Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
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As we enter the final stretch of the spring semester, let’s take a moment to recognize how far we’ve come. The last few weeks may be busy, but they’re also a time to reflect on the hard work, growth, and resilience that brought us here.
Whether you're preparing for finals, wrapping up projects, or celebrating milestones, remember that your efforts matter. Stay focused, support one another, and finish strong—brighter days are just ahead!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at our inaugural SPARK Collaborative event last month! The afternoon brought together brilliant minds across disciplines to ignite new research ideas and build lasting partnerships.
From the dynamic breakout sessions to the exciting project pitches, it’s clear that collaboration is thriving at SHSU. We’ll be back with another round of SPARK! Stay tuned for updates and let’s continue building a stronger, more connected research community.
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Expanding Your Funding Strategy with Private Foundations |
Are you curious about pursuing funding beyond traditional federal sources? Join ORSP and University Advancement for an informative virtual session on submitting successful proposals to private foundations.
📌 Monday, May 12 – 11:00am - 12:00pm, on Zoom.
The session will cover:
• Real examples of past SHSU awards from private foundations
• Key differences in approach compared to federal or state funding
• How ORSP and UA collaborate to support your proposal
• Upcoming opportunities for research, programming, and more
Interested in attending?
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Mini-Engaging Exploration Series: Artificial Intelligence |
This Mini-EE session will focus on Artificial Intelligence and the best practices for conducting effective, ethical AI research. All full-time instructors regardless of position or rank are encouraged to apply. Faculty participants will receive a $100 stipend upon completion.
Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot below.
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Serve as a Review Panelist |
AmeriCorps, NASA, and the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) are seeking faculty experts to serve as grant reviewers.
Serving as a review panelist is a great opportunity to:
📌 Gain insight into the grant review process
📌 Strengthen grant-writing skills
📌 Expand professional networks
AmeriCorps & NIFA – Looking for faculty with expertise in areas like disaster services, education, environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, capacity building, and agriculture.
NASA – Looking for subject matter experts (SMEs) to participate in virtual panel discussions or provide external reviews for various programs. Postdocs and upper-level graduate students are also welcome! If your expertise aligns, NASA will reach out for potential assignments.
Support the research community while enhancing your own expertise. Learn more and apply today!
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TEDxSHSU 2025: Invitation for Talk Proposals |
SHSU will host our fourth annual TEDxSHSU on October 1, 2025.
TEDx events highlight big ideas from local experts, researchers, thinkers, doers, artists, innovators, community leaders, and change-makers. TED’s mission is to “discover and spread ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding, and drive meaningful change.”
We invite faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, and regional thought leaders interested in giving a 10 to 15-minute TEDxSHSU talk to apply.
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We appreciate SHSU faculty, staff, and students for their proactive pursuit of new knowledge and dedication to solving contemporary societal challenges.
SHSU remains committed to supporting innovation and change in all disciplines. Below, we highlight the faculty who submitted impactful grant proposals in the last 30 days. We wish them the best of luck as they pursue funding to bring their ideas to life!
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SHSU Grant Activity as of March 2025
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FY25 (YTD)
123 Proposals submitted for $100,243,339
32 Proposals awarded for $8,494,288
FY24 (YTD)
114 Proposals submitted for $61,054,361
42 Proposals awarded for $19,191,084
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The Office of Assessment is still accepting applications for its Assessment Mini-Grant Program for the 2025-2026 academic year.
These competitive grants provide funding to faculty and staff at SHSU to support assessment-related activities, including new or ongoing assessment practices within programs, offices, or departments; and travel funding to present assessment-related research at professional conferences.
📌 Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per recipient
📌 Application Deadline: May 23, 2025
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Mini-Grant Application and Rubric before applying:
🔗 Mini-Grant Application
🔗 Mini-Grant Application Rubric
For assistance or questions, please contact Tama Hamrick or the Office of Assessment.
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Find Your Perfect (Funding) Match! |
Explore our Opportunities Spotlight—a curated database of grant opportunities to support your research and projects. Stay ahead with the latest funding calls and find the right fit for your work!
Updated weekly—because the best funding matches keep rolling in!
Find it anytime on our Find Funding page.
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Explore our collection of webinars, trainings, templates, and other tools to support your research. We’re committed to continuous improvement, so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions for new resources.
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Our team is always accessible, and ready to support you at any stage of your research endeavors.
If you are still in the ideation stage or looking for funding opportunities, reach out to our Research and Proposal Development team.
If you have already identified a grant and are ready to begin developing your proposal, submit a Pre-Proposal Notification (PPN) form, and our team will assign a team member to assist you with preparation and submission.
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We Want to Hear From You! |
Do you have a project, event, or success story you'd like to share with the SHSU community? We're always looking to highlight the incredible work happening across campus. Submit a content request form and your story could be featured in our next newsletter!
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