Announcements
- NSF has issued a new supplement to its PAPPG that revises the requirements surrounding data management and product sharing. The changes are twofold:
- Awards made on/after January 22 will require PIs to make all publications and supporting data to be made publicly and freely available at the time of publication.
- Proposals will soon require the use of a new tool in research.gov to prepare the Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP). More information will be shared once the tool becomes available. In the meantime, all DMSPs must address how projects will meet the public access requirement, if funded.
- The UTC Library is an excellent internal resource to help you navigate data management and open access publication requirements. Contact our Scholarly Communications Librarian, Levi Fleming, at [email protected] for assistance.
- NSF’s TIP Directorate has issued a request for information related to workforce training and innovation in engineering and science to inform future solicitations. Responses are due by February 13.
Internal Grant Competitions
| Program | Deadline | Limitations or Special Considerations |
| Journey Health Foundation Research Center REACH Fund | March 30, 2026 | PIs are limited to full-time UTC faculty or staff. An individual is limited to 1 proposal as lead PI. Contact [email protected] with questions. |
| FY26 Open Publishing Support Fund | Rolling through 6/30/26 | Lead authors/applicants are limited to 1 award per fiscal year. |
External Funding Opportunities
ORSP has standardized the process for proposal notification, development, and submission. Click here to learn more and view required internal deadlines.
Looking for research development assistance? Learn more about ORSP’s Research Development services and request support here.
| Sponsor/Program | Deadline | Limitations or Special Considerations |
| NASA ROSES A.10 INNOVATE | August 31, 2026 | Proposals are accepted anytime until this date. |
| NSF BIO Leveraging Innovations from Evolution (LIFE) | No deadline | No participation restrictions. |
| NSF Plant Genome Research (PGRP) | No deadline | No participation restrictions. |
Sponsored Projects Policy Spotlight: Gift vs Sponsored Project
Gifts (including bequests) are monies or property given voluntarily, without expectation of return or compensation on the part of the donor. Sponsored Projects, on the other hand, are monies or property awarded to the University with terms and conditions for the use of the funds/property. All sponsored projects, including those for non-research related projects, must route through the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Review the Determination Matrix for assistance in determining whether your funding is a gift or sponsored project.
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