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| Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
The National Science Foundation Directorates for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), Engineering (ENG), and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) will jointly sponsor interdisciplinary research collaborations though the Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence program. Research activities should focus on the most challenging mathematical and theoretical questions aimed at understanding the capabilities, limitations, and emerging properties of AI methods as well as the development of novel, and mathematically grounded, design and analysis principles for the current and next generation of AI approaches.
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New Innovator Award
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), NIAID’s New Innovator Award (DP2) supports postdoctoral and other candidates in non-independent positions or newly independent Early Stage Investigators of exceptional creativity who propose novel, original and insightful research concepts with the potential to produce a major impact, test scientific paradigms, or advance key concepts on broad, important problems in biomedical research of priority to NIAID.
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KSURF drives progress with K-State innovation |
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The Kansas State University Research Foundation, known as KSURF, helps researchers translate their discoveries into practical solutions for the public. By protecting, commercializing and licensing intellectual property, KSURF turns innovation into thriving businesses.
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KSURF works with faculty, staff and students to secure patents and copyrights, identify commercialization opportunities and build collaborations that benefit not only researchers, but also the university, the state of Kansas and beyond.
The KSURF team also can provide assistance with university tech-based startup opportunities. If you believe your technology has broad market appeal, would be attractive to investment, and you have an interest in helping to advance a new company, the KSURF team can help guide you from founding and funding to managing and scaling.
KSURF’s new website — k-state.edu/research-foundation — is now live. On the site, you can understand the commercialization process and how to report an invention. You also can discover K-State technologies and inventions that are available for commercialization, as well as find resources for startups to learn how KSURF helps bold ideas become successful businesses.
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| POSTPONED: September Posters, Pinot and Partnerships event
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The Office of the Vice President for Research is postponing the September 11 Posters, Pinot and Partnerships event.
The first session will now take place from 4-6 p.m. October 9, 2025, on the 5th floor of Hale Library. The focus of this event is enabling technologies and global food security & biosecurity, two core areas of Next Gen K-State's Opportunity Agenda.
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you in October!
Register to attend or display your research poster for the event.
Please note the recommended poster size is 36x48 inches. We cannot guarantee optimal poster display outside of these dimensions.
Learn more about the event series.
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Greg Peterson named assistant vice president for research compliance |
Kansas State University is pleased to announce that Greg Peterson has been appointed assistant vice president for research compliance, effective September 15.
Peterson earned his doctorate in pathobiology from the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. He has a long history of service to the university, previously holding roles as research assistant professor and university biosafety officer/IBC program manager. Most recently, he served as the assistant biosafety officer and supervisory microbiologist in the Biorisk Management Unit at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, or NBAF.
In his new position within the Office of Research Integrity, Compliance and Security, Peterson will serve as both biosafety officer and responsible official for select agents and toxins, providing strategic leadership for K-State’s biosafety and select agent programs.
“Dr. Peterson brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this role,” said Brad Woods, associate vice president for research. “His oversight will ensure that the Biosecurity Research Institute continues its tradition of advancing cutting-edge research in a safe, secure and compliant environment."
Peterson expressed his enthusiasm for returning to his alma mater.
“I’m honored to step into this crucial role at K-State. I look forward to supporting our research community and continuing to serve the state of Kansas through a strong culture of compliance and safety.”
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The FDA and USRG Programs are Now Accepting Applications with New Due Date |
The Kansas State University, Office of Research Development’s Faculty Development Award (FDA) and University Small Grant (USRG) programs provide international meeting travel support and seed grant funding to K-State faculty. The FDA award can also be used to meet with program officers from potential external funders. Awards for the FDA program typically range from $1,000 to $3,500. For USRG awards, the range is $2,000 to $5,000. The proposals for both programs are due by 5 pm on October 1, 2025 and should be submitted via ord@ksu.edu.
The Office of Research Development will hold an Information/Q&A Session for the FDA/USRG programs on September 10, 2025 at 3:00 pm via zoom. Registration is not necessary. Please use this link to join. Contact either Mary Lou Marino (mlmarino@ksu.edu) or Kate Kennedy (kate40@ksu.edu) for further information on these programs.
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NSF Graduation Research Fellowship Program Information Session |
The Graduate School, the Office for Nationally Competitive Scholarships, and the Office of Research Development are hosting an information session on the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, or GRFP, via zoom at 3:30 p.m. on September 17, 2025. Both students and their mentors/major professors are invited. This fellowship supports outstanding graduate students, in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines, who are pursuing research-based Master’s or PhD degrees. Note to apply for a GRFP fellowship you must be a U.S. citizen.
The information session will start with an in-depth look at the requirements for an NSF GFRP submission. This presentation will be followed by a panel of student awardees and faculty members who have served on review panels for this program. They will discuss tips and provide advice that you will not find in this program’s Request for Proposals. If you are serious about submitting to this program, this is a session you should not miss. Also, this year you can learn about K-State’s New EGFP award which can provide fellowships to GRFP Honorable Mention students who have an interest in Mathematics.
Please register here for this session.
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Identifying Graduate Fellowship Opportunities Session |
On Thursday September 25, 2025, at 3:30 pm via zoom, the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships, the Graduate School and the Office of Research Development will host an overview of fellowship opportunities that are available to Graduate Students. Key funding programs will be discussed including NSF, DoD, DoE, NIH, Hertz Foundation, Fulbright and the American Association of University Women. Opportunities in the Humanities and Social Sciences will also be addressed, plus you will learn how to search for fellowships on your own. To attend, please register here.
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Kansas Water Institute Funding Opportunity Announcement |
The Kansas Water Institute invites you to submit to the newly released U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) call for 104(g) General awards proposals. Please review this link and the full proposal package for information on research goals and priorities, match requirements, and other details. Please note that ALL proposals must be submitted through the Kansas Water Institute. To allow time for K-State to finalize the submission, all proposal materials must be submitted to the K-State/Kansas Water Institute by 5 pm on September 19.
If you are interested in preparing a proposal, please notify Susan Metzger at smetzger@ksu.edu.
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Apply for One K-State Funding Opportunities |
The One K-State Fund is geared up for an exciting year of funding opportunities, with multiple proposal deadlines for faculty and staff ready to bring transformative ideas to campus. The Fund simplified its submission schedule moving forward, establishing two clear deadlines—October 1, 2025, and March 1, 2026—to provide consistency and clarity for applicants. Funding opportunities have expanded significantly for this academic year, creating even more pathways for innovative projects that advance K-State's Next-Gen strategic priorities.
The October 1, 2025, deadline focuses on three key areas: the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF), Artificial Intelligence innovation initiatives, and an open call for proposals addressing any area that advances K-State's NextGen Imperatives and Opportunity Agenda. The fund offers substantial support with budget parameters ranging from tens of thousands to mid-hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the initiative type. Initial proposals are designed as executive summaries and require written endorsement from the appropriate dean or vice president, with finalists notified by late fall semester for comprehensive proposal development. The March 1, 2026, deadline will support Core Research Facility upgrades, the University Outstanding Scholars Program, Design, Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (DASH) Awards, and an open call for interdisciplinary initiatives within the Sustainability Opportunity Agenda. Additional information for these opportunities will be available late fall/early spring semester.
All interested faculty and staff are encouraged to visit the One K-State Funding Opportunities website for more information or email nextgen@k-state.edu with specific questions.
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| Federal granting agency implementation of Gold Standard Science principles |
As required under Executive Order 14303 dated May 23, 2025, federal grant funding agencies are required to publish their respective implementation of the Office of Science and Technology Policy's “Gold Standard Science” principles.
• Read the National Science Foundation’s implementation plan here.
• Read the National Institute of Health’s implementation plan here.
• Read NASA’s implementation plan here.
• Read the Department of Education's implementation plan here.
• Read the Department of Energy’s implementation plan here.
• Read the Department of Commerce’s implementation here.
• Read the Department of Agriculture’s implementation plan here.
• Read the Food and Drug Administration’s implementation plan here.
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Preview of NIH Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support Coming Soon to SciENcv
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The NIH plans to launch preview versions of the NIH Common Forms within Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv). Users should be able to access these preview versions of the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Forms and the NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement (along with the corresponding instructions) on or before September 15, 2025.
These preview documents will allow users to save, reopen, and edit the preview forms in the SciENcv module. However, the download PDF functionality will be disabled, and the form(s) and data entered into the preview versions will be deleted and no longer accessible once the official NIH Common Forms become available for preparation and submission, anticipated November 2025.
These preview forms are an opportunity for users to preview the new system functionality and new instructions. These are not the final official versions, and NIH is not seeking any feedback or testing from external users.
Read the full announcement here.
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Introducing Highlighted Topics: A Centralized and Simple Resource to Learn About Research Areas of Interest to NIH |
We are excited to announce a new centralized and simplified resource, called NIH Highlighted Topics, that informs the research community about particular areas of science of interest to NIH. Visiting this resource early and often when conceptualizing your research ideas will help ensure you are aware of some of NIH’s latest scientific interests. It also aims to help facilitate innovation and discovery through a strong focus on more investigator initiated driven research.
Our Highlighted Topics resource represents scientific areas where NIH encourages applications from the community. These topics target areas within the NIH mission, including areas that may not be readily associated with the particular funding Institute or Center or may even be a new or emerging area that is not well known. Please understand that these are simply topical area descriptions, not funding opportunities.
More information can be found on the NIH website.
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NIH Launches Comprehensive Effort to Modernize Biosafety Framework |
Today, NIH announced a new effort to modernize and strengthen biosafety policies, practices, and oversight. This forward-looking effort aims to ensure that NIH’s biosafety framework keeps pace with evolving risks posed by rapid advances in science and technology.
NIH is committed to building a 21st century biosafety system that reflects the realities of today’s scientific landscape. As part of this effort, NIH will be seeking input from across its stakeholder community, including researchers, biosafety professionals, research institutions, policymakers, industry leaders, and members of the public.
To learn more about this initiative and how you can contribute to shaping the future of NIH’s biosafety framework, please see the full statement from NIH Director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. Additional information can also be found here on the OSP website.
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DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Graduate Student Research Awards |
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2025 solicitation 2 cycle. The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students for conducting part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory in collaboration with a DOE national laboratory scientist. The goal of the program is to prepare graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the mission of DOE’s Office of Science. The research opportunity will advance the graduate students’ overall graduate theses while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the host DOE national laboratories. In addition, SCGSR awardees may have the opportunity for short international research visits to select prestigious centers to broaden their horizons.
SCGSR application assistance workshops will be held on September 11, 2025, (register on Zoom for the first workshop) and October 9, 2025, (register on Zoom for the second workshop). The first workshop will provide a general overview of the program and application requirements. It will also include time for attendees to discuss their potential research topics and their alignment with the SCGSR priority areas with managers of each participating program office. At the second workshop, staff members will guide attendees through the application process, answer general questions, provide guidance on proposal writing, and lead discussions with scientists and former awardees. Additionally, the program manager will host virtual office hours every Friday starting on September 26, 2025 via this Zoom link.
Students will perform graduate theses research at U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories. Applications are due on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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NSF recruiting panelists for EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Exellence (E-RISE) funding opportunity |
The NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is recruiting panelists for the NSF EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Exellence (E-RISE) funding opportunity, under solicitation NSF 25-522.
For this year’s competition, you are invited to complete a reviewer recruitment survey to assist with the process of setting up merit review panels.
If interested in participating in E-RISE panels for the Fall, 2025 season, click here to complete the survey.
Please note that panelist selection will be guided by expertise in alignment with the solicitation requirements and research topic. Panelists will be asked to write reviews before the panel meeting. If you are not selected for this year’s competition, you may be contacted for future competitions.
Thank you in advance for completing the survey as soon as possible, preferably by September 19, 2025.
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ROSES A.10 INNOVATE Preproposal Conference |
September 30, 2025
ROSES-2025 A.10 INNOVATE solicits proposals to rapidly advance the use of satellite observations of Earth to efficiently support the U.S. economy, national security, and other applications relevant to NASA's Earth Science to Action Strategy. This opportunity is open to all non-governmental U.S. entities but new to NASA are specifically encouraged to apply to co-design and co-develop solutions in partnership with end users facing complex challenges that can be addressed by NASA Earth science assets. The awarded projects are expected to offer products/tools/capabilities with near-immediate impacts on business or decision-making workflows with a clear plan for long-term sustainment through identified partnerships and/or commercialization opportunities.
Please join us to this community brief to learn more about the proposal requirements and the review process and submit your questions.
https://meet.google.com/bee-mnqx-wkd
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Rethinking Your Research Funding Course
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This four-week virtual course is designed to help faculty shift their mindset around research funding and explore sustainable, alternative strategies beyond large federal grants. Through guided content, live coaching, and a supportive peer community, participants learn how to identify diverse funding sources, reframe their research for new audiences, and build actionable plans that align with their institutional goals and academic mission.
Whether you’re facing budget cuts, working in a discipline with limited grant options, or seeking a more practical funding approach, this course will help you move from uncertainty to clarity and momentum.
The first course starts October 6, 2025. Register now for $495. Please note, K-State will not cover attendance costs.
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NIH Loan Repayment Programs Application Cycle Opens September 1 |
NIH will begin accepting applications for the Extramural Loan Repayment Program (LRP) on September 1, 2025. Awardees can receive up to $100,000 in qualified educational debt repayment with a two-year award.
To learn more about eligibility requirements, application dates, and the benefits of receiving an LRP award, be sure to visit the LRP website, check out our overview video, and attend one of our upcoming events:
October 7, 2025 – LRP Technical Assistance Webinar
November 6, 2025 – LRP Ask Me Anything Session
Please note that the deadline to apply is November 20, 2025.
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