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Call for Interest: NSF Synthesis Center for Understanding Organismal Resilience
OVPR may convene U-M faculty to discuss potential collaboration on NSF 23-564, a $20M Synthesis Center for Understanding Organismal Resilience. Please indicate your interest in joining the conversation.
Synthesis Centers are a mechanism used by NSF's Directorate for Biological Science (BIO) to bring together communities that leverage existing data to catalyze discoveries through synthesis, analysis, and integrative training. Research supported by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) in BIO focuses on organisms as integrated units of biological organization, i.e., why they are structured as they are and function as they do.
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2023 U-M Ideas Lab: Biological Systems of the Edge
The U-M Biosciences Initiative’s Ideas Labs are dedicated to the pursuit of groundbreaking ideas that address complex challenges in the biosciences by interdisciplinary teams. The 2023 Ideas Lab: Biological Systems on the Edge, to be held October 15-17, seeks to address the urgent challenges of climate change by exploring nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change, such as protecting and restoring forests, managing land sustainably, and creating green urban spaces. The goal is to find strategies that can reduce emissions and enhance carbon stores without negatively impacting biodiversity or social justice.
BSI encourages U-M faculty from across the natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, data and information science, business, public policy, humanities, architecture and planning, and more, to APPLY by September 11. The initiative particularly welcomes applications from junior faculty and members of underrepresented groups.
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U-M Arts Initiative Seeks Collaborative Projects
 The U-M Arts Initiative seeks proposals for large-scale collaborative projects to activate the campus; increase arts engagement for students, faculty, staff, and the region; and catalyze discovery through interdisciplinary partnerships. Awards range from $20K-100K. Apply by September 25.
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Submit an LOI: MICHR's Clinical & Translational Science Pilot Award
 MICHR’s Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Award is intended to support investigators in developing novel solutions and strategies that overcome common scientific and operational roadblocks in translational research.
Projects should propose addressing a common cause of inefficiency or failure in research projects at any stage of translation (T1-T4). Many of these causes are shared across targets, diseases and therapeutic areas; therefore, outcomes are expected to produce foundational knowledge that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of translational research. This opportunity is open to all U-M faculty and staff, as well as partners affiliated with community and patient coalitions and groups, nonprofit organizations, and other agencies outside U-M.
An informational webinar will be held September 12, 12-1 pm. Questions can be directed to MICHR. A brief LOI is required and can be submitted via UMMS Competition Space by September 25. Responsive LOIs will be invited to submit a full application.
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Accepting Applications: MTRAC Life Sciences Translational Research Funding and Kickstart Program
The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) for Life Sciences Innovation Hub is a statewide program supporting translational research projects in life sciences with high commercial potential, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting human health. Innovators from all schools at U-M, other institutions of higher education, non-profit research centers and hospital systems across Michigan are eligible to submit projects for funding consideration.
- MTRAC Life Sciences Translational Research Funding offers mid-stage translational research funding to enable biomedical researchers to develop innovative technologies with high commercial potential. The program offers funding amounts up to $250,000 for one year of milestones, along with commercialization mentorship from industry and investment experts. Proposals are due October 12.
- MTRAC Life Sciences Kickstart Program offers early-stage project funding, enabling biomedical innovators to develop proof of concept for technologies. The program’s goal is to enhance the commercialization potential of technology from any Michigan-based non-profit institution to the point of demonstration of utility and possible inclusion in the MTRAC Life Sciences or other funding programs. Awards (<$42,500) require cost share. To be eligible for the program, an invention disclosure needs to be filed with Innovation Partnerships prior to proposal submission. Proposals are due November 1.
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Write Winning NIH R01 Proposals Workshop
The  Medical School Office of Research welcomes back John Robertson, Ph.D., of Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshops, who will be presenting "Write Winning NIH R01 Grant Proposals." This widely acclaimed seminar addresses both practical and conceptual aspects of writing competitive grant proposals. The topics presented include:
- Critical steps for organizing and planning your proposal
- Understanding the role (and mindset) of your reviewers
- A proven strategy for writing a compelling Specific Aims page for the NIH
- Specific approaches and tips for each major section of a grant proposal
This full-day workshop on October 20 is an annual event for R01 Boot Camp participants and is open to U-M faculty members, postdoctoral researchers and administrative staff interested in gaining a competitive edge in grantsmanship. The $379 workshop fee includes a hard copy of The Grant Application Writer's Workbook as well as session materials, light breakfast and lunch. Register here.
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Collaboration opportunities: 2024 Horizon Europe
The 2024 Horizon Europe call for proposals in the area of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment will open on October 17 with deadlines for submission in late February 2024. Horizon Europe is open for U.S. participants to collaborate with the best research and innovation groups in Europe. U.S. participants are expected to bring their own funding as Associated Partners. In limited cases, U.S. participants can receive funding directly by the European Commission.
To find collaborators:
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RD Shop Talks Resume September 14
The U-M RD Community of Practice will host the next monthly RD ShopTalk on Thursday, September 14 at 12:15pm via Zoom. If you would like to provide feedback on topics you would like to discuss this year, please fill out this short RD Community of Practice survey.
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Finding external funding
It's important to be proactive about seeking external opportunities from diverse sponsors to increase chances of funding and to broaden networks and experience. For established investigators, diverse funding portfolios might help weather downturns in federal funding or delays in getting renewals.
Links below can help you learn about and identify new research funding opportunities:
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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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Sept. 11, 2023- Internal Deadline
Nov. 1, 2023- Sponsor Deadline
Funding: $300,000
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: Getty
Proposal due: October 2
Funding: 3-9 month residency, up to $65,000 stipend
Program: supports researchers in advancing knowledge of the arts and humanities and producing cutting-edge scholarship that contributes to the understanding and preservation of cultural heritage.
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Sponsor: NSF
Proposal due: November 15
Funding: $1,500,000-3,000,000
Program: supports research on the ecological, evolutionary, organismal, and social drivers that influence the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases.
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Sponsor: World Anti-Doping Agency
Letter of intent due: November 21
Funding: up to $350,000 a year
Program: supports social science research to maintain and increase our understanding of athlete behaviors that we are seeking to reinforce or prevent, alongside the social and environment factors that influence athlete behaviors.
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Sponsor: NIH
Proposal due: November 22
Funding: varies, average $20,000
Program: solicits research focused on the influence and intersection of sex and gender on disease conditions to improve understanding of the factors and mechanisms underlying sex differences in health.
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NSF AI Institutes Webinar
September 5, 1:30-3 pm
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NSF Priorities & Opportunities for Data Science and AI, with Pa mela Davis-Kean
September 12, 2:30-4:30 pm
Anderson Room, Michigan Union
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2023 Researchpalooza
September 13, 11-2 pm
1150 West Medical Center Drive Driveway
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Celebrate Invention
September 14, 3-6 pm
Michigan Union
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Visualization for Research Part I
September 19, Noon-1 pm
Virtual
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OHRP Research Community Forum
September 26-27
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U-M Annual Data Science and AI Summit
November 13-14
Virtual
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