From left to right: President Mark Wrighton; OVPR Faculty Award honorees Adnan Hyder, Marlene Laruelle, Janet Lewis, and Trudy Mallinson; Vice Provost Pamela Norris, and Provost Christopher Alan Bracey.

Faculty awards for research, scholarship and innovation were presented at GW's 13th Annual Faculty Honors Ceremony:

• Oscar and Shoshana Trachtenberg Prize for Scholarship (Research): David DeGrazia, Elton Professor of Philosophy
• OVPR Distinguished Career Award: Adnan Hyder, Professor of Global Health

• OVPR Distinguished Career Award: Marlene Laruelle, Research Professor of International Affairs

• OVPR Early Career Award: Janet Lewis, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs
• OVPR Research Mentorship Award: Trudy Mallinson, Associate Professor of Clinical Research and Leadership
• Inventor of the Year Award: Michael Keidar, A. James Clark Professor of Engineering (Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering)

Please help us congratulate these faculty on their contributions to the university and to their respective fields. Read more about the 2023 Faculty Honors Ceremony.

A digital persistent identifier (DPI), such as an ORCiD, provides scholars with control of their publication and profile data throughout their careers, even if they change their name or institutional affiliation. DPIs also ensure reliable citation, attribution, and linking of research outputs. ORCiD can also be linked to SciENcv, which saves time when building proposal documents for submission to funding agencies like NSF and NIH. Schedule a consultation with a GW librarian for assistance! (Gelman Library  /  Himmelfarb Library)

OVPR has secured an institutional license to LabArchives, an electronic laboratory notebook, data management, and collaboration platform. More details will be coming soon, but the tool is available to the GW community now. Investigators that are interested in utilizing the tool or getting a demonstration of its features may contact askovpr@gwu.edu.

The Technology Commercialization Office (TCO) has launched a new website with updated content for both researchers and industry partners. Visit the TCO website.

Are you a GW faculty or staff that would like to support and mentor undergraduates as they pursue fellowship and scholarship opportunities? The GW Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research is seeking members for new National Awards Endorsement Committees. The primary role of endorsement committee members will be determining which candidates represent GW in national award competitions. However, service as a member of the endorsement committee is an opportunity to build a sense of belonging and develop scholars. The expected time commitment is 8-12 hours throughout a review period.

• Express interest by completing the Call for National Awards Endorsement Committee Members Form
• Questions can be sent to Dr. Jacob English, Director of the Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research (jacob.english@gwu.edu)

GW has negotiated an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which approves the fringe benefit rate for postdoctoral associates. Beginning FY24 (i.e., July 1, 2023), the postdoc associate fringe rate will be 24.81%.

PIs budgeting for postdoc scholars should work with the postdoc support team (postdocsupport@gwu.edu) and their research administration pod to determine the appropriate monthly fee and the portion of that fee that is an allowable expense on sponsored projects.

• View the rate agreement and institutional information for sponsored projects.
• Send questions to postdocsupport@gwu.edu.

Effective July 1, 2023, the minimum annualized compensation for newly appointed postdocs will be $56,484. The university aligns minimum compensation for new postdoctoral appointees with the National Research Service Awards (NRSA) scale, which is a national standard. Contact postdocsupport@gwu.edu for more information.

GW investigators have access to Pivot, a robust and searchable database of funding opportunities from federal and non-federal sources. Users can search by keyword or navigate to one of 72 curated lists by discipline, career status, or funding type. For an orientation to Pivot and its features, including personalized searches and alerts, please contact the Research Enhancement Unit at reshelp@gwu.edu.

Hanover Research produces specialized grant calendars twice each month, mapping out grant opportunities of interest to faculty in different focus areas. Sign-up for targeted grant calendars and alerts.

The W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting projects in two program areas: 1) medical research and 2) science and engineering. Projects should be novel and distinctive in their approach, question the prevailing paradigm, or have the potential to break open new territory in their field. Grants range from $1 million - $5 million and are typically $2 million or less. GW is eligible to submit one application for each program area. If interested in being one of GW’s applicants, please submit a single-page concept paper and a five-page NIH biosketch via OVPR's InfoReady portal by 1:00 pm on Friday, June 23, 2023. View full limited submission details.

The Office of Sponsored Projects is pleased to announce the return of the Pre-Award Bootcamp! The Bootcamp will be hosted virtually, and split into manageable hour-long interactive sessions that are targeted towards an audience of research administrators.

• Proposal Budgeting  |  Wednesday, May 17, 2023; 11:00 AM 
  
• Compliance Overview at the Pre-Award Stage  |  Thursday, May 25, 2023; 1:00 PM
  
• Proposal Review Before Routing to OSP  |  Tuesday, June 6, 2023; 2:00 PM
  
• The Three C's  |  Wednesday, June 14, 2023; 11:00 AM

May 30 - June 1, 2023  |  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Each Day  |  Mount Vernon Campus  |  Learn More

This retreat is designed to offer focused time to plan and begin working on the writing you want to accomplish this summer. Scholars and researchers from across the university are invited to attend and bring writing projects of any genre and at any stage. For instance, some participants might attend with the aim of crafting a strong research proposal narrative or a compelling statement of intent. Others might use the time to grapple with data. Still others might be preparing an academic paper for a specific publication. Register by May 18!

June 5 - June 8, 2023  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Grants Conference is designed to give new faculty, researchers, and administrators key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF. NSF staff will provide up-to-date information about policies and procedures, specific funding opportunities and answer attendee questions.

June 5 - June 18, 2023  |  Online  |  Learn More

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. Registration closes May 31!

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