Greetings, faculty!
Please see the list of announcements, funding opportunities, and resources below. Archives of previous updates are available on ORSP’s blog.
Announcements
- ORSP will be closed Friday, April 18 for the Spring Holiday. We wish you all a wonderful long weekend and look forward to reconnecting with you on Monday, April 21.
- DASH Research IRB, a new Institutional Review Board system from the Huron Research Suite, will launch in July 2025. See ORI’s webpage for the cutover timeline.
- Friendly reminder to federally funded PIs: If you receive any communications from your sponsor related to an active award, please contact Meredith-Perry@utc.edu so that we can help you determine next steps.
Limited Submission Competitions
The following programs have a limited submission requirement. If you are interested in the program, you must submit a notice of intent by the internal deadline to be eligible to participate in an internal selection competition if one is held.
| Sponsor/Program | Internal Deadline | Limitations or Special Considerations |
| FY26 TN Arts Commission Arts Build Communities | April 16, 2025 | Only a Notice of Intent is requested at this time. |
| NSF MRI Internal Competition | May 29, 2025 | This is a full internal application and requires a letter of support from the department head or dean. |
Other Funding Opportunities
ORSP has standardized the process for proposal notification, development, and submission. Click here to view the required internal deadlines.
| Sponsor/Program | Deadline | Limitations or Special Considerations |
| NSF Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Small and Medium Proposals | May 31, 2025 | An individual may participate in only 2 proposal per competition cycle, regardless of role or proposal size class. This opportunity is RUI– and GOALI-eligible. |
| NSF Future Manufacturing | June 18, 2025 | An individual may participate in only 1 proposal per competition cycle, regardless of role. |
| NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) | August 20, 2025 | Project personnel participation restrictions and student eligibility limitations apply. |
| NSF Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)Frontier Proposals | August 28, 2025 | An individual may participate in only 2 proposal per competition cycle, regardless of role or proposal size class. |
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
Book a meeting with me!
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