Research Events

Research Computing Series: Collin Capano, Director of the Open Source Project Office
April 10 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Zoom
Collin Capano will present information about the Open Source Project Office, which was established with a grant from the Sloan Foundation to serve as the center of competency for open source operations and structure on campus. Register for series.

Research Computing Series: ITS Research Computing Team
April 17 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Zoom
This session will showcase insights from the ITS Research Computing team, focusing on recent enhancements to campus resources. Topics will include a discussion on the augmentation of compute capacities, refinements in documentation and a concise review of cluster resources. The session will also feature spotlights on the HTC OrangeGrid cluster and the updated and highly anticipated new HPC Zest cluster, illustrating how these developments bolster the computational infrastructure available to the community. Register for series.

Ninth Annual Books in the Humanities Celebration
May 2 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Eggers Hall, Strasser Legacy Room 220
The Humanities Center presents its ninth annual showcase of humanities-related books written or edited by Syracuse University faculty, staff and students in 2023.

A full list of research events can be found on the Syracuse University Events Calendar. 

Weekly Postdoc Academy Learning Sessions

Postdocs from Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University are gathering for professional development. The group meets on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. to discuss the content of the Postdoc Academy’s course, Succeeding as a Postdoc. All postdocs in the region are encouraged to join. Please contact Claire Perrott in the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for more details and to sign up.

Upcoming Opportunities

Lender Center for Social Justice Faculty Fellow
Applications are now being accepted for the position of 2024-26 Lender Center for Social Justice Faculty Fellow. This fellowship supports a two-year research agenda to critically and creatively explore contemporary social issues, develop innovative approaches to these problems and implement useful and sustainable initiatives.
Deadline: April 12

Infrastructure Project Policy, Delivery and Design: I-81 Viaduct
The SU Infrastructure Institute and the School of Architecture have issued an internal request for proposals to encourage collaborative research on advancing infrastructure policy, delivery and design. 
Deadline: May 10

Limited Submission Opportunities

Competitions marked “Letter of Intent” require a short form only; please submit an application as soon as you know you are interested rather than waiting for the deadline.

NEW! Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Program – Letter of Intent
Internal Proposal Due Date: April 11
This program funds fellowships to faculty members who propose to conduct research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies to improve their skill in languages and their knowledge of the culture of the people of these countries.

NEW! 1907 Trailblazer Award – 2024 Cycle – Letter of Intent
Internal Proposal Due Date: April 11
Number of Internal Nominees: 3
This award funds high-impact, step-change approaches to research in the brain and mind sciences for psychiatric health. Applicants must be within 10 years of the date when the PhD/MD degree was awarded.

NEW! 2024 Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grants – Letter of Intent
Internal Proposal Due Date: May 6
Number of Internal Nominees: 1
This program supports early-stage biomedical investigators engaged in basic and translational research that has the potential to make fundamental advances in biomedical science. The funds are designed to provide support to tenure track faculty members in their first to fourth year who hold MD and/or PhD degrees.

NEW! 2024 NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program – Letter of Intent
Internal Proposal Due Date: May 30
Number of Internal Nominees: 2
The NRT program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers.

NEW! W. M. Keck Foundation Science and Engineering Research Program – June 2025 Research Grants
Internal Proposal Due Date: June 14
Number of Internal Nominees: 1 (4 for initial program officer discussion)
The Keck Foundation supports pioneering science and engineering research and the development of promising new technologies and encourages high-risk projects that have the potential for transformative impact.

William T. Grant Scholars Program
Internal Proposal Due Date: April 1
Number of Internal Nominees: 1 per school or college
This program supports career development for promising early-career researchers seeking to improve the lives of young people ages 5-25 in the United States.

Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences
Internal Proposal Due Date: April 12
Number of Internal Nominees: 1
This program supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. Applicants must not have been appointed as an assistant professor at any institution prior to June 10, 2020.

For more information about limited submissions and to view all opportunities, visit the Office of Research webpage.

Funding Opportunities

Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship
This program supports researchers who have a strong track record of success and achievement in their current field, as well as a deep interest, curiosity and drive to make contributions to a new discipline. The program is open to faculty in the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, data science and computer science. 
Deadline: May 15

National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Projects for the Public
The Digital Projects for the Public program supports projects that interpret and analyze humanities content in primarily digital platforms and formats, such as websites, mobile applications and tours, interactive touch screens and kiosks, games and virtual environments.
Deadline: June 12

National Institutes of Health (NIH) High-Risk, High-Reward Research program
The High-Risk, High-Reward Research program supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research with the potential for broad impact in biomedical, behavioral or social sciences within the NIH mission. Preliminary data are not required. The program’s four constituent NIH Director’s awards provide a diverse set of funding opportunities. 

Sponsored Funding Awards

For an update on all proposals submitted through the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and awarded to the Syracuse University community, visit OSP on Answers (NetID and password required).