Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

The 2024 Innovation Day aims to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the SHSU community by providing a platform for aspiring, innovators and researchers to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and gain valuable insights into commercializing their innovations.

This event will feature a National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) session, designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge for successful commercialization, and culminate in an exciting Pitch Competition, where participants can present their ideas to a panel of expert judges and compete for funding and other necessary resources to bring their innovations to market.

For questions or concerns, contact Jonathan Thomas.

The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs offers a range of internal grant programs that support faculty, staff, and students by providing broad-based research funding to enhance SHSU faculty research and creative endeavors.

Our next cycle of internal grants opens on September 1! Applications close on November 1, and funds can be spent as early as the following Spring.

Follow us on social media to learn about upcoming workshops, writing support sessions, and other programming to assist you in the proposal preparation process.

We know that finding and applying for grants can be challenging. That is why we have partnered with GrantForward to bring the SHSU research community a powerful funding search engine.

To get started, go to grantforward.com, log in using your SHSU email address and click on the 'single sign-on' option. To begin searching, go to the Grants tab on the menu bar, and select 'search grant opportunities'.

Visit our find funding page for more information and resources.

SHSU will host our third annual TEDxSHSU on October 9, 2024.

In the spirit of TED’s mission, “Ideas worth spreading,” we invite faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, and regional thought leaders interested in giving a 10 to 15-minute TEDxSHSU talk to submit a proposal.

Visit the TEDxSHSU website for more information on how to submit a proposal. For any questions, or concerns, please contact Renée Gravois.

Do you plan to submit to a funding opportunity as a PI, Co-PI or Consultant this academic year?

If so, please access Cayuse and update your Profile, Contact Information, and External Associations.

This information is essential in assisting ORSP with your proposal submission and simplify the process. If you need assistance, please contact our team.

The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs and the Center for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at SHSU are excited to announce our Faculty Commercialization Program.

This founder-driven initiative is designed to support researchers at various stages of commercialization, from those with just an idea to those preparing SBIR/STTR grant applications.

If you would like to register, please fill out this interest form.

For questions or concerns, please contact Robert Milner.

We are excited to offer an essential session for freshman students at SHSU, helping them navigate the registration process for the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program.

This session will take place on September 5, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM in LSC 230. Snacks will be provided.

The CITI program is crucial for students' academic and research pursuits, providing foundational knowledge in research compliance.

Please encourage your freshman students to attend this session, where they will also have a chance to gain insights into research compliance resources.

For questions or concerns, please contact Sharla Miles.

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 at all levels of experience. Below, we highlight those researchers who received an award this past month:

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Dr. William Wells (Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology) received a $569k award from the Byrne Discretionary Grant program at the U.S. Department of Justice.

Dr. Dennis Lu-Chung Weng (Department of Political Science) received an $81k award from the Taiwan Fellowship program at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Republic of China.

Superintendent Craig Toney (Sulphur Springs ISD) received an $80k award from the 2024-2026 Texas Strategic Staffing Grant for Sustainable, Paid Teacher Residency program at the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

SHSU, Texas Tech University, and Texas A&M University - Kingsville are collaborating to launch the Cultivating LEAD program, designed to empower pre-service Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) teachers. Funded by a $750,000 USDA grant awarded to Dr. Mark Hainline for his "Cultivating Leadership, Education, Advocacy, and Development of Pre-Service AFNR Teachers" initiative, this program addresses the ongoing issue of teacher attrition in Agricultural Education.

It focuses on three key areas: agricultural literacy, leadership development, and teacher socialization. The program features three major components:

1) the Legislative LEAD Experience, a two-day event providing insights into government at various levels;

2) the Cultivating LEAD Summer Experience, a weeklong experiential learning journey across Texas focusing on regional agricultural literacy and leadership; and

3) Online Leadership and Policy Modules, offering comprehensive professional development on leadership theory and agricultural policy.

Through these experiences, the program aims to impact around 260 preservice teachers in Texas, equipping them with the skills and support needed to succeed and remain in the field.

STEM STEP @ SHSU will implement a 3-week J-1 STEM Summer Camp Training and Development Exchange Program for 12 faculty and research scholars from Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) participants approved by the U.S. Department of State.

Funded by a TIEC grant awarded to Dr. Li-Jen Lester, the program is set for the summers of 2025 and 2026. It aims to enhance educators' expertise in developing STEM camps in eligible countries across the African, East Asian and Pacific, and Western Hemisphere regions and to boost secondary school students' interest in STEM.

Hosted by SHSU’s College of Science and Engineering Technology (COSET) and the STEM Center, the camp will provide mentorship from local faculty across four departments—Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental and Geosciences, and Engineering Technology.

Participants will receive guidance in creating action plans for STEM camps in their home countries, supported by student helpers and COSET Ambassadors who will assist throughout the program.

SHSU Grant Activity as of July 2024

FY24 (YTD)

226 proposals submitted for $114,368,540

74 proposals awarded for $29,868,091

FY23 (YTD)

204 proposals submitted for $121,937,222

80 proposals awarded for $26,097,132

We’re excited to share that July 2024 was a remarkable month for us, setting a new record with 41 grant submissions!

While August remains uncertain, there are several submissions already in progress and more anticipated.

We’re optimistic about closing the fiscal year on a high note. Your continued efforts and dedication are paving the way for a successful future!

Explore our resources webpage for a 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.

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 process.

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