Hello colleagues! Spring Break may be a bit later than we are used to, but we hope it brings sunshine, a chance to recharge, and a wee bit o'luck.

Proposal Deadlines

The third and final round deadline for the Catalyst Grant for Research and Creativity, Collaborative Research and Creative Activity Initiative, and Affiliate Faculty Support Fund will be here before you know it. There is one remaining submission cycle this year with it's deadline on March 16th.

Office Hours for Writing a Successful Catalyst/Collaborative/Affiliate Fac Support Grant Proposal

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ZOOM SIGN UP NOW

Do you have questions? We have answers. We are here to help you prepare your proposal for Round 3 of the grants due on March 16th. NOTE: while the offerings say in-person, they are not. You will receive a ZOOM link upon enrollment.

Inclusion Beyond the Classroom: Accommodations in Experiential Learning

Please join CUSE and CCEL on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. to learn more about accommodations in high impact learning experiences outside the classroom. This event is online.

This workshop, presented by Jayne Fraley-Burgett from Student Accessibility Resources (SAR), equips faculty mentors and internship coordinators with practical strategies to support students who need accommodations in experiential education settings. Participants will learn how to navigate student requests, implement inclusive practices, and create accessible learning environments across undergraduate research, internships, field trips, and field studies.

Neuro-Inclusion in Research - A Conversation with Dr. Keivan Stassun

Join CUSE and the SSD Committee on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for an informal discussion with Keivan G. Stassun, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt University and MacArthur Foundation Fellow, on how to create inclusive research environments.

Dr. Stassun is the founder the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, where he collaborates with experts in education, disability, business, and engineering to help neurodiverse individuals find and maintain meaningful employment. He is also a founding co-director the Fisk-Vanderbilt Master's-to-PhD Bridge Program to increase the diversity of students receiving advanced degrees in STEM fields.

You can RSVP for this event until March 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Student Scholars Day Keynote Address

Please join us at the Student Scholars Day Keynote Address, The Neurodiversity Revolution: Tapping the Human Diversity of Mind to Accelerate Scientific Discovery,  when we will welcome our distinguished speaker, Dr. Keivan G. Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Astrophysics and the Director of the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation, Vanderbilt University.

• DATE: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
• TIME: 4-5:30 PM
• LOCATION: 2204 Kirkhof Center, Pere Marquette Room, GVSU Allendale campus
• This event is free to attend.

You can RSVP for this event until April 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Seeger Faculty Fellowship

A grant of up to $5000 is available annually to two individuals working in the humanities. For the Seeger Fellowship, the Humanities is defined as American Studies, Archaeology, Art History, Classics and Ancient Language, Communications, Comparative Literature, Dance, Design, English Literature, Ethnic Studies, Film Studies, History, Jurisprudence, Media Arts, Modern Languages and Literature, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Selected Interdisciplinary and Area Studies, Theater, Visual Arts, Women’s and Gender Studies, and Writing.

Grant funds may be used for travel costs related to the proposed project (i.e., travel to archives, specialized training or workshops, etc.), equipment and materials, as well as for dedicated time to advance project objectives. Grant funds may not be used to disseminate previous work (e.g., past conference presentation) or work unrelated to proposed project objectives. Learn more about the Seeger Faculty Fellowship on our website.

Recruitment Requests from External Researchers

If a non-GVSU researcher has asked you to disseminate a recruitment announcement to GVSU students, faculty, or staff for participation in human subjects research, please instruct the external researcher to complete the form located on the External Research Recruitment Request webpage. The ORCI will review the request to ensure GVSU is not engaged in the research and, where appropriate, will reach out to the involved unit(s) to determine if the researcher has permission to move forward with recruitment at GVSU.

Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the 2026 Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop. Slides from the event can be found on our RCR Programs and Workshops website.

Connecting with Opportunity Workshop

LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for faculty to build community relationships that support research, scholarship, and student engagement. This workshop on March 20, 3:00 p.m., via Zoom, will explore how to increase visibility, extend reach, and grow your network. Participants receive profile feedback, practical tips, curated resources, and leave with a clear, actionable LinkedIn plan. Register on the Technology Commercialization Office website to receive the Zoom link.

Developing External Partnerships Workshop

On May 12 and 13, the Technology Commercialization Office (TCO) invites you to an interactive workshop on developing external partnerships to advance faculty research, scholarship, and student engagement. Learn how to identify shared value, explore collaboration opportunities, and engage partners and GVSU support services. Apply strategies to real partnership ideas and hear insights from panelists and guest speakers. Learn more about the workshop, the times and locations, on the TCO website.