UTC implements this policy here.
Best,
Ashley Ledford,
Director of Pre-Award Services
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
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