March 2020 Research Development and Grant Writing News

The March 2020 issue of Research Development and Grant Writing News has been posted to: go.ncsu.edu/research-news. One of the top-line stories is on "Humanities and Arts Funding Opportunities and News."

The Research Development Office (RDO) maintains an institutional-level subscription allowing us to distribute freely within NC State University. Please let your colleagues know about this remarkable resource.  

Three funding opportunities of interest to humanists

The following opportunities were shared in a recent newsletter from the Research Development Office. Please contact the College Research Office if you are interested in pursuing these opportunities. 

NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program

From the Research Development Office: NSF’s prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program offers support for early-career faculty seeking to build strong foundations for research and education in their respective fields.

Faculty interested in submitting a CAREER proposal are invited to attend a workshop covering key aspects of proposal development. The workshop is open to tenure-track NC State faculty considering a CAREER proposal. Registration is required as space is limited.  

Extended Deadline to April 10 (with a focus on COVID-19): Outreach and Engagement Incentive Grants

The Office of Outreach and Engagement is EXTENDING THE DEADLINE for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Outreach and Engagement (O&E) Incentive Grants Program. The new deadline is April 10, 2020 by 5 pm.

NC State Research COVID-19 Continuity Information

A reminder that the University has posted a useful link on research continuity matters at https://research.ncsu.edu/coronavirus/ Please contact the college research office staff if you have any questions.

Funding Opportunities in the Arts and Humanities.

In this note, you will find information on non-limited funding opportunities for the arts and humanities. This information was shared with our college by the Office for Research and Innovation.   d

National Endowment for the Humanities: Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants

The purpose of the Challenge Grants program is to strengthen the institutional base of the humanities by enabling infrastructure development and capacity building. Awards aim to help institutions secure long-term support for their core activities and expand efforts to preserve and create access to outstanding humanities materials.

R.L. Rabb Science and Society Symposia Call for NC State Proposals

Dr. R. L. (Bob) Rabb was a professor of entomology at NC State, and a pioneer in developing ecologically sound approaches for managing insect pests. An endowment developed in his honor provides funding for symposia at NC State that will elevate appreciation within and outside the academic community for the ways in which interactions among natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities can foster flourishing societies and sustainability of all forms of life.

CHASS Research Office business continuity

Colleagues: UPDATED March 17, 1 pm)

In light of the recommendations from the university leadership for practicing social distancing and providing alternative work arrangements, as well as the recent closure of local school systems and daycares, I am sharing the following updates for CHASS Research.

RFP: Laboratory Research Equipment Program (LREP) Deadline October 9, 2020

The 2020 cycle of the Laboratory Research Equipment Program (LREP) is open.

LREP is intended to support the acquisition, repair and/or replacement of shared equipment that may be located and maintained in NC State service centers, departments, colleges, Centers/Institutes, etc. The Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) has set aside $100,000 for this program. The maximum award from ORI for LREP-funded equipment is $25,000 per proposal. A one-to-one cash match is required.

A Useful Website on COVID-19 and Research

The Council on Government Relations (COGR), "an association of leading research universities, affiliated medical centers, and independent research institutes" that works on issues related to research administration, has posted a helpful page titled Institutional and Agency Responses to COVID-19 and Additional Resources.

UPDATED: Spring 2020 Events for Faculty

UPDATE: March 16 In light of of Coronavirus-related efforts to reduce face-to-face meetings, and because staff are working at home and attending to supporting researchers, these events are being postponed. We will hold these events in the fall term. We will make an announcement about dates and times when it is timely to do so. Thanks for your patience. 


The Office for Research and Engagement in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to offer these events to support faculty research and scholarship. Please feel free to attend and to share this with your colleagues.