Hello colleagues! The end of the semester draws near, but we aren't slowing down. We will be here throughout the summer providing information and support for your endeavors. We look forward to working with you.

SAVE THE DATES: Faculty Sabbatical Proposal Workshops

The Faculty Research and Development Committee will host a two-hour Faculty Sabbatical Proposal Workshop on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. via ZOOM to help faculty prepare their sabbatical proposal. The first hour of this workshop will include information about the sabbatical review process, tips for writing a successful proposal, and Q&A. During the second hour, participants will be able to get direct feedback from committee members that will move their sabbatical proposal writing forward.

There will be three opportunities for faculty to attend a Faculty Sabbatical Proposal Workshop Q&A Session. These will include a link to the recorded first session to help faculty prepare, and will be offered on:

Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. in Grand Rapids
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. via ZOOM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Allendale

Sign-up information and more details coming soon.

The GVSU John H. Logie Fellowship (For Students)

Administered by the Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE), the John H. Logie Fellows Program offers GVSU students an exceptional opportunity to experience and contribute to the operations of the City of Grand Rapids.

Logie Fellows work in individual consultation with representatives from the City of Grand Rapids to tailor the fellowship experience to their skills and areas of interest that intersect with City strategic priorities.

The application opens April 5 and closes May 17, 2024. Please share with your students!

Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship

Student Scholars Day Keynote Speaker: Imani Perry
April 9, 2024
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
2204 Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus

Imani Perry's work reflects the deeply complex history of Black thought, art, and imagination. Her latest book, National Book Award-winner South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation, is a narrative journey through the American South, positioning it as the heart of the American experiment for better and worse. This event will take place April 9, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 2204 Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus, with a reception to follow.

Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2025-26 Competition is now OPEN

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program's 2025-26 competition features over 400 awards offered in more than 130 countries. Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards allow U.S. citizens to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad. The deadline is September 16, 2024, but it's not too early to see what's possible.

Fulbright webinars share details about the program, awards in specific regions, countries or disciplines, and the application process. Visit the Webinar Schedule for events throughout the competition and register to join.

Planning to Travel Internationally This Summer?

Export control regulations are frequently changing and may apply to your planned international activities. Please contact the Office of Research Compliance and Integrity at least 30 days prior to departure if you will be traveling internationally on behalf of GVSU and/or taking any GVSU equipment, such as a GVSU laptop. ORCI staff will review your planned activities and alert you of any potential export control concerns/restrictions. See the Export Controls website for more information.

Do you work with, or plan to purchase, a Class 3b or Class 4 laser?

If yes, please reach out to Colin Brander, Director of Environmental Health and Safety and GVSU’s Laser Safety Officer, to ensure the laser is included in the University’s laser inventory. Notification must be made to the Laser Safety Officer of the intent to purchase a Class 3b or Class 4 laser or use of any laser that may pose a risk of use to students or the public. See the Laser Safety website for more information.

Compliance Corner

Q: I want to make change to my previously approved IRB study. Do I need IRB approval to do this?

A: See IRB Policy 1010. All protocol personnel changes require approval from the IRB. Any change made to a protocol originally approved under expedited or full-board review requires approval from the IRB. For studies originally approved under exempt review, it depends on the change being proposed. If the change does not increase the risk-to-benefit ratio and does not require a higher level of review, IRB approval is not required; all other changes to exempt protocols, including personnel changes, require IRB approval. If you are ever unsure if a proposed change requires IRB review, please contact the Office of Research Compliance and Integrity (rci@gvsu.edu; 616-331-9137).

NEH Summer Stipend Announcement

Are you thinking about applying for a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend for summer 2025? This opportunity provides $6,000 for two months of dedicated summer research and national exposure for your project. GVSU can nominate up to two tenure-track faculty members, and if you're interested, please be in touch with Marsely Kehoe in the Office of Sponsored Research by May 31, 2024, to learn more about the nomination process. Non-tenure-track faculty/staff can apply without nomination.