Hello colleagues! We hope you are enjoying your Spring Break. Around here, we are hoping for a bit o'luck and some sunshine this March.

Office Hours for Writing a Successful Catalyst/Collaborative/Affiliate Fac Support Grant Proposal
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Allendale 049 JHZ SIGN UP NOW
Thursday, March 13, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Grand Rapids 297C DEV SIGN UP NOW

Do you have questions? We have answers. We are here to help you prepare your proposal for Round 3 of the Catalyst Grant for Research and Creativity, Collaborative Research and Creative Activity Initiative, or Affiliate Faculty Support Fund grants due on March 17th.

Establishing University-Industry Partnerships Workshop

On May 13 and 14, 2025, TCO will be hosting an interactive, informative, and educational workshop on Establishing University-Industry Partnerships. This workshop is part of GVSU’s NSF EPIIC award, and includes a $500 participation stipend, and another opportunity for a $500 proposal writing stipend. The workshop will focus on the Why, the What and the How of establishing valuable partnerships to advance faculty research and student engagement. To apply, complete this form. For more information, please connect with Linda Chamberlain.

Greetings from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship

Student Scholars Day is a student and faculty-run event. In order to have a successful and meaningful Student Scholars Day, more than 100 volunteers are needed to make it happen. Similar to a conference, it is a day that celebrates student research and creative endeavors. Throughout the day, poster presentations, oral presentations, creative displays, and dance performances will showcase the many forms of scholarship that students have done over the course of the year. Please consider volunteering for one or more two-hour time blocks.

Artificial Intelligence in Research: Panel Discussion, Friday, March 28th

The Responsible Conduct of Research Advisory Committee will be hosting a panel discussion on Friday, March 28th, 10-11:15 am on Zoom, to discuss AI in research. Faculty panelists from the College of Computing, Academic Research Computing, Department of Philosophy, and the Department of Writing and Digital Studies Program will be discussing practical uses of AI in research and ethical issues related to its use. This discussion will be geared for faculty, staff, and students. Click here to register.

Do you work with radioactive materials and/or radiation-emitting devices?

If yes, you are required to have an approved Radiation Safety Committee protocol on file, and the materials/devices you work with must be included in the University’s radiological inventory. Please email the ORCI or Colin Brander, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, for more information.

Compliance Corner

Q: What are the best storage options for the data I’m collecting on my IRB protocol, and how can I safely share it with my collaborators? 

A: The level of data protection required will depend upon the type of information being collected and stored. Please consult IRB Guidance Document G-16: Guidance on Data Management Requirements for Research Data for further information. Note that sensitive information and information subject to additional protections (such as HIPAA or FERPA) requires a higher level of protection, and transferring such data to 3rd party apps/software requires GVSU IT review if the items are not already on IT’s approved list. For surveys, researchers are strongly encouraged to use the GVSU-licensed Qualtrics platform.

Research Matters Series

The Research Matters team is excited to share a new training opportunity: Introduction to Budgeting! In this recorded module, we walk you through the steps of writing a grant or contract budget, the typical components of a budget (salary, fringe, materials, tuition, etc.) and how to approach these items when you're planning a project. This is a handy guide, and we also recommend you reach out to your Grants and Contracts Specialist who will help you start and finalize your budget.

Tips from your Office of Sponsored Programs

If you've recently received a grant or finalized a contract, you might be wondering how to get your project started. We have a new resource on our website to help you with what's known in the sponsored programs world as post-award. It explains your roles and responsibilities as a Principal Investigator, what you can expect from OSP and Grants Accounting as we process the incoming award, and refers you to departments across the university to help you set up hiring, IT needs, purchasing supplies, human subjects review, etc.