The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and the University Writing Program will collaborate once again to offer three days of structured writing and research activities in early June. Faculty will be invited to bring writing projects of any genre and at any stage. The retreat provides time to work on writing projects that are in progress, time to plan or begin new projects, and opportunities to share your writing and research with colleagues from across the university. The retreat will be held Wednesday, June 5 – Friday, June 7, 2024. Additional details and an opportunity to register will be announced soon!

In late 2023, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) launched a new agency-wide research initiative, Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence, to support research projects that seek to understand and address the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI. NEH is particularly interested in projects that explore the impacts of AI-related technologies on truth, trust, and democracy; safety and security; and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. Visit the initiative website for details on funding opportunities for AI-related humanities projects.

Registration for the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference is open! The hybrid conference will be held in Philadelphia from June 3 to 5, 2024. The conference provides new faculty, researchers, and administrators with valuable insights into current issues at NSF. Program officers from each NSF Directorate will be present to share the latest information on specific funding opportunities and address attendees' questions. Register to Attend. View the draft agenda. 

GW strongly believes in promoting public access to inventions and technologies created by universities, including drugs and other medical innovations for which the federal government funded some of the basic research. In support of GW innovators, Vice Provost for Research Pamela Norris submitted comments on the Draft Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Norris's letter calls on NIST to reconsider its approach, arguing that using this mechanism would likely have the unintended consequence of chilling innovation and disrupting collaboration between universities and industry. The letter aligns with feedback from many higher education and technology commercialization organizations. Read the full letter.

The Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) Challenge is a unique program that drives equitable innovation in technology. In 2024, PIT-UN will fund projects led by PIT-UN members that are educational offerings that foster cross-disciplinary perspectives and credentialing, or career pipeline/placement efforts to develop a public interest technology workforce. As a PIT-UN member, GW may submit up to three proposals. In order to be considered as one of GW’s three applicants, visit OVPR's InfoReady portal for details and to submit the required materials by Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET.

GW has been invited to nominate one candidate for a 2025 Pew Charitable Trusts Biomedical Scholars award. The program supports assistant professors demonstrating outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. The award provides $300,000 in support ($75,000 per year for four years). Eligible faculty may express interest by submitting a summary of their research project, a CV, and a letter of recommendation from their department chair by 1:00 PM ET on Monday, April 15, 2024. View the full details and timeline and submit materials by visiting OVPR's InfoReady portal.

When evaluating funding opportunities, please take note If the sponsor limits the number of applications from a single institution. These are called “limited submission” or “limited proposal” opportunities, and they require institutional endorsement for submission. If a principal investigator wishes to apply to a limited submission opportunity, they should flag it for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) as soon as possible by emailing reshelp@gwu.edu. In these cases, OVPR will create an internal process to determine the proposal(s) that can move forward. Questions about limited submission opportunities can be sent to reshelp@gwu.edu.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 unique fellowships to U.S. citizens to teach, research and conduct professional projects in more than 130 countries. Applications are due by Monday, September 16, 2024.

Curious to learn more? Join the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for an "Ask Us Anything" session on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET. View the Fulbright webinar schedule and archive to learn about opportunities for specific regions, countries, and disciplines. 

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program supports outstanding early career faculty committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Scholars are HHMI employees, and each is appointed for up to two, five-year terms, receiving up to $8.6 million over 10 years, including salary, research budget, and equipment. Applications are due Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET.

The NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award is presented for outstanding research performed by the applicant as described in a 1,000-word essay. Entrants must be early career scientists who hold an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD at the time of entry and have received their degree in the last 10 years. The award is given annually to one young scientist based on work done in the past 3 years. The deadline for 2024 submissions is Wednesday, May 15, 2024. View more award details including how to enter and past winners.

The Institute for Citizens & Scholars fosters future generations of informed, engaged, hopeful citizens who reflect the diversity of our democracy. The organization offers a variety of fellowships across multiple disciplines. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and programs typically recruit once a year. Review fellowship programs by focus area, including fellowships for young leaders, faculty, graduate students, and scholars specializing in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Thursday, April 11, 2024  |  6:00–8:30 PM ET  |  Jack Morton Auditorium  |  Learn More & Register

Join us for the GW New Venture Competition Award Ceremony where competition finalists pitch their ideas LIVE on-stage and celebrate their achievements! Vote for your favorite team to win the $7,500 Viewers' Choice Award through midnight on April 9. Hosted by GW's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Thursday, April 18, 2024  |  3:00–4:30 PM ET  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

This responsible conduct of research (RCR) seminar features a discussion of fundamental ethical principles relevant to conducting research involving human participants; regulatory requirements and institutional review board review at GW; and nuances related to human subjects protection in diverse disciplines, including social and behavioral studies. This session is part of GW's comprehensive RCR training program.

April 22–26, 2024  |  Hybrid  |  Learn More & Register

Each year, Children’s National Research Institute hosts Research, Education & Innovation Week to showcase the wide array of research and education programs occurring throughout the institution. This week-long celebration includes over 300 poster presentations, guest lectures, educational workshops and panel discussions. This year's theme is "Gene and Cellular Therapy: Delivering on the Promise".

Tuesday, April 23, 2024  |  4:00 PM ET  |  Jack Morton Auditorium  |  Register

Please join us to recognize a diverse group of talented GW faculty and graduate teaching assistants who have shown extraordinary dedication to teaching, research, and service to the university. Following the ceremony, we invite you to join us for a reception where you can mingle with honorees, colleagues, and members of the GW community.

Thursday, April 25, 2024  |  11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

Gain a stronger understanding of your role and responsibilities in protecting the privacy of those whose personal data you are collecting, accessing and/or managing on behalf of the university. Hosted by the GW Privacy Office.

Thursday, April 25, 2024  |  12:00–12:45 PM ET  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

The National Science Foundation (NSF) regularly issues Dear Colleague Letters to encourage applicants for existing grant programs to emphasize areas of special interest to the agency. This webinar provides an overview of this practice and discusses how grant-seekers can ensure they are responsive to these interests while developing competitive grant proposals. Unable to attend? Register and Hanover will send a copy of the recording and slides after the webinar.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024  |  3:30–4:15 PM ET  |  Online  |  Learn More & Register

This session introduces the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework for trustworthy and responsible use of AI and analytics and the incorporation of these recommendations into the analytics lifecycle. Attendees to this session will gain a greater understanding of trustworthy AI best practices as well as user roles and expectations for building responsible analytics. Offered by the National Consortium for Data Science.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024  |  3:00–5:00 PM ET  |  Science and Engineering Hall B1 Level  |  Learn More

GW students, postdocs, faculty and staff will showcase research projects and scholarly work that aims to build a sustainable and equitable future. This event will feature student and postdoc poster presentations, informative sessions by research institutes and initiatives, lab tours, refreshments, and more! View the GW Research Showcase website for the current list of school events.

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