| MARCH 2023 Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Vol. 2, Issue 7
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BRIDGE Program Now Open!
Last week, Provost Dr. Michael Stephenson announced the launch of the BRIDGE (Building Research, Innovation, Discovery, and Growing Engagemnet) program. The intent of the BRIDGE program is to align and develop existing and emerging research themes at SHSU into sustainable programs that establish the university as a major contributor to emerging industry and societal needs of the region and Texas by addressing fundamental contemporary problems or advancing existing knowledge through translational research, such as:
1) Preparing for demands on food, energy, and/or water systems
2) Research in life, health, and biomedical sciences
3) Addressing concerns of cybersecurity and resiliency
4) Preparing for the increased demand of educational services and mental health care
Phase I is now in progress, and we are accepting letters of interests (LOIs). Deadline to submit is April 3, 2023. Please visit our BRIDGE website for additional information on how to submit. If you have any questions, please visit the BRIDGE website, and FAQs section, or contact our team at grantproposaldevelopment@shsu.edu.
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Cayuse SP Now Live
Cayuse Sponsored Programs (SP) is our new research management platform, designed to streamline and simplify the research process for our university's campus researchers. This user-friendly platform allows for improved collaboration between researchers and support staff. Cayuse SP will serve as SHSU's centralized sponsored programs system, making it easier for researchers to track projects, manage proposal information, administer awards, and easily secure required internal approvals. New features will include centralized dashboards, smart form technology, task management, and many others.
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Having trouble finding Cayuse IRB?
If you have not yet visited Cayuse Human Ethics for all your IRB needs this year, we are announcing that Cayuse received an upgrade over the holiday break, including a new landing page.To assist you in finding your IRB submissions or to start a new one, here is a guide showing how to navigate from the Cayuse landing page to Cayuse Human Ethics (IRB). You can find this and other useful information on our IRB website.
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Summit Research Fair Accepting Submissions!
We want YOU to submit an application for the Research Fair scheduled on the first day (September 26, 2023) of our second annual Scholarly Innovation Summit! The fair is open to all faculty, staff, and student researchers! We are seeking the following:
- Traditional posters*
- Table-top tri-fold displays
- Technology and/or equipment
- Performance piece
- Other (pitch us your idea!)
*Accepted posters will be paid for by ORSP if printed on-campus.
If you are interested in applying to the Summit Research Fair, please submit your proposal with this online form. The deadline to submit is Friday, April 21st and selections will be communicated by the end of the spring term.
Please share this opportunity with your fellow researchers and student researchers! If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Browning (browning@shsu.edu; 4-3876)
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Music Friendly Texas
The Texas Music Office (TMO) was invited to speak at the Sam Houston State University campus at The Woodlands Center. Coordinated by the SHSU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, attendees had the opportunity to learn about the TMO and their Music Friendly Texas program from Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams. He was joined by Spencer Zamora from Travel Texas as well as Betty Russo from Texas Economic Development & Tourism. It was great to see our friends from Music Friendly Texas certified Conroe, and soon to be certified College Station.
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(L-R) SHSU Associate Provost for Research & Sponsored Programs Chad Hargrave; TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specilaist Chip Adams; Travel Texas Research Specialist Spencer Zamora; Gulf Coast/East Texas Regional Representative at Office of the Governor, State of Texas Betty Russo; and SHSU Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships Jonathan Thomas.
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TISI - Restoration Roundup Event
Join the Texas Invasive Species Institute (TISI) and other labs for the Coastal Prairie Conservancy’s Restoration Roundup on April 1, 2023 at the Indiangrass Preserve in Waller, TX.
The event includes demonstrations on how to restore native grasslands, battle invasive species, sow native seeds, as well as, the best native plants to invite grassland birds and pollinators to your area! This event is for everyone no matter what environment you live in, as they will address restoration in urban, suburban and rural areas. An entry fee is required but lunch is provided to all participants.
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Federal Updates
The Normandy Group, LLC provides our team with updates on the general activity of the political arena in Washington, D.C., to better understand the changes in the funding landscape. If you are interested in last month’s updates, you can read them here.
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Grant Slam
We appreciate SHSU faculty, staff, and students for their proactive approach in the search for new knowledge and for consistently demonstrating their concern about the world in which we live; applying their findings and skills to solving many of the problems facing contemporary society.
SHSU is dedicated to supporting the discovery of new knowledge, insights, and forms of expression through innovative research and other creative activities. On all areas, and levels of experience, we support our staff and faculty for taking that step towards innovation and change. The notion of service at SHSU is deeply rooted in its culture and reflected in the motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service.”
A big shoutout to the faculty and staff members below, who have submitted impactful grant proposals in the past month:
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AI Summer Training Program
Dr. Adam Natoli (Department of Psychology & Philosphy), and Dr. ABM Islam (Department of Computer Science) were awarded a William K. and Katherine W. Estes Fund grant from the Association for Psychological Science and Psychonomic Society for their proposal, Applications of Machine Learning for Measuring and Modeling Psychological Concepts via Different Methods of Communication.
The funded project is to host a 3-day intensive summer training program at SHSU dedicated to introducing student, early career, and established researchers to fundamental concepts related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and other relevant methods and provide instruction and practice applying these techniques to measure and model psychological concepts. Combined with support from SHSU’s ORSP and Division of Finance & Operations, The Estes grant will allow them to provide 25 attendees, many of whom will be scholars from historically underrepresented groups, free lodging and meals for the duration of the training program as well as a $500 stipend.
"We will use active learning strategies, facilitated by SHSU’s own Engaging Classrooms program, to introduce attendees to the rich intersection of psychology and computer science", says Dr. Natoli. "We also hope this experience will generate new collaborations between attendees, as well as between attendees and the SHSU community, fostered through a networking dinner for attendees, invited SHSU faculty, and local industry professionals."
Given the enthusiasm this faculty team has already seen from prospective attendees, they hope to transition this training program into an annual event wherein we host a group of scholars to attend training focused on the intersection of psychology and computer science. Optimistically, they look to integrate other disciplines into the mix in future years.
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SHSU Grant Activity
FY23 (YTD)
112 proposals submitted for $71,232,095
44 proposals awarded for $9,483,840
FY22 (YTD)
70 proposals submitted for $34,284,210
38 proposals awarded for $12,294,806
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Faculty Development Opportunities
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Cayuse SP Trainings
It’s official! Cayuse Sponsored Projects (SP) has been fully onboarded as the central hub where researchers and their administrators gain full transparency into the entire sponsored research lifecycle. Curious about how to navigate in the system? If you’re looking to pursue a funding opportunity in the future, we encourage you to attend one of our two upcoming Cayuse SP trainings.
Wednesday, March 22nd OR Thursday, March 30th
Click here for Zoom meeting (same link for both dates)
Additionally, our team will host virtual office hours every Friday morning from 9-10am starting March 31st through May 5th! Pop in at your convenience to ask questions!
Click here for office hours Zoom meeting. We hope to see you there!
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Webinar Repository
Our webinar repository is here to provide you with the resources and tools you need to succeed in the competitive world of grant writing. From mastering the art of grant writing and budgeting, to navigating the submission and award process, our collection of webinars covers all different stages of the grant life cycle. You'll learn from experts in the field who will share their knowledge and experience on how to write winning grants and secure funding for your projects.
Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to expand your skill set or just starting out on your grant writing journey, we hope you find these resources helpful. Our team works diligently to update the webinars available to ensure you have access to the most relevant sources.
Did not find what you were loking for? Contact our team and we can help guide you in the right direction.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Our second annual Scholarly Innovation Summit is scheduled for September 26th – 27th! Stay tuned for details to include a think tank, program officer panel, and so much more!
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Dough-re-mi: Funding Opportunities to Fund Your Research Dreams
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Assessment Mini-Grants
The Office of Assessment has funding available for assessment-related activities in the form of competitive Assessment Mini-Grants. These grants are available to all faculty and staff at SHSU to help fund new or ongoing assessment practices within programs, offices, or departments; or to help fund travel to make assessment-related presentations at a professional conference. Eligible recipients may request up to $1,000.
Click here to learn more and apply. Applications are due on May 26, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Tama Hamrick (4-1536; thamrick@shsu.edu)
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Department of Justice Funding Now Open
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its funding plan for FY23. DOJ offers funding opportunities to support law enforcement and public safety activities in state, local, and tribal jurisdictions; to assist victims of crime; and to implement programs that improve the criminal, civil, and juvenile justice systems.
Our team has created this funding page to enhance the pursuit of DOJ funding. This page includes open solicitations we are eligible to apply to from DOJ's grant-making components National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), and Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
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Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
The Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) supports university research infrastructure essential to high-quality Navy relevant research. The research instrumentation that is necessary to carry out cutting-edge research.
DURIP funds will be used for the acquisition of major equipment to augment current or develop new research capabilities in support of DoD-relevant research. Proposals may request $50,000 to $3,000,000. Proposals for purely instructional equipment are not eligible. General-purpose computing facilities are not appropriate for DURIP funding, but requests for computers for DoD-relevant research programs are appropriate.
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Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program
The Basic Instrumentation Grant (BIG) Program encourages applications from groups of NIH-supported investigators to purchase a single high-priced, specialized, commercially available instrument or an integrated instrumentation system.
The BIG Program is limited to institutions that have not received S10 instrumentation funding of $250,001 or greater in any of the preceding 3 Federal fiscal years.
The minimum award is $25,000. There is no maximum price limit for the instrument; however, the maximum award is $250,000. Instruments supported include, but are not limited to, basic cell sorters, confocal microscopes, ultramicrotomes, gel imagers, or computer systems.
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HSI Funding Opportunities
Our team has meticulously researched and curated a list of grants, and other funding opportunities specifically designed for a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), so you can easily find and apply for the funding you need. With our list, you will have access to opportunities that will help you achieve your goals and make a positive impact in our community. Start exploring the HSI funding opportunities available to you!
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Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Workshop
This one-day online intensive on June 7, 2023 10am-4pm CDT 'Set Up Your Submission for Post-Award Success and Manage It Moving Forward' will provide depth on proposal development and management strategies and tactics. During the intensive, participants will be provided with mock scenarios and examples of ideas to help them plan their own project. They will leave the intensive with the beginning of a concept paper to share with their office of grants and/or sponsored research.
The presenters have more than 60 combined years of experience with grant proposal development, offering knowledge and experience that will support in crafting and executing a grant successfully. SHSU faculty and staff are eligible for the member rate. If you have any questions, please contact Kelbi Delaune (delaune@shsu.edu; 4-4993).
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IHS Call for Papers
The SHSU Institute for Homeland Security (IHS) is interested in providing an opportunity for scholars and practitioners to present timely and relevant research for publication on our website, IHSOnline.org.
Opportunities to create content include written research briefs, literature reviews, and white papers with a focus on critical infrastructure. These works are intended for practitioner audiences. Topic areas are open, but preference will be given to works that focus on critical concepts in the transportation, energy, chemical and healthcare sectors.
Proposal selection will be competitive and authors of selected proposals will receive an honorarium up to $12,000 for completed work. All those interested in submitting proposals should submit through this application form. Please review the author guidelines. Proposal acceptances will be conducted on a rolling basis.
For any questions, or further information, please contact Dr. Ryan Randa.
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Seeking New BJA Peer Reviewers
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is looking for individuals from diverse backgrounds and regions to serve as grant application reviewers. They are seeking and accepting peer review applications from people who have knowledge, expertise, and/or lived experience across a wide range of justice-related and community safety areas. Reviewers will participate remotely and will review 5-15 applications within a two-week period, earning $125 for each completed review.
If you are interested, send an email with "Peer Reviewer Candidate Resume" in the subject line to BJAreviewer@usdoj.gov. A current resume/curriculum vitae and a valid email address must both be included.
More information is available here.
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FFAR Call for Peer Reviewers
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) values your technical knowledge and insight to advance our mission of building unique partnerships for innovative research that addresses challenges to food supply and agricultural sustainability.
We are seeking external peer reviewers for FFAR’s flagship grant programs:
• New Innovator Award, a program to provide early-career scientists the investment needed to propel them into successful research careers in food and agriculture. The external peer review occurs May—June 2023.
• Seeding Solutions, a program to promote innovative and transformative research while fostering unique partnerships that advance our Challenge Area and AgMission priorities. The external peer review occurs July—August 2023.
Please complete this form by March 22 to indicate your willingness and availability to support our mission by reviewing up to three proposals per program cycle. FFAR can provide a small honorarium ($50) for each review submitted.
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NSF Plans for Safe & Inclusive Work Environment When Conducting Off-Campus Research
New or renewal proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF) submitted January 30, 2023 or later that are funded will require that PIs take an additional step to safeguard participants when engaging in off-campus research activities. Our team has developed guidance and a template that can be found on our Resource page.
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Wondering how to get started with our team?
We are always accessible, and you can begin engaging with us whenever you are comfortable. If you are still in the ideation stage or looking for funding opportunities, then reach out to our Research and Proposal Development team. If you already have a grant identified and are ready to begin the development of documents then submit a Pre-Proposal Notification (PPN) form, and we will get a team assigned to assist you in the preparation and submission.
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