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Announcements
New NSF Mentoring Requirement for Graduate Students
NIH announces changes to Applications and Peer Review coming January 2025
UNCG extends Box contract for research data through July 2025
Internal Funding
Open Access Publishing Support Fund, ongoing
Community-Engaged Pathways and Partnerships (P2) Fellowships, apply by September 27
External Funding
Upcoming NIH Standard Deadlines
Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship, apply by May 15
NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program, apply by July 24
NEH Humanities Connections, (anticipated) deadline September 5
Fulbright Scholars Program, apply by September 15
Did you know?
... about UNCG's status as a "minority-serving institute" (MSI)?
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New NSF Mentoring Requirement for Grad Students
Experienced NSF proposal writers are familiar with the Postdoctoral Mentoring Plan required whenever a project includes a postdoc position. Starting May 20, 2024, new NSF proposal guidelines will also require a mentoring plan if a project includes a graduate student. The Council of Graduate Schools will host a free webinar on April 23 at 2 PM to discuss the change and share resources related to mentoring grad students. Register here
NIH announces changes to Applications and Peer Review coming January 2025
Among a number of changes NIH applicants and reviewers can expect: simplified review criteria for research project grants, updated NIH fellowship applications and reference letter guidance, a new NIH forms package (Forms - I), and further standardization of biosketch and current & pending support forms. NIH has a video overview of changes (25 minutes) and will host several webinars throughout summer and fall. Learn more
UNCG extends Box contract for research data through July 2025
Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Office of Research and Engagement (ORE) will extend UNCG’s contract with Box through July 2025 for research data. This is a strategic step to ensure a smooth and efficient transition as we develop, build, and move to a new research storage solution. Researchers have full access to Box and its features until ITS and ORE announce a data migration schedule.
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Internal Funding - Details
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Open Access Publishing Support Fund, ongoing
Provides up to $1,500 per author, per year to full-time faculty, full-time EHRA employees, and enrolled graduate students to support publication of an article in a peer-reviewed, open access journal. Offered by University Libraries until annual funding is expended. Learn more
Community-Engaged Pathways and Partnerships (P2) Fellowships, apply by September 27
The P2 Fellows program supports community-engaged scholarship among UNCG scholars and community partners by providing funding and professional development opportunities to interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams. Learn more
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External Funding - Details
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Upcoming NIH Standard Deadlines
If you are planning to submit an NIH proposal this summer, please be aware of upcoming deadlines and notify CAS OOR of your intent to apply.
- R01 Research Grants -- new proposals: June 5; renewals or resubmissions: July 5
- R21, R23, R33 -- new proposals: June 16; renewals or resubmissions: July 1
- F series (Fellowships) -- new, renewal, and resubmission: August 8
Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship, apply by May 15
Supports researchers who have a strong track record of success and achievement in their current field, and a deep interest, curiosity and drive to make contributions to a new discipline. Fellows will embed in a mentor's lab for 1 year to learn the new discipline. Learn more
NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program, apply by July 24
NSF’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education. NSF especially encourages women, members of minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more
NEH Humanities Connections, (anticipated) deadline September 5
Encourages partnerships between humanities faculty and their counterparts in other areas of study. Awards support planning or implementation of curricular projects connecting the humanities to the physical and natural sciences; pre-service or professional programs, including law and business; computer science, data science, and other technology-driven fields; or other non-humanities departments or schools. Learn more
Fulbright Scholars Program, apply by September 15
More than 400 Fulbright awards are made annually in over 135 countries to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects. This CAS OOR blog post summarizes various Fulbright options, including the "Flex" and "Postdoc" programs. Learn more
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... about UNCG's status as a "minority-serving institute" (MSI)?
We often call UNCG a minority-serving institution, but when it comes to eligibility for a particular grant, UNCG does not always meet the definition of an MSI. Because "MSI" is not codified in U.S. law, the application of the term can vary. Many grant opportunities adopt a narrow definition of MSI, limiting eligibility to HBCUs (defined in Title III, Part B); Hispanic-serving institutions; tribal colleges or universities; and institutions that serve high numbers of Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander students. Grants using this narrow definition may reference this listing from the US Department of Education.
UNCG is recognized by the Dept of Ed as a Title III, Part A institution due to the substantial percentage of students receiving Pell Grants (See our 2024 eligibility letter). But this is not necessarily the same as minority-serving.
When sponsors or grant opportunities adopt other definitions of MSI (such as an enrollment-based definition), UNCG can be eligible.
The take-away: when considering a new funding opportunity that privileges MSIs, do not assume UNCG will qualify. Instead, look carefully at the grant announcement to understand how MSI is defined. If you need help or confirmation of UNCG's MSI status for a particular grant, contact OSP by emailing research@uncg.edu. Learn more
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