GWU-PREP will train a diverse pool of researchers. (William Atkins/GW Today)

GW has entered a five-year cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that will strengthen the scientific workforce while providing opportunities for GW and its partners. The GW Professional Research Experience Program (GWU-PREP) provides valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty that wish to collaborate with NIST scientists.

• Read more about the GWU-PREP program in GW Today and Technical.ly
• View open positions

The Office of Laboratory Safety has changed its name to the Office of Research Safety (ORS) to better align with its mission and the services it provides to the GW community. ORS provides training, consultation and support services in the areas of biosafety, radiation safety, laser safety and animal welfare. ORS also provides administrative support to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Visit the Office of Research Safety's new website for more information.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is open, featuring over 400 awards offered in more than 135 countries. Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards allow academics, professionals and artists who are U.S. citizens to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad.

Fulbright Scholars build their skills and connections, gain valuable international insights, and return home to share their experiences with their students and colleagues. The application deadline is Friday, September 15, 2023.

On Friday, August, 25, 2023 at 12:00 noon, join us for a live Fulbright U.S. Scholar information session. Dr. Julie Taylor, Director of Academic Relations for Fulbright, will discuss award opportunities, the application and selection process, and answer your questions. Register to attend.

Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome (LUISS) -- an Italian institution that has established academic partnerships with GW -- offers this opportunity for a scholar in accounting/finance, business, economics, international relations, law, marketing, or political science. Learn more and begin the application process.

Are you new to the world of National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants or looking for a refresher? NIH has curated playlists of their YouTube videos designed to provide an overview of the grants process, the different funding programs available, key tools to use as you develop your application, and grant writing advice straight from NIH staff. Visit the NIH YouTube playlists.

Launched in Summer 2022, the Climate Health Institute (CHI) Research Fellows program is a semester-long, paid opportunity open to all current GW students. CHI funds 1-2 students per semester to engage in interdisciplinary research projects on topics at the nexus of climate change and human health. Applications are due by Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Read more and apply.

The National Institutes of Health Small Business Transition Grant application period is now open, providing a valuable opportunity for early-career academic scientists to transition into entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate for this small business transition grant is a postdoctoral researcher who participated in technology discovery during their academic work and is now ready to move to a small business with the help of some key mentors and advisors. Applications are due Monday, August 21, 2023 by 5:00 PM local time. Read more about the Small Business Transition Grant.

Various Dates in August & September 2023  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

The GW Privacy Office is hosting a series of training sessions and workshops that are aimed at helping the GW community become more fluent in privacy principles, regulations and GW policies, as well as understand requirements for protection and management of university data.

Thursday, August 17, 2023  |  2:00 - 3:30 PM ET  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) offers this planning webinar at the beginning of each semester so that you can make time to identify your personal and professional goals, create a strategic plan to accomplish them, and identify the types of community, support, and accountability you need to make this your most productive and balanced semester ever! This webinar is just one of the many resources available from NCFDD, an independent center focused on helping scholars thrive in academia. As part of GW's institutional membership, GW faculty, postdocs and graduate students can access NCFDD resources.

Friday, August 18, 2023  |  12:00 - 1:00 PM ET  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

In this webinar, attendees will gain an understanding of evidence-based entrepreneurship methods. The session is appropriate for anyone who hopes to solve a global problem, start a new business, or develop a new product. These monthly sessions are hosted by GW's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

August 22-23, 2023  |  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET Each Day  |  Gelman Library  |  Learn More & Register

Data Carpentry develops and teaches workshops on the fundamental data skills needed to conduct research. Its target audience is researchers who have little to no prior computational experience, and its lessons are domain specific, building on learners' existing knowledge to enable them to quickly apply skills learned to their own research. The course is aimed at graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, advanced undergraduates, researchers, and staff of GW and its affiliated institutions, including Children's National. 

OVPR has secured an institutional license to LabArchives, an electronic laboratory notebook, data management, and collaboration platform. The tool is currently available to the GW community. Investigators are invited to attend one or both of the following sessions to learn more:

• LabArchives Notebook Tool; Wednesday, August 23, 2023; 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
• Lab Archives Scheduler and Inventory Tools; Wednesday, August 23, 2023; 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET

To RSVP, please email jstrickland@gwu.edu with the session(s) you would like to attend. 

Thursday, August 31, 2023  |  12:00 - 12:45 PM ET  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

In this session, Hanover Research examines the funding landscape for health workforce development, including discussing new and recurring programs from major federal fundings such as HRSA and SAMHSA, in addition to others. Unable to attend? Register and Hanover will send a copy of the recording and slides after the webinar.

October 9 - 22, 2023  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

The 14-Day Writing Challenge provides a chance to explore daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. This challenge is just one of the many resources available from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), an independent center focused on helping scholars thrive in academia. As part of GW's institutional membership, GW faculty, postdocs and graduate students can access NCFDD resources.

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