Greetings, faculty!
Please see the list of announcements, funding opportunities, and resources below. Archives of previous updates are available on ORSP’s blog.
Announcements
- NSF has released updated instructions for developing Broadening Participation activities in response to standing programs and solicitations. Contact your Grants Specialist if you have questions about how this applies to your proposal.
- Missed the DASH Effort Certification Training last week? Catch up with the Certifier quick guides and walkthroughs available in the DASH Research Community site for ECC.
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 |
| 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 learn more and view required internal deadlines.
| Sponsor/Program | Deadline | Limitations or Special Considerations |
| NIH R15 Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) | June 25, 2025 | Additional deadline October 25. The PI must have a primary appointment in CAS or CECS. |
| NSF Incorporating Human Behavior in Epidemiological Models (IHBEM) | July 14, 2025 | An individual may serve as PI or Co-PI on only 1 proposal per competition. No clinical trials are allowed. |
| NSF Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus | No deadline | PIs are encouraged to submit a one-page Project Summary to M3X@nsf.gov for feedback prior to submitting a proposal through research.gov. |
| NSF Research on Research Security Program (RoRS) | No deadline | Prospective PIs are strongly encouraged review NSF Research Security resources and to contact the cognizant PO prior to submission. |
| NSF Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences (EAR EBP) | No deadline | PIs must submit a concept outline prior to submission of an unsolicited (“ad hoc”) proposal. |
Sponsored Projects Policy Spotlight: Gifts vs Sponsored Projects
Gifts (including bequests) are monies or property given voluntarily, without expectation of return or compensation on the part of the donor. Sponsored projects, including grants and contracts, are monies or property awarded to the University with terms and conditions for the use of the funds/property. All sponsored projects must route through the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Review the Determination Matrix for assistance in determining whether your funding is a grant or a gift.
Best,
Ashley Ledford,
Director of Pre-Award Services
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
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