Office of Research Events

Below are upcoming research events. A full list of events from the Office of Research can be found on this downloadable flyer [PDF] or the Syracuse University Events Calendar. Most past events are recorded and can be found on the Office of Research trainings webpage. 

Jumpstart Your Summer: Tools for Tackling Imposter Syndrome

April 29 | 9 a.m. – Noon ET | Zoom

May 6 | 9 a.m. – Noon ET | Zoom

Join Michelle Thompson, CEO of Resistant Vision Coaching and Consulting, to learn strategies for managing Imposter Syndrome’s mental roadblocks. Register now.

7th Annual Books in the Humanities Celebration

May 2 | 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET | Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), outdoor patio

The Syracuse University Humanities Center’s annual Books in the Humanities celebration recognizes Syracuse University students, staff and faculty who have recently authored or edited books. This year’s outdoor reception features 58 new books published in 2021 by campus colleagues representing nine schools, colleges or units.

Research News

School of Architecture Research Team Helping to Improve Energy Efficiency of Low-Income Dwellings

A&S Biologists’ Research Highlighted on Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA Cover

Preserving Aquatic Ecosystems, One Lake at a Time

Newhouse Professor Dan Pacheco Driving Digital Journalism Through Creativity and Collaboration

Earth Sciences Professor Tripti Bhattacharya Piecing Together the Climate Puzzle

Engineering Professor Shikha Nangia Probes Molecular Mystery

Physics Professor Liviu Movileanu (Bio)Sensing Protein Interactions

‘Seeing Possibility For Myself’: SUSTAIN Program Continues to Cultivate, Support STEM Talent

Social Differences, Social Justice Cluster Hosts Inaugural Research Symposium

New York Governor Appoints Professor Ducre to 400 Years of African American History Commission

Limited Submission Opportunities

The following Limited Submission Opportunities were announced over the past month and are currently open. Competitions marked as “Letter of Intent” only require a short form; please submit an application as soon as you know you are interested rather than waiting for the deadline. A full explanation of the process may be found on the Office of Research website.

NEW! 2022 NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program
Internal Proposal Due Date: June 6
Number of Internal Nominees: 2
This 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! 2023 Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award
Internal Proposal Due Date: May 23
Number of Internal Nominees: 1
This award is open to associate or full professors and provides funding for innovative science in both basic and clinical neuroscience.

NEW! 2022 National Institute of Food and Agriculture Equipment Grants Program – Letter of Intent
Internal Letter of Intent Due Date: May 16
Number of Internal Nominees: 2
This program serves to increase access to shared-use special purpose equipment/instruments for fundamental and applied research for use in the food and agricultural sciences programs.

NEW! 2022 NIH Neuroscience Development for Advancing the Careers of a Diverse Research Workforce – Letter of Intent
Internal Letter of Intent Due Date: June 6
Number of Internal Nominees: 1
This program will focus on factors that have been shown to affect retention of underrepresented graduate students, postdoctoral trainees and junior faculty in neuroscience research.

NEW! 2022 NSF ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions (ADVANCE) – Letter of Intent
Internal Letter of Intent Due Date: June 6
Number of Internal Nominees: 1
The program goal is to broaden the implementation of evidence-based systemic change strategies that promote equity for STEM faculty in academic workplaces and the academic profession. Syracuse University is only eligible to compete for the Partnership track.

2022 William T. Grant Scholars Program
Internal Proposal Due Date: May 9
Number of Internal Nominees: 1 per school or college
Funding Amount: $350,000
The William T. Grant Scholars Program supports career development for promising early-career researchers. The foundation supports research within two focus areas: 1) reducing inequality; and 2) improving the use of research evidence.

Funding Opportunities

The Office of Proposal Support Services has updated its Sponsored Funding Opportunities webpage with federal, state and foundation funding opportunities relevant to campus in a variety of topic areas. Below are some highlighted opportunities:

National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Projects for the Public
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. $30,000 – $400,000 available, depending on funding level.
Deadline: June 8 (optional draft due May 5)

NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers
This is an applied research and development program with goals to advance the equitable and inclusive integration of technology in the learning and teaching of science, technology, engineering or mathematics from pre-kindergarten through high school.
Deadline: Aug. 12

DARPA Biological Technologies Office Broad Agency Announcement
This office is interested in submissions related to the following topic areas: human performance; materials, sensors and processing; ecosystem and environmental; biosecurity, biodefense, biosafety; biomedical and biodefense.
Deadline: Rolling

Sponsored Funding Awards

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) provides monthly updates on all proposals submitted through OSP and awarded to the Syracuse University community. 

You may access OSP Highlights on answers.syr.edu (NetID and password required). 

Campus Research Approvals

Below are reminders for approvals required during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Face-to-Face Human Participant Research – Human participant research is being conducted in person, but requires the submission and approval of a Return to Face-to-Face Research Plan prior to the conduct of in-person research. 

Visiting Scholars Requests – Visiting scholars are those who are coming to the Syracuse University campus for the purpose of long-term academic research and scholarship, and who will remain on campus for longer than one week. 

Approval for Essential International Research Travel – The University is allowing non-essential domestic travel for University business purposes without constraint. International travel remains for essential purposes only and travelers must submit an application for approval for international research travel.