ORSP: The Research Recap - December 2024

News, updates, and information from December 2024.

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

December 2024 Newsletter

As we wrap up another year filled with growth and collaboration, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for being an integral part of our community. May this holiday season bring you peace, joy, and time to relax with loved ones. Here's to a new year full of possibilities.

Warmest wishes,
The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

We are excited to announce the launch of the Building Research Innovation, Discovery, and Growing Engagement (BRIDGE 2.0) Program, supported by the Provost Innovation Fund.

BRIDGE 2.0 aims to establish Centers of Excellence that will enhance SHSU’s research visibility and national reputation as a major contributor to new knowledge and technology for Texas.

Program Highlights:

• Funding: Up to $250,000 over three years.
• Purpose: Seed funding for interdisciplinary research, translational applications, or impactful academic service. • Eligibility: Open to all tenured and tenure-track faculty.

Key Dates:

• Pre-Proposal Inquiries Deadline: March 18, 2025
• Full Proposal Deadline: April 1, 2025

Visit our website to view the full Request for Proposals. For questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Chad Hargrave.

We are conducting our 2023-2024 Annual Performance Review and we invite you to share your experience with us!

If you have collaborated with ORSP in the past, we would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete our survey. The survey consists of 25 questions and takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

The deadline has been extended to December 13, 2024. Your responses are completely anonymous and will be used to improve our services and support to SHSU researchers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Chad Hargrave (ext. 4-1538)

The National Science Foundation is currently looking for review panelists for several programs, including their S-STEM scholarship program.

Why volunteer? Serving as a panelist allows you to learn more about the grant review process and have the opportunity to read and evaluate several grant proposal submissions. The experience can be an invaluable resource to improve the quality of written proposals and increase their chance of award.

If you are interested, please complete the following questionnaire. You will be contacted by NSF staff if your expertise aligns with the program’s needs based on the collection of submitted proposals.

Contact the OSRP Proposal Development team if you'd like to know more.

December 18, 10am - 2pm in NLG 402

After finals are over and grades are in, take some time to focus on your research and writing! Come and go as your schedule allows to enjoy some dedicated quiet time and shared accountability. Lunch will not be served, but you’re welcome to bring your own or take a break midday to eat.

For questions or concerns, contact Erin Owens (ext. 4-4567).

Sage is an independent publisher with a commitment to empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future by offering a wide range of research-based resources and tools.

With a variety of content types, teaching and learning guides, and perspectives ranging from novice to expert, Sage supports every stage of the research process.

All Sage resources are available in this trial through 12/31/2024. Be sure to check out all the Sage resources on trial on your Databases A-Z page under Trials, and give feedback on your experience.

For questions or concerns, contact Lisa Connor (ext. 4-3527)

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!

Dr. Ali Dinc (Department of Engineering Technology) submitted a $3.6 million proposal to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF) program at the Texas Space Commission.

Dr. Vinoth Sittaramane (College of Osteopathic Medicine) submitted a $531k proposal to the HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Dr. Amar Rasheed (Department of Computer Science) submitted a $451k proposal to the Devcom: Army Research Labs Broad Agency Announcement.

SHSU Grant Activity as of November 2024

FY25 (YTD)

56 Proposals submitted for $49,723,262

20 Proposals awarded for $5,042,232

FY24 (YTD)

50 Proposals submitted for $34,016,505

28 Proposals awarded for $15,937,392

Looking for funding? Here are some opportunities with upcoming deadlines:

1) Awards for Faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

This NEH program support individual faculty and staff in pursuing humanities research, writing, and curriculum development. Recipients can receive $5,000 per month for projects lasting 2–12 months. Open to full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty, the program funds diverse projects, including books, articles, digital resources, and cultural preservation initiatives. It aims to enrich humanities scholarship and education at HSIs, allowing applicants to work between half-time and full-time on their projects.

Deadline: April 9, 2025

2) Humanities Initiatives at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

With awards of up to $150,000 for one to three years, this funds initiatives like curriculum development, interdisciplinary programs, and local history integration. It aims to foster understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, ideas, and practices while building institutional capacity, and encourages innovative teaching approaches that strengthen the humanities to better serve students.

Deadline: May 6, 2025

3) Humanities Connections

The NEH Humanities Connections program supports interdisciplinary undergraduate education by fostering collaborations between humanities faculty and other disciplines. With grants of up to $50,000 for planning (12 months) and $150,000 for implementation (18–36 months), the program funds innovative curricular projects that integrate humanities perspectives into non-humanities fields like science, business, or technology. Projects must blend the methodologies and learning activities of multiple disciplines to enhance student learning.

Deadline: September 4, 2025

Visit our find funding webpage for more funding opportunities, or contact our team for assistance in identifying funding sources for your project ideas!

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.

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.

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!