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Arts Initiative calls for collaborative projects
The  Arts Initiative seeks large-scale collaborative projects to catalyze discovery through interdisciplinary partnerships and increase arts engagement for students, faculty, staff and the region. The initiative is interested in a broad scope of collaborative projects that involve multiple units/organizations, promote engagement and the growth of new and diverse audiences, and align with the mission of the University and Arts Initiative. Several projects will be selected that reflect a diversity of artistic, intellectual, and expressive modes, as well as audiences.
Grant amounts range from $20K-100K. Applications will be accepted from all U-M personnel with authorization by their unit.
Project requirements:
- Partnership between two or more schools/colleges/units
- A significant student engagement component
- Projects with at least 20-30% of budget support confirmed through other funding sources will be given priority.
For questions, contact Kathryn Grabowski-Khairullah, Program Curator, at kgkhair@umich.edu. Applications are due September 25.
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Save the Date: 2023 Researchpalooza
The U-M biomedical research community is invited to Researchpalooza, hosted by the Medical School Office of Research and featuring dozens of labs and service units across campus. T he annual event is an opportunity for colleagues to meet, mingle, and learn more about the many organizations that offer services and resources to faculty, students and staff. Researchpalooza will be held September 13, 11 am-2 pm, 1150 West Medical Center Drive Driveway on the north side of the MSRBs. There will be ice cream, popcorn, games and giveaways.
Any research-related unit may request an exhibitor table. Questions may be directed to Ann Curtis.
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U-M Research Computing Package auto-renews July 1
 The U-M Research Computing Package (UMRCP) will automatically renew on July 1. Provided by Information and Technology Services, the UMRCP offers allocations of high-performance computing, PHI and CUI secure enclaves, and research storage services to qualified researchers on all campuses. Many units, including Michigan Medicine, provide additional resources. Details are available on the ARC website.
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MTRAC Life Sciences Innovation Hub accepting applications
 Made possible by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, U-M Innovation Partnerships and U-M Fast Forward Medical Innovation, MTRAC Awards offer mid-stage translational funding to enable biomedical researchers from non-profit universities, research institutions and hospital systems across the state of Michigan to develop innovative technologies with high commercial potential. Applicants are anticipated to be 12-24 months from a University “exit” in the form of a license into a start-up company or to an existing revenue-generating company. Technologies must have an invention disclosure on file with the Innovation Partnerships. Awards will be up to $250K in direct costs with a cost share requirement. Apply here by October 12.
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GLISA 2023 small grants competition
 The Great Lakes Integrated Science + Assessments (GLISA) team is accepting LOIs for projects that create strategic partnerships and collaborations between climate information and those making decisions about adapting to climate change to boost the effectiveness and impact of those efforts. GLISA will award several 2-year grants, up to $30,000 each. Their goal is to foster collaborative projects that increase GLISA’s impact and address dimensions of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in adaptation action. All interested applicants must submit a letter of Intent by June 30 at 5pm ET. More information and links to application materials can be found on GLISA’s website.
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SciPEP 2023 virtual conference
 SciPEP 2023: New Insights for Communicating Basic Science virtual conference will explore new research, findings and implications for how to support scientists communicating about discovery science. Science communication scholars, practitioners and trainers will come together to discuss new insights and generate ideas and opportunities to advance basic science communication research and practice. On July 25-26, come to learn about these new findings, connect with others to discuss new insights, and help plan the next steps for this community.
Learn more and register
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Tap into the RD and RA superpowers around you
Adrianna Trusiak, PhD, Research Development Officer, OVPR
When applying for a grant, Research Development (RD) and Research Administration (RA) teams on campus can help you unlock your research potential. RD and RA provide complementary expertise and work together to guide you to funding success.
RD professionals will work with you to strategize and win funding to jumpstart and sustain your research career. RD support includes:
- Identification of funding sources
- Skill-building (e.g., best practices in grant writing and proposal development)
- Team development
- Facilitation for research projects and/or strategic planning
- Proposal development: timelines, task lists, drafting supporting documents, coordinating letters of support, version control and editing
- Graphics support
- Coordinating peer review to get feedback before you submit
You can request RD support from U-M’s Office of Research Development. In addition, some units on campus have their own RD staff. A full list of central and academic units you can contact for RD support is listed under FAQ.
Your RA team will work with you to submit a proposal that adheres to sponsor and University policies. You are required to work with RAs, who will develop project budgets and usher proposals through institutional approval processes. You must submit the proposal to ORSP at least 4 days before the sponsor deadline; contact your RA early to get their full support on budgets and supporting documents. To find your RA, visit the ORSP website. RA support includes:
- Proposal review for adherence to sponsor guidelines
- Preparation of additional information needed, including biographical sketches, current and pending support, and other supporting documents
- Development of budgets and contracts
- Coordination with external collaborators
- Proposal submission
 Credit: Jill Jividen
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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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Jul. 6, 2023- Internal Deadline
Sept. 6, 2023- Sponsor Deadline
Funding: see FOA
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: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Letter of Intent due: August 10
Funding: $30,000- $450,000
Program: supports research that identifies the systemic root causes of U.S. health inequities, which have strong links to structural racism and other forms of oppression.
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Sponsor: NSF
Proposal due: September 7
Funding: Phase 1 $300,000, 1 year; Phase 2 $1,500,000, 2 years
Program: aims to harness the power of open-source development for the creation of new technology solutions to problems of national and societal importance.
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Sponsor: NSF, DST-India
Proposal due: August 15
Funding: various
Program: for joint research projects involving researchers from the U.S. and India collaborating on discoveries and innovation in areas of mutual interest in computing, communications, and information science and engineering, advanced cyberinfrastructure, secure and trustworthy computing and cyber-physical systems. Register for an informational webinar July 11.
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Sponsor: Pharma Foundation
Letter of Intent due: September 29
Funding: $25,000 planning grants
Program: funds research regarding the use of digital health tools for regulatory decision-making for populations typically underrepresented in research.
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LGBTQIA+: An Introduction to Inclusive Language 
June 27; 10:30-12 pm
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Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America’s Seed Fund 
June 29; 2-3 pm
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Boosting Research Ideas for Transformative and Equitable Advances in Engineering (BRITE)
July 10; 2-3:30 pm
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Data, Data Everywhere! Managing & Organizing Data
Thursday, July 13, 12-1 pm
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CISE Research Initiation Initiative
July 20; 2-3:30 pm
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Michigan I-Corps Virtual Course
Starts July 21; 9-11 am
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Generative AI for Research Faculty Workshop
July 25-26
Central Campus Classroom Bldg.
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