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| MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Internal Grant Opportunity The Lender Center for Social Justice, with funding from the MetLife Foundation and in collaboration with faculty in the Social Differences, Social Justice Research Cluster, is offering grants for new or continuing projects to full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members with compelling projects that address the Racial Wealth Gap in the United States. The grant review committee anticipates awarding $300,000 across the accepted grant proposals, with minimum awards of $5,000 or greater. More information can be found on SU News. The MetLife Foundation is also providing funds for a related postdoctoral fellow. Those interested in this position may refer to the job posting. Proposal Submission Due Date: April 3
Information Sessions: Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 27 | | | | | |
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| SOURCE Research Assistant Grant Program A new cycle of grant funding is available for faculty to hire undergraduate students to participate in their research and creative projects as paid research assistants. Funding for faculty from the Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) Research Assistant Program can be obtained for research assistants to work up to three semesters (summer 2023 through summer 2024). Faculty may fill out the online application. More information can be found on SU News. Deadline: Feb. 16 | | | | | |
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| Government Appropriations Request for Proposals Syracuse University is eligible to submit requests for Congressionally Directed Spending to members of the New York State Congressional delegation. Potentially eligible projects include: infrastructure (equipment, buildings, renovations); community programs; workforce development; university research and creative activities; and other local initiatives. Proposals that consider historically marginalized groups are especially encouraged. Syracuse University is now soliciting proposals for Congressionally Directed funding for the FY24 federal appropriations cycle. Informational slides about the appropriations process and targets are now posted. Deadline: Feb. 8 | | | | | |
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| NEH Writing Circle 
Faculty of all academic ranks are invited to sign up for the second annual Spring 2023 NEH Fellowship Writing Circle. The writing circle is primarily designed to support faculty planning to submit proposals for the 2023 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship or Summer Stipend programs, though faculty interested comparable fellowship programs such as American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) are invited to participate. This year’s group will be led by Prof. Yüksel Sezgin. The group is generously supported by the Office of Research, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Humanities Center. Register now! Registration Deadline: Jan. 31 | | | | | |
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| Central New York Humanities Corridor Call for Proposals 
The CNY Humanities Corridor welcomes proposals by new and existing Working Groups led by faculty and academic staff at Syracuse University and the 10 other Corridor universities and colleges. More information is found in the call for proposals. Deadline: March 27 | | | | | |
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| Centers and Institutes Policy A new policy for centers and institutes has been established to provide a framework for the definition, establishment, periodic review and sunsetting of academic centers and institutes. The policy is in effect as of Jan. 1, 2023. | | | | | |
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| Office of Research Events Below are upcoming research events. A full list of events from the Office of Research can be found on the Syracuse University Events Calendar. Most past events are recorded and can be found on the Office of Research trainings webpage. - The Opportunities and Challenges of Center Grants
Feb. 1 | 3-4 p.m. ET | 414 Bowne Hall and Zoom
In this workshop, BioInspired and the Office of Research will cover some of the most common center-type and multi-investigator funding opportunities, including those from NSF, DoD, and NIH. We will also cover the basics of team science projects and offer insight into how to launch and maintain these collaborations successfully. Register now. - Information Session for DOD Military Health Services Research Symposium
Feb. 8 | 9-10 a.m. ET | Zoom
Join the Government Relations team and the Office of Research to learn more about the Department of Defense’s Military Health Services Research Symposium (MHSRS). The webinar will be an opportunity to hear from former military health officials on the importance of attending MHSRS, topic areas, what makes a successful submission and how our team will support faculty at the conference. More information. | | | | | |
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| 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! 2023 William T. Grant Scholars Program – Indication of Interest
Indication of Interest Due Date: Feb. 11
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. NEW! 2023 FuzeHubJeff Lawrence Innovation Fund – Letter of Intent
Internal Proposal Due Date: Feb. 6
Number of Internal Nominees: 3
This program partners companies with not-for-profit organizations to serve as a pathway to technology transfer, adoption and implementation of new manufacturing processes, as well as the creation of enhanced products and services. One application is allowed per department, up to 3 departments per University. NEW! 2023 NSF Scholarships in STEM Network (S-STEM-Net) – Letter of Intent
Internal Proposal Due Date: Feb. 6
Number of Internal Nominees: 1
The S-STEM Network (S-STEM-Net) will collaborate with S-STEM Research Hubs to sustain a robust national ecosystem supporting domestic low-income STEM students in achieving their career goals, while also ensuring access, inclusion, and adaptability to changing learning needs. NEW! May 2023 NSF Partnerships for Innovation (PFI)-Research Partnerships – Letter of Intent
Internal Proposal Due Date: Feb. 27
Number of Internal Nominees: 1
This program offers researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) the opportunity to perform translational research and technology development, catalyze partnerships and accelerate the transition of discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace for societal benefit. NEW! 2023 MacJannet Prize – Letter of Intent
Internal Proposal Due Date: Feb. 27
Number of Internal Nominees: 2
The MacJannet Prize was established to recognize exceptional student community engagement initiative programs. Programs must be centered on community engagement and be at least 2 years old. | | | | | |
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| 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). | | | | | |
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New NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Effective Jan. 25
The NIH has released new policy for data management and sharing that applies to all research, funded or conducted in whole or in part by NIH, that results in the generation of scientific data. The Syracuse University Libraries and Office of Research have developed Syracuse University guidance to aid researchers on adhering to the new policies. This guide will be periodically updated with more resources. 2023 NIH Grants Conference
Are you new to NIH grants and looking to better understand the processes and policies behind NIH funding? Or are you experienced and want to brush up on the latest policies and information? The 2023 NIH Grants Conference, a free and virtual event, will be held Feb. 1-2. | | | | | |
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Lunch and Learn Webinar
Join the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) for a webinar [external PDF] which will provide an overview of the program, how to apply for funding, tips for success and FY23 programs.
Date and Time: Feb. 3, noon-1 p.m. | | | | | |
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| Campus Research Approvals 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. | | | | | |
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| Office of Research Calendar | | | | Learn about what is going on in the Office of Research this month. | | | | | |
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