Save the date: Symposium on Anti-Racism Research and Scholarship at U-M
January 30-31, 2023
Michigan League Ballroom
Faculty and postdoctoral fellows are invited  to learn about innovative, interdisciplinary anti-racism research and scholarship, explore research development resources and funding, and connect with colleagues from different fields of study across campuses. Registration and more information on this primarily in-person event will be available in December.
This event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Anti-Racism Collaborative at the National Center for Institutional Diversity. For more information, please contact anti-racism-symposium@umich.edu.
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Informational sessions offer tips on prestigious 2023 foundation opportunities
Keck Foundation Research Programs: U-M Foundation Relations will present an informational webinar on the W.M. Keck Foundation programs in Medicine and Science & Engineering on November 29, 3-4 pm. Hosted by Maureen Martin, Executive Director for Foundation Relations, Joseph Piffaretti, Senior Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations for Michigan Medicine, and Christine Muchanic, Senior Director for Research Relations in the College of Engineering, the session's agenda includes an overview of Foundation Relations and the Keck Foundation, the application process, writing the concept paper and memo to internal committee, and Q&A. Register here.
The Keck funding opportunity is a limited submission with applications due to OVPR on December 12.
Packard Foundation Fellowships: U-M Foundation Relations will host a one-hour presentation and conversation on December 2, 3-4 pm. Presented by Allison McElroy and Katie Linder, the session will provide information about the Packard Foundation, types of projects funded in the Science and Engineering program, and information about the internal and Foundation review processes, as well as provide best practices for preparing a competitive application. Register here.
The Packard funding opportunity is a limited submission with internal applications due to OVPR by January 16, 2023. The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering program invests in future leaders who have the freedom to take risks, explore new frontiers in their fields of study, and follow uncharted paths that may lead to groundbreaking discoveries.
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ISR, Engineering offer pilot funding for rural projects
The Institute for Social Research (ISR) and College of Engineering (CoE) invite proposals for pilot projects on the Study of Rural Contexts. Pilot grants from ISR foster innovative research that investigates social, behavioral, and economic aspects of life. CoE’s People-First framework emphasizes the application of advanced technology in interdisciplinary settings to address major societal challenges.
The Study of Rural Contexts pilot grant program will offer up to $75,000 for projects that bring together colleagues from CoE and ISR with a focus on rural areas. The intent of the program is to promote interdisciplinary research among U-M faculty members, as well as gain novel insights into rural living. Applications are due December 2.
If you have a particular subject of study in mind and would like to be connected with another faculty member from ISR or CoE, please contact Paige Brann at pmbrann@umich.edu.
Learn more and apply
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Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship applications due December 1
The Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship works in  partnership with units across campus to foster faculty public engagement at U-M. The fellowship supports faculty by providing an opportunity to develop skills and incubate project ideas, while also encouraging recognition of and experimentation with all forms of public engagement. The program brings together an interdisciplinary, intergenerational group of faculty members interested in building community and learning from each other and campus experts to effectively engage the public for larger societal impacts. Applications for the 2023 cohort are due by 11:59 p.m. on December 1.
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Ann Arbor seeks researchers for guaranteed income pilot
The City of Ann Arbor is seeking to award a research firm or academic institution to lead administration and research of a guaranteed income pilot funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars. The selected bidder will be responsible for designing and leading a community-engaged research project addressing a novel research question related to the program and producing scientifically valid data with a mixed methods approach. The selected organization also will manage recruitment and selection of participants and administer aid payments. Applications are due February 1, 2023.
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CEO hosts foundation speakers for virtual event
The Center for Educational Outreach (CEO), in partnership with U-M Foundation Relations, will host a Faculty Forum on Outreach and Engagement: Emerging Opportunities within Foundations on December 7, 1-2 pm. The panel will feature three foundation leaders: Carla Thompson Payton (W.K. Kellogg Foundation), Kimberly Roberson (C.S. Mott Foundation), and Laurie Solotorow (Michigan Health Endowment Fund).
This will be a virtual, interactive session for learning and understanding unique funding opportunities, emerging trends, and strategies within foundations across the state and beyond.
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IRWG Incubators catalyze research and scholarship
The Institute for Research on Women & Gender (IRWG)  announces IRWG Incubators to provide structure for a focused, collective examination of a particular area or topic related to women, gender, and/or sexuality. Priority will be given to proposals that convene faculty around an underfunded or emerging research area and that promises to energize a group of U-M scholars in diverse and inclusive ways. Any IRWG affiliate is eligible to request $500-$7,500 for up to 2 years (renewals are permitted). Funding may be used to support activities in a variety of formats, including (but not limited to) reading or working groups, seminar series or workshops for a core audience of researchers, or a symposium built around a research agenda. Applications are due December 1.
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U-M Road Scholars calls for applications
U-M instructional, research and clinical track faculty are invited to apply for the 2023 Michigan Road Scholars Tour. This annual educational tour exposes participants to the state's economy, government and politics, culture, educational systems, health and social issues, history, and geography. Designed to increase mutual knowledge and understanding between the University and the people and communities of the state, the five-day tour will introduce participants to the places the majority of our students call home, encourage service to the public and suggest ways faculty can help address state and local issues. In addition, the experience is expected to develop beneficial ties and promote interdisciplinary discussion among the touring faculty.
Applications are due November 28. A faculty advisory committee will select 30 faculty members to participate in the tour, scheduled for May 1-5, 2023.
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UROP accepting projects for Winter 2023
Researchers still have the opportunity to interview and select Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) students to work on projects for winter semester. Students participate in the program the entire academic year from September-April. However, if the project starts in winter, students can extend into summer and/or the following academic year. UROP covers the students’ compensation through work-study funds or academic credit.
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Research Plans: Significance
Significance sections in proposals are critically important to getting fundable scores. For NIH proposals, Significance scores correlate highly to successful overall impact scores. And different funders may use different language (e.g., impact, value, advancing the field) to describe significance, but they are asking proposal writers the same thing: why is this work important? These sections are up front. They make the case for funding. And they have the potential to win or lose reviewers’ interest.
NIH uses the following questions to spur thinking about Significance:
- Does the project address an important problem or critical barrier to progress in the field?
- Will the project improve scientific knowledge, technical capability, and/or clinical practice in one or more fields?
- How will successful completion of the aims change the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services or preventative interventions that drive this field?
Put simply, significance answers the "so what?" of the proposed work. What is the potential impact? Whom does it affect, or who will benefit? How does it advance the field?
Further, NIH’s Rigor & Reproducibility guidelines require that applicants appraise previous studies in Significance sections. Any prior research cited as crucial to support the proposal should be assessed for strengths and weaknesses--whether it is the PI’s preliminary data (published or unpublished) or published data from others. If prior research is not appropriately rigorous or transparent, applicants should acknowledge shortcomings and describe how the proposed research addresses weaknesses.
For an R01 proposal, Significance sections are typically around 3 pages. Indicate that you are familiar with current research in the field and aware of existing gaps, opportunities and roadblocks. Touch on long-term research plans. Continue to point out your work’s significance throughout the application.
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Internal Funding 
All currently open U-M campus-wide internal funding programs are posted in Research Commons.
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Following is a select list of Calls for Intent to Submit and Limited Submissions internal competitions, coordinated by the U-M Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Medical School. For a comprehensive list of currently open opportunities, visit the OVPR Limited Submissions Homepage.
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Dec. 12, 2022- Internal Deadline
Mar. 1, 2023- Sponsor Deadline
Funding: up to $25,000
Limit: 1
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Dec. 15, 2022- Internal Deadline
May 1, 2023- Sponsor Deadline
Funding: $1M/yr
Limit: up to 8 concept papers
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Below are select external funding opportunities. For assistance finding additional federal and private funding opportunities, researchers may access:
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Developing a Public Health Tool to Predict the Virality of Vaccine Misinformation Narratives
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Letters of Intent due (optional): December 1, 2022
Proposals due: January 6, 2023
Funding: up to $500k/year for 2 years
Program: to support research to develop a predictive forecasting model that identifies new or reemerging misinformation narratives that are likely to disseminate widely and have a high potential for impact on vaccine confidence.
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Sponsor: Administration for Community Living (DHHS)
Letters of Intent due (optional): December 6, 2022
Proposals due: January 11, 2023
Funding: up to $600k/year for 2 years
Program: to support research in developing capacity for, expanding, delivering, and sustaining evidence-based chronic disease self-management education and programs that address the prevention and management of chronic conditions among older adults and adults with disabilities.
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Dangers and Opportunities of Technology: Perspectives from the Humanities
Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities
Proposals due: February 2, 2023
Funding: $150k for up to 2 years
Program: to support humanistic research that examines the relationship between technology and society. NEH is particularly interested in projects that examine current social and cultural issues that are significantly shaped by technology.
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Biology Integration Institutes (BII)
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Proposals due: February 21, 2023
Funding: up to $2.5M/year for 6 years
Program: t to bring researchers together around the common goal of understanding how the processes that sustain life and enable biological innovation operate and interact within and across different scales of organization, from molecules to cells, tissues to organisms, species, ecosystems, biomes and the entire Earth.
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The new NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy: what does it mean for me?
TODAY, November 16
Noon-1 pm
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NSF Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Town Halls
TODAY & Tomorrow, Nov. 16-17
1-1:40 pm
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RD ShopTalk: Tackling Deadlines: Change the To-Do List to a Ta-Done List!
Thursday, November 17; 12:15-12:45 pm
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Money Talks: Working with U-M Foundation Relations
Friday, November 18, 2-3 pm
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Research Data Stewardship Initiative
December seminar features John Allison & Kayte Spector-Bagdady
Friday, December 2, noon-1 pm
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Research Post-Award Game Land
Presented by MICHR
Wednesday, January 11, 2-3:30 pm; online
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Responsible Conduct of Research for K Awardees
Presented by MICHR
January 25-March 22
Various times
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