Engineering to host a ThinkLab on climate change research
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Large-scale societal challenges like climate change will require convergence research, and convergence research requires faculty to work together across disciplines. To facilitate these collaborations, U-M Engineering's Associate Dean for Research office is organizing its first ThinkLab - a one-day brainstorming and ideation workshop on May 23, from 9 am-3 pm. The one-day workshop will be held at Cobblestone Farms, Ann Arbor. Breakfast and lunch will b e provided.
The impetus for this ThinkLab session is the recent consensus report on Engineering’s Role in Climate Change, which recognizes the relatively new presence of engineering in this space. The report follows an interdisciplinary convening of scientists and engineers by NSF’s brainstorming organization - Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA). Consensus reports are often used by various federal entities to develop new solicitations and calls for proposals.
As a topic, climate change requires interdisciplinary teaming and approaches. All U-M faculty working on climate change research are invited to join this first ThinkLab, a pilot program to gather faculty from different schools, colleges and units to better connect and collaborate on topics of common interest.
Register for the event by May 18
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NSF Virtual Grants Conference
Join the National Science Foundation for the Spring 2023 NSF Virtual Grants Conference, to be held June 5-8. Just like the in-person grants conferences, the NSF virtual event is a must, especially for new faculty, researchers and administrators.
Highlights include:
- New programs and initiatives
- Proposal preparation
- NSF's merit review process
- NSF directorate sessions
- Award management topics
- Conflict of interest policies
- NSF systems updates
This event is designed to give new researchers and administrators key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF. NSF staff will provide up-to-date information about policies, procedures and specific funding opportunities, and answer attendee questions.
Registration is free and will open on Wednesday, May 10, at noon ET. All sessions will be recorded for later viewing.
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Bold Challenges Boost applications due May 15
The Bold Challenges Boost program supports teams working on interdisciplinary projects with substantial potential for producing competitive proposals to large-scale external fun ding opportunities within the next 2-5 years. Each team accepted into the program will receive staff support from a research development professional and up to $75,000 for activities such as conducting preliminary research, holding team meetings, inviting speakers, and connecting with external partners, including industry and community groups.
Learn more and apply by May 15
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Call for submissions: OVPR Anti-Racism Grants
OVPR is seeking proposals to the Anti-Racism Grants program, which launched in 2021 to advance knowledge around complex societal racial inequalities that can inform actions to  achieve equity and justice. Funding is available at two levels: $25,000-$50,000 and <$100,000.
This program was developed in partnership with the Provost's Anti-Racism Initiative and is jointly administered with NCID's Anti-Racism Collaborative. During the first two cycles, OVPR awarded nearly $1 million total to support 16 interdisciplinary research teams.
Learn more and apply by June 1
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ARPA-H workshop coaching is now available
Faculty who are interested in  ARPA-H funding will have an opportunity to learn more about the ARPA-H proposal format. Workshop sessions will begin with a didactic session on how to develop a research idea in the framework of the ARPA-(H)eilmeir Questions, followed by small group interactive sessions with coaches to start adapting their own research ideas to this format.
Register for the session on May 24 or June 14 and bring your ideas.
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Depression Center Impact Grants
The Eisenberg Family Depression Center's  2023 Impact Grants spring/summer cycle are open to all U-M faculty, graduate level students, post-doctoral researchers and fellows who are interested in exploring research innovations to lower the burden of depression and bipolar disorders. Grants typically range from $50-100K per project, with $350K total funding available during this cycle. Those new to depression research, underrepresented or early-career researchers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply or learn more by May 15
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UROP recruiting 2023-2024 projects
The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) is now accepting research project submissions for the next academic year. UROP is open to first and second year undergrads and community college transfer students who may often work with you throughout their academic career at U-M. Researchers will have the opportunity to interview and select the students you wish to invite into your project starting September 7.
Students participate in the program for the entire academic year from September-April. UROP covers the students’ compensation through workstudy funds or academic credit, to no cost of the unit/department and mentor, and provides over 200 research skill-building workshops. Supplementary research funding of $500-800 per student is available for mentors to cover research-related expenses.
Learn more and submit your project
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Call for Nominations: University Distinguished Innovator Award
Innovation Partnerships, based in  OVPR, is now seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished University Innovator Award – the highest honor for U-M faculty who have demonstrated leadership in bringing new ideas to the marketplace.
Faculty across all tracks (i.e., instructional, research, clinical), or a team of up to three such faculty, are eligible for the award. This year’s recipient will be formally recognized in person September 14 as part of the university’s 23rd annual Celebrate Invention event. Nominations are due June 9.
Learn more about the award criteria, nomination and selection process and previous winners
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ORCID Workshop for Researchers
Getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations, publishers, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from researchers. Learn how to use the ORCID platform at a May 11 webinar, 2-3 pm.
This workshop will cover:
● An overview of the benefits of ORCID for researchers
● How ORCID can help save time throughout the research landscape
● Tips and tricks for keeping your ORCID record up-to-date
No prior experience with ORCID necessary. The session recording will be sent to all who register. The workshop is presented by the ORCID US Community, led by Lyrasis in partnership with the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the Greater Western Library Alliance, the NorthEast Research Libraries, and the Health Research Alliance.
Register for the event
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RD ShopTalk: Integrating DEI in RD Activities
The U-M RD Community of Practice will host  the monthly RD ShopTalk on May 18, 12:15–12:45 pm via Zoom. RD staff are invited to listen and learn, share and ask questions with colleagues in a small group on this month’s topic, “Integrating DEI into RD Activities.”
After this event, RD ShopTalk is going on summer break. Stay tuned for how to engage this fall.
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DataDen now supports sensitive data
Data Den Research Archive, managed by ITS Advanced Research Computing, now supports sensitive data, including HIPAA data. This service is part of the U-M Research Computing Package (UMRCP), which offers researchers simple, dependable access to high-performance computing clusters and data storage. Most researchers will not have to pay for their HPC and storage needs.
Learn more on the UMRCP webpage
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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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May 15, 2023- Internal Deadline
Sept. 26, 2023- Sponsor Deadline
Funding: $100,000
Limit: 1
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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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Sponsor: Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative
Abstracts due: June 1
Funding: up to $500K for 2 years
Program: for collaborative research projects focused on measuring metabolism across organelles and cells. The ability to characterize temporally and spatially the broad molecular profiles, heterogeneity, and phenotypic diversity of organelles and cells and how they interact within and as systems are key to measuring human biology, understanding disease mechanisms, and finding treatments and cures. This RFA aims to accelerate innovative discoveries in metabolism and metabolic physiology in health and disease.
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LOI due: August 15
Full proposals: September 14
Funding: $75K for 6-12 mos
Program: funds the collaborative planning of innovative, methodologically diverse, interdisciplinary research on education that contributes to transforming education systems for equity. Vision Grants are planning grants to bring together a team to collaboratively develop ambitious, large-scale research projects focused on transforming educational systems toward greater equity. This program is a prerequisite for applying to Transformative Research Grants. Register for the May 19 webinar.
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Sponsor: TreeFrog Therapeutics
Abstracts due: June 30
Funding: $100K
Program: funding research over 2 years in the academic lab of your choice. Spend the money how you like on your project, so that you can give it your best shot. Just Science: Any PhD level scientist can apply anonymously by submitting a one-page research rationale and a graphical abstract. We select ideas, not resumes.
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Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (R35)
Sponsor: NIH NIGMS
Proposals due: October 3
Funding: $250K direct costs/year for up to 5 years
Program: provides support for a program of research in an early stage investigator's laboratory that falls within the mission of NIGMS.
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Money Talks: Public Engagement & Research Impacts
Friday, May 5, 2-3 pm
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Information Session: Keck Foundation
Tuesday, May 9, 3-4 pm
REGISTER
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W.T. Grant Foundation: Mission & Research Interests
Wednesday, May 10, noon-1 pm
REGISTER
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Using the Science of Team Science to Advance Convergence Research
Thursday, May 11, 4-5 pm
JOIN ZOOM, Passcode: GCR
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NSF Building Bridges: MicroLabs Workshop
Friday, May 12, 2-4 pm
REGISTER
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PCORI Cycle 2 Applicant Town Halls
Various days & times, May 15-19
MORE INFORMATION
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Crafting Research Impact Statements
Tuesday, May 23, noon-1 pm
REGISTER
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