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Announcements- UNCG DORE invites faculty to join REACH research leadership academy
- UNCG DREaM Scholars program helps students learn about defense-related research
- NSF now requires Research Security Training
Internal Funding- GEO Kohler Awards, next deadline Jan. 15, 2026
- Ignite Transdiciplinary Research Fund, deadline Mar. 1, 2026
External Funding- Microsoft Research Fellowship, deadline Dec. 2, 2025
- NC Biotech Flash Grants due Dec. 3, 2025; Translational Grants, due Jan. 28, 2026
- NSF LEAPS-MPS, deadline Jan. 22, 2026 (?)
- Simons Travel Support for Mathematicians, deadline Jan. 29, 2026
- Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards (Chemistry), deadline Feb. 3, 2026
- NC Innovation Statewide RFP, pre-app deadline, May 13, 2026
Kudos!
A round-up of grants and honors won by CAS faculty
Did you know...?
... the federal government re-opens; new PIs should set up agency credentials in advance.
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UNCG DORE invites faculty to join REACH research leadership academy
The Division of Research & Engagement invites UNCG faculty to join a new research leadership academy, REACH. This program takes a cohort-based approach to equip participants with skills and strategies to secure funding and lead transformative research projects. Commitment is 4-6 hours per month across in-person and asynchronous sessions, January - May 2026. Apply by December 8. Learn more and apply.
UNCG DREaM Scholars program helps students learn about defense-related research
The iCommand DREaM Scholars program helps undergrad and graduate students explore career pathways in defense research. Participants take part in mentoring, professional development, a visit to the DEVCOM Soldier Center, and other trainings. Learn more and apply.
NSF now requires Research Security Training
As of Oct. 10, 2025, NSF requires investigators to complete research security training within the 12 months preceding a grant proposal submission. UNCG's Office of Research Compliance and Integrity manages the training and tracks completion. The training is available via the CITI site and takes ~1 hour. If you are planning to submit an NSF proposal in the coming year, you must complete this training! (Also required for Dept of Energy proposers.) Learn more.
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GEO Kohler Awards, next deadline Jan. 15, 2026
Kohler Awards provide up to $1000 to support faculty-led international projects, programs, or curricular enhancements. Faculty who receive internal or external funding may also seek Kohler support if their project involves an international component. Learn more and apply.
Ignite Transdisciplinary Research Fund, deadline Mar. 1, 2026
The College of Arts & Sciences invites applications to the new Ignite Transdisciplinary Research Fund. The fund will support new collaborations between Arts & Sciences faculty and faculty in other UNCG units. Submission deadline is March 1. Learn more.
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Microsoft Research Fellowship, deadline Dec. 2, 2025This fellowship creates opportunities for students, postdocs, and faculty across the world to collaborate with Microsoft researchers. The funding amount for US fellowships is $47K. Interested applicants should review the open research challenges. If you will apply for this opportunity, please contact Chad Fogleman asap as time is very short. Learn more
NC Biotech Flash Grants due Dec. 3, 2025; Translational Grants due Jan. 28, 2026
Flash Grants provide up to $37,500 to catalyze creative ideas with commercial potential. Coming deadlines are Dec. 3 and March 25. The Dec. 3 cycle is focused on topics related to the health of military service members. Translational Grants provide up to $144K to advance commercialization of university-held life science inventions; apply by January 28. Learn more
NSF LEAP-MPS, deadline Jan. 22, 2026 (?)
The NSF Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF 25-535) is currently not accepting proposals, but we hope the submission window will open soon. The next deadline published in prior guidance is January 22, 2026. New eligibility criteria limits applicants to early-career faculty from R2 universities. Learn more
Simons Travel Support for Mathematicians, deadline Jan. 29, 2026
These grants seek to substantially increase collaborative contacts between active mathematicians in the U.S. Grant is $8400 per year for 5 years to support travel ($6000/yr), departmental expenses ($1000/yr) and institutional costs ($1400/yr). Learn more
Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Awards (Chemistry), Feb. 3, 2026
Supports careers of early career faculty in the chemical sciences. Institutions may nominate one candidate for this $100K award. Learn more
NC Innovation Statewide RFP, pre-app deadline May 13, 2026This program helps university researchers commercialize research breakthroughs. Applied researchers at all 16 UNC system universities are eligible. Proposed projects should be Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3+ in order to be considered. Learn more
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Dr. Bhuwan Thapa (GES) received a new award from the Savanna Institute (Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research prime) for the project "Mapping Trees in Future Climates: Integrating Knowledge, Data, and Tools to Enhance Agroforestry Adoption for Climate Resilience."
Dr. Kimberly Petersen (CHE) received a new award from the American Chemical Society for the project "Development of Novel Insertion Reactions into 1,2-Oxazetidines to yield interesting Heterocycles."
Dr. Nicholas Oberlies (CHE) received a new award from Luna Labs (NASA prime) for the project "Extraterrestrial Fungal Brickworks."
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... the federal government re-opens; new PIs should set up agency credentials in advance.
The Federal Government has reopened, so federal granting agencies are ramping back up. Grant panel meetings in October and November that were missed up to this point will be rescheduled, typically starting in January. NSF, for one, provides more info and FAQs about its Resumption of Operations.
If you are a new PI or you are applying to a federal agency for the first time, you should register with the agency well in advance of any grant deadlines. The registration process varies across platforms, and in some cases you will need assistance from UNCG's Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
PIs applying to NSF should Register in Research.gov and request your account be affiliated with UNCG or migrate your existing NSF account to affiliate with UNCG. Learn more.
PIs applying to NIH will need to be registered in the eraCommons, but PIs cannot create their own account. UNCG's OSP will create your account. Email them at research@uncg.edu to request an eraCommons account. Learn more.
For some proposals, such as those submitted via Grants.gov, the PI does not necessarily need an account. Other agencies may have different systems. Contact OSP or our office for assistance.
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