OVPR Research Updates / April 2025

Surveys, Questionnaires and Requests for Data

The university is aware that federal entities may have sent surveys, questionnaires or other requests for data to federally-funded investigators, particularly those with projects that include a foreign assistance component. In many cases, these requests were sent directly to principal investigators with a very short turnaround deadline. Many of these surveys ask questions about institution-wide practices and should not be returned without prior review and approval from GW’s Authorized Organization Representative. If you receive such a request, please immediately contact the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) at osr@gwu.edu for guidance.

Certifications in Federal Proposals or Awards

Please also promptly forward any request for certification to OSP at osr@gwu.edu. Individuals should not make any institutional or project-level certifications. OSP will review all requests and follow up with sponsors for additional guidance.

On April 4, 2025, a federal judge in the District of Massachusetts granted a permanent injunction on the National Institutes of Health’s move to limit indirect cost rates which reimburse grantees for expenses related to facilities and administrative support. Though the administration has appealed this decision, the permanent injunction will remain in place as appeals are heard. GW investigators should continue to utilize the university’s federally-negotiated indirect cost rates as they develop and submit NIH proposals. Any request by a sponsor to apply a rate different than GW’s federally-negotiated rate will require review and approval by a GW authorized representative.

The New Venture Competition is one of the largest collegiate pitch competitions in the country, offering roughly $400,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. Finalists will pitch their innovative ideas LIVE on-stage and celebrate their remarkable achievements on Thursday, April 10 from 6:00–8:00 PM in Jack Morton Auditorium. Register to attend the NVC Award Ceremony or watch the livestream.

GW InnovationFest will be a daylong celebration of impactful research, scholarship, creativity and entrepreneurship at GW. The dynamic program features performances, panels, demonstrations, art, posters, book signings and inventions—all under one roof! Join us on Thursday, May 1, between 10:00 AM–3:00 PM in the Smith Center. Register to attend GW InnovationFest or sign-up as a volunteer to help make the event a success!

Computer Science Professor Xiaodong Qu (center) talks with visitors to GW’s booth at the 2025 AAAS annual meeting in Boston.

From brain-computer interface demonstrations to thought-provoking discussions on science communication and democracy, GW left a lasting impression at the 2025 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in Boston. As a sponsor of the conference, GW led high-profile discussions, showcased pioneering research and engaged with the next generation of scientists. Read more in GW Today.

Submit a Proposal for the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting in Phoenix
AAAS is the world’s largest, multi-disciplinary scientific society. The 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting is seeking proposals for discussion panels and workshops. Consider sharing your expertise as part of next year's program. Submissions are due by Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT. If you submit a proposal, let us know by emailing resnews@gwu.edu.

Provide your feedback to inform recommendations for university-wide data management practices, guidelines and infrastructure! The GW Research Data Survey, Phase I: Data Access, Storage, and Preservation Needs takes only 10 minutes to complete and may be submitted by any GW faculty member or researcher. The survey was created by the university's Research Data Management (RDM) Task Force to better understand the community’s needs around data management, storage and compliance with funder requirements. The RDM Task Force is a collaborative effort that includes representatives from Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, Information Technology, Libraries and Academic Innovation and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. Questions regarding the task force or the survey can be emailed to rdmhelp@gwu.edu.

GW has been invited to nominate one candidate for a 2026 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 Tuesday, April 15, 2025. View the full details and timeline and submit materials by visiting OVPR's InfoReady portal.

The NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award recognizes early-career MD, PhD, or MD/PhD scientists that perform research at the intersection of the social and life sciences. The award is presented for outstanding research performed by the applicant as described in a 1,000-word essay. A cash prize of up to $15,000 will be awarded to essay winners, and their essays will be published in Science. The submission deadline for this year’s prize is Thursday, May 15, 2025.

NVIDIA’s Academic Grant Program is seeking research proposals to advance work in generative AI training and model development, generative AI alignment and inferencing, and simulation and modeling. Funded projects will incorporate NVIDIA pretrained models or software. Review the program website for eligibility requirements and submission instructions. The deadline for proposals is Monday, June 30, 2025.

Friday, April 11, 2025  |  1:00–3:00 PM ET  |  GW Museum and Textile Museum

Wednesday, April 16, 2025  |  12:00–4:00 PM ET   |  GWSPH Convening Center

Thursday, April 24, 2025  |  5:00–7:00 PM ET  |  University Student Center 310

Friday, April 25, 2025  |  12:30–2:30 PM ET  |  Science and Engineering Hall

Wednesday, April 30, 2025  |  12:00–4:00 PM ET  |  Online

Wednesday, April 30, 2025  |  9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET  |  University Student Center 3rd Floor

Friday, April 11, 2025  |  12:00–1:00 PM ET  |  Online

Thursday, April 24, 2025  |  12:00–1:00 PM ET  |  Online

Thursday, April 24, 2025  |  4:00–5:00 PM ET  |  Jack Morton Auditorium

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