Funding Opportunity: FRPD RFP and Guidelines Announced

Funding Opportunity: FRPD RFP and Guidelines Announced 

We are pleased to announce the release of the proposal guidelines for the 2014-15 Faculty Research and Professional Development Fund (FRPD).  Do not hesitate to contact Missy Seate if you have any questions about this award.  http://research.ncsu.edu/rdo/funding/internal-funding/frpd/

PINS Proposal must be routed to the CHASS Research Office by April 11, 2014.  

NCSU Libraries: Collections and Journals Review 2014

Colleagues, I share this information because of the importance of our libraries in our scholarship. The libraries are engaging in their annual review of journals to decide which subscriptions to maintain and which to let lapse. As you know, journals are becoming more expensive, so it's particularly important that the libraries hear from the faculty to make journal acquisition decisions.

To provide your feedback on journals, please visit this site and read and follow the instructions: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/collections/collectionsreview2014

Please take a few moments to share your expertise. Thanks!

Tom

Panel Discussion on Big Data in the Social Sciences

Steve McDonald from the Sociology and Anthropology Department writes:

The Sociology & Anthropology department is sponsoring a panel discussion on Big Data in the Social Sciences on March 6 from 3:30-5p (see the flyer flyer for details). We are bringing in two prominent scholars (Ryan Light from U of Oregon & Chris Bail from UNC) who are leaders in this field in sociology, plus A. J. Faas, a postdoc in the Public Administration department who is an anthropologist by training who also conducts fascinating research using Big Data techniques. Given the recent initiatives at the university level focusing on big data analytics, we felt like this would be a great opportunity to showcase the contributions made by social scientists to the big data phenomenon.  

We are also holding a reception afterward in Caldwell Lounge from 5-6p. 

I would encourage you to attend and to spread the word about this event. Thanks!

Another NIJ Funding Opportunity: Support for Projects Using Existing Data

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) have entered into a partnership that seeks proposals under the Data Resources Program (DRP) for original research using existing data available from the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD) and other public sources. Deadline: 5/5, but get started today! Download the solicitation View all current funding opportunities from NIJ.

Another Announcement from the National Institute of Justice--Funding Opportunity

Another funding opportunity from the National Institute of Justice

NIJ is seeking proposals for social and behavioral science research on, and evaluations related to, justice systems topics that bear directly and substantially upon state-, local-, tribal- or federal criminal and juvenile justice policy and practice. The deadline for applications is April 28, so get started on your application today! Download the solicitation View all current funding opportunities from NIJ.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: 2014-2015 Faculty Research and Professional Development Program

 

We are pleased to announce the release of the proposal guidelines for the 2014-15 Faculty Research and Professional Development Fund (FRPD).  Do not hesitate to contact Missy Seate if you have any questions about this award.  http://research.ncsu.edu/rdo/funding/internal-funding/frpd/

PINS Proposal must be routed to the CHASS Research Office by April 11, 2014.  

Courts Research: Dear Colleague Letter from the National Institute of Justice

I received this Dear Colleague Letter highlighting the National Institute of Justice's (NIJ's) funding programs for research on criminal courts. As always, please let me and the CHASS research office know if you have questions or plan to apply, Please note that, while NIJ lists specific research topics, these are not the only topics or fields in which NIJ has an interest.  

Dear Colleague:

This letter alerts all social and behavioral science researchers about the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) interest in receiving proposals related to criminal courts that can strengthen our knowledge base and enhance criminal justice practices. NIJ has been building its criminal court research portfolio for many years and will continue to do so in its pursuit of improving the administration of justice in this country.

NCSU Research Innovation Seed Grants

The Spring 2014 RFP has been posted at go.ncsu.edu/risf. The deadline for submitting proposals is 5:00 P.M., March 7, 2014.

The RISF program is designed to assist NC State researchers in developing innovative interdisciplinary programs that have strong potential for significant future support from government agencies, corporations, industrial consortia or foundations. Encouraged are projects that align with NC State’s strategic research areas of health and well-being, energy and environment, safety and security, or advanced materials and advanced manufacturing. Proposals should be of high risk/high gain and describe how the project will result in new areas of research for NC State.

Winning Grants at NC State: Learn about funding opportunities

I received this note yesterday from Randy Avent, announcing a series of events designed to help with successful grant writing and management. I encourage anyone with an interest in seeking external support to consider attending some or all of these events. 

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Colleagues -

Last year, Academic Research Funding Strategies LLC conducted a seven-session class for our junior faculty focused on grantsmanship skills.  Although many commented positively on the class, the class size was limited to 20 faculty and it therefore had little overall impact at helping our faculty at large learn more about winning grants.

This year, we've decided to do the program differently and have split it into four parts.  The first part is a tutorial on how to work within NC State, the second part is a series of four panel (NSF, NIH, DOE and DoD) discussions.  Both events are open to everyone (graduate students, postdocs, research scientist, faculty members, …) and there are no restrictions on the numbers.  Additionally, we will have a two-day tutorial on grantsmanships skills tailored for up to 60 junior faculty, and for anyone that comes to that, the PDU will read and comment on one proposal they prepare.

We will hold the tutorial for working within NC State this Friday, January 31rst at 9:00-10:30 in the College of Textiles building on Centennial Campus, room 2431.  We will also offer this lecture on February 21rst in the DH Hill Faculty Senate Chambers on Main Campus, again from 9:00-10:30.   Registration is suggested, but not necessary to attend, and the event is open to anyone that wants to learn more about conducting research at NC State. 

Below are some of the topics we'll discuss in this tutorial:

FInding resources (Collaborators, Equipment, Expertise, …)

Finding Funding Sources (Internal, Federal, Notifications, Limited Submissions, Industry)

Developing a Proposal (Classes, Budgeting, F&A, Matching Funds, Faculty Toolbox)

Submission (College Research Offices, PINS) 

Schedule of Events:

Friday, January 31rst, College of Textiles, room 2431.  9:00-11:00  "Writing and Submitting Proposals at NC State"

Friday, February 21rst, DH Hill Faculty Senate Chambers,  9:00-11:00 "Writing and Submitting Proposals at NC State"

Friday, March 7th, DH Hill Faculty Senate Chambers, 9:00-12:00 - NIH Panel Discussions

Friday, March 21rst, College of Textiles, room 2431, 9:00-12:00 - DOD Panel Discussions

Friday, March 28th, DH Hill Faculty Senate Chambers, 9:00-12:00 -  DOE Panel Discussions

Friday, April 4th, College of Textiles, room 2431, 9:00-12:00 - NSF Panel Discussions

Thursday/Friday, April 24th & 25th, DH Hill Faculty Senate Chambers, 9:00-12:00 Proposal Development Session

Randy K. Avent

Associate Vice Chancellor for Research

Research Development Office

Professor,  Computer Science
North Carolina State University

(919) 513-2457 (w)

rkavent@ncsu.edu

NC Attorney General grant program to fight fraud, improve health care in NC

NC non-profits eligible for $4.5 million in grants
Funds from wrongdoers will go to fight fraud, improve health care in NC

Raleigh: Projects to protect North Carolina consumers, improve health care, and fight fraud against seniors, military personnel and veterans are now eligible for up to $4.5 million in grants, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced Thursday.

“When scams and shady businesses target North Carolinians, our goal is to stop the harm and try to win money back for consumers whenever possible,” Cooper said.  “We’ve also won money from wrongdoers that can help worthy projects in North Carolina through these grants.”

Non-profits, educational and health care institutions, and public agencies can apply grants for projects in North Carolina at ncdoj.gov/consumergrants.aspx.  Applications for the first round of grants are due by February 17, with initial funds set to be awarded by May 15. 

REMINDER: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, NC STATE ALUMNI RESEARCH AWARD NOMINATIONS

NC STATE ALUMNI RESEARCH AWARD

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The NC State University Alumni Association recognizes the importance of NC State faculty research achievements. The Alumni Association will support three research awards ($4,000 each) to be announced each year at the spring commencement.
No more than two nominations may be submitted from any one college.  The university deadline has not yet been set for 2014.  However, based on prior years’ timelines, the College Research Office must receive all pertinent materials no later than February 7, 2014 to allow time for review and evaluation.
Please submit materials required (letter of nomination, complete vita, five letters of reference, and copies of selected publications relevant to the nomination), electronically (in Word or pdf). The college will distribute these to the CHASS Review Committee, made up of past winners, and the University Selection Committee.

Please see: http://www.ncsu.edu/research/outstanding-research-award.php for complete details.

Submit nomination materials to me directly at tabirkla@ncsu.edu or drop off your application materials in the Research Office, Withers 332.

REMINDER: MONDAY, JANUARY 17: Outstanding Extension Service Awards Nominations

CHASS OUTSTANDING EXTENSION SERVICE AWARDS

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014

These awards are given to encourage and recognize outstanding extension, engagement, and economic development activities by faculty and EPA employees of NC State University. They are directly parallel in intent to the University's Outstanding Teaching Awards; and, therefore, are not intended to recognize personal activities unrelated to the individual's work area or University sponsored programs; i.e., civic, church and charitable work.

Please see: http://www.ncsu.edu/extension/awards/outstanding_extension_award.html for the nomination details.  University deadlines have not been set yet for 2014, but in keeping with last year’s calendar, college nominations should be received no later than January 17, 2014.

Junior Faculty Development Award (JFDA) Announcement and Call For Proposals

CHASS Junior Faculty Development Award (JFDA) Announcement and Call For Proposals

Due date for submission: February 15, 2014

The CHASS research office is pleased to announce that it will fund up to three Junior Faculty Development Awards, to support tenure-track faculty in their scholarly endeavors. This the second and last year of this program in its current form, although, if alternative sources of funding are found for this program, it may continue in future years.

Eligibility

Any junior faculty member (that is, untenured but on the tenure track) in any discipline in CHASS may apply. Faculty who will apply for promotion and tenure in AY 2014-2015, or whose promotion to tenure will take effect any time between January 2014 and January 2015 are not eligible for this award. Faculty who have been funded under the SRA or the JFDA programs during the last two cycles are not eligible for this funding.

Publish your disciplinary work in the Public Administration Review

Colleagues, I received this very interesting brief note in my role as a member of the American Society for Public Administration. I imagine this will be of greatest interest to social scientists, but if you have some research that would be relevant to this outlet and their "Public Administration and the Disciplines" section of Public Administration Review, please do consider submitting your work. Your work may gain attention from government officials and others interested in putting your ideas into practice!

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Public Administration Review (PAR) is seeking articles from scholars outside of public administration on topics of importance to Public Administration.  This feature of PAR, called “Public Administration and the Disciplines” acknowledges the partnership that exists between PA and other disciplines, and seeks to facilitate strong intellectual exchanges across field boundaries, in both directions, that will advance the theory and practice of public administration.  Writers of  “PA and the Disciplines” essays usually will emphasize developments in their fields that might contribute to advancing knowledge about public administration and, conversely, how current scholarship in public administration might advance knowledge in other fields. Articles are expected to reflect cutting-edge developments, show why these developments are important for PA, and also show why public administration scholars’ attention to a wide variety of theories may improve research validity. Proposals and submissions should be sent to Public Administration and the Disciplines Editor Rosemary O’Leary, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor (oleary@ku.edu).

National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) seeks Research Collaborators

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) seeks Research Collaborators (PhD required) who are interested in mentoring incoming SESYNC Postdoctoral Fellows and co-developing socio-environmental synthesis research projects with them. Collaborators must have demonstrated expertise in the social, natural, or computational sciences with sufficient research experience to provide intellectual mentoring to Postdoctoral Fellows, and ideas suitable for research collaborations using synthesis methods (data integration, quantitative or qualitative analysis, modeling, etc.). We welcome Collaborators from universities, NGOs, government agencies, and other research institutions.

Additional details are at http://www.sesync.org/opportunities/postdoc-collab

Colleagues, I received this information from the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM). There are opportunities here from the American Educational Research Association for PhD students, post-docs, and faculty in their area of interest. Please follow the links for more information.

AERA Dissertation Grants. AERA provides dissertation support for advanced doctoral students to undertake doctoral dissertations using data from the large-scale national or international data sets supported by the NCES, NSF, and/or other federal agencies. The selection process is competitive. AERA Dissertation Grants are awarded for one-year for an amount of up to $20,000. The next application deadline is Friday, January 24, 2014.

AERA Research Grants. AERA provides small grants for faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and other doctoral-level scholars to undertake quantitative research using data from the large-scale national or international data sets supported by the NCES, NSF, and/or other federal agencies. The selection process is competitive. AERA Research Grants are awarded for one or two years, for an amount of up to $35,000. The next application deadline is Friday, January 24, 2014.

Institute on Statistical Analysis: Causal Analysis Using International Data. The AERA Grants Program is accepting proposals to attend the Institute on Statistical Analysis: Causal Analysis Using International Data to be held in Washington, DC May 6-9, 2014. The focus of the 2014 Institute will be on inferring causality and the methodologies available to support causal inferences using data from TIMSS and PISA. Advanced doctoral students and recent doctorates are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must have completed at least one year of statistics courses at the doctoral level and have familiarity with multiple regression methods. The next application deadline is Monday, February 10, 2014.

internationalization Seed Grant Request for Proposals (Excellent source for building international programs!)

The 2014-2015 Seed Grant Request for Proposals is now available.  The RFP can also be accessed on the following website: http://oia.ncsu.edu/internationalization-seed-grants

The aim of the Internationalization Seed Grant program is to provide funds up to $5,000 to faculty/staff in order to improve the range of international partnerships at NC State.  The Seed Grant process depends on your help for success.  Please encourage your colleagues to submit proposals that foster meaningful, collaborative, global scholarship or engagement by the February 3rd, 2014 deadline. 

Dear Colleague Letter: SaTC EAGERs Enabling New Collaborations Between Computer and Social Scientists

Colleagues,

I am working with the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED) to put together a meeting to discuss this very interesting opportunity for collaborations between social scientists and computer scientists. The NSF's EAGER mechanism is designed to fund "high risk, high payoff" projects that, among other things, "engage novel disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspectives." Collaborations between social scientists and computer scientists are bearing significant fruit throughout academe, and NCSU is well positioned to contribute to this emerging research.

ORIED, working with me, will convene a "getting to know you" and "match-making" meeting in mid-January to facilitate forming teams that will write two-page statements of interest to the NSF, as described in the Dear Colleague letter that follows. But if you are already collaborating with computer scientists on projects of interest to NSF, please feel free to start forming teams and let me know if you have done so, so that CHASS and ORIED can help with the process. (For what it's worth, I know the Division Director for SES in the SBE directorate, so can put you in touch if that helps.)

The direct link to the Dear Colleague letter is here; the full letter follows after the jump.

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14016/nsf14016.jsp

Global Innovation Initiative: Deadline December 16, 2013

While this announcement is focused on STEM, in many cases these projects won't succeed without a humanist or social scientist. If you are working on an interdisciplinary project that looks like a good fit, I encourage you to apply.

The N.C. State Office of International Affairs is sharing news of the following multilateral collaborative research opportunity, the "Global Innovation Initiative." 

The Global Innovation Initiative (GII), a joint effort of the United States and the United Kingdom, requests proposals for multilateral research collaboration among universities in the U.S. the U.K. and certain other designated countries, including Brazil, China, India and Indonesia.

GII, funded by the U.S. Department of State, U.K. Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and the British Council, will provide grants of up to $250,000 (£150,000) to university partnerships focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) issues of worldwide significance in the following four areas: 

Energy, climate change and the environment; 

Agriculture, food security and water; 

Public health and well-being; and 

Urbanization.

Proposal due date: December 16, 2013 at 9 a.m. Please visit www.global-innovation-initiative.org for more information.

REPOST: DEADLINE EXTENDED: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27: CHASS Scholarship and Research Award (SRA) Fiscal Year 2013-2014

The Office for Research and Engagement is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the CHASS Scholarship and Research Award for 2013-14.

Update: 11/20/2013 -- We are extended the deadline to November 27, 2013--the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. 

The call for proposals and links to the cover sheet and the short vita form are at http://www.chass.ncsu.edu/research/resources/funding/scholarly.php

Please note that the SRA program has changed to promote greater collaboration leading to funded research. There are now two types of proposals that may be submitted.

In Type 1 proposals, the College will fund up to three research groups, each of which will form a research interest group, collaborative team, or other structure, to begin the process of developing a substantive and sustainable research program that will become an ongoing area of strength in CHASS. The primary product funded by the SRA Type 1 award will be an application to an external funding organization, such as a foundation or government agency. We anticipate funding each group for approximately $6,000, but please do not treat this as a hard limit—we will consider proposals that are slightly larger than this target amount.

The "traditional" SRA proposals are now called Type 2 proposals. Under this program, individual CHASS faculty may apply for an SRA that provides support for expenses related to research, scholarship, and scholarship on teaching and learning. We do prefer to fund projects that will yield external funding, such as grants and fellowships. 

Please share this with your colleagues across CHASS, and direct any questions to me at tabirkla@ncsu.edu. 

Global Innovation Initiative: Call for Proposals

The N.C. State Office of International Affairs is sharing news of the following multilateral collaborative research opportunity, the "Global Innovation Initiative." 

The Global Innovation Initiative (GII), a joint effort of the United States and the United Kingdom, requests proposals for multilateral research collaboration among universities in the U.S. the U.K. and certain other designated countries, including Brazil, China, India and Indonesia.

GII, funded by the U.S. Department of State, U.K. Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and the British Council, will provide grants of up to $250,000 (£150,000) to university partnerships focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) issues of worldwide significance in the following four areas: 

Energy, climate change and the environment; 

Agriculture, food security and water; 

Public health and well-being; and 

Urbanization.

Proposal due date: December 16, 2013 at 9 a.m. Please visit www.global-innovation-initiative.org for more information.

CHASS “Lightning Rod” Event for 2014

Call For Proposals

Proposals Due December 9, 2013

Decisions made December 13, 2013

CHASS Interdisciplinary Studies and the CHASS Office for Research invite proposals to host a major interdisciplinary scholarly event on behalf of the College in the Spring of 2014. We are calling these activities “lightning rod” events—that is, events that gain a lot of attention on campus and throughout the region. The event will be a signature event in CHASS, and will be the beginning, not the end, of a process designed to promote externally funded and recognized scholarship in the College.

We invite proposals for a speaker, colloquium, or other public event or series of events over a few days that would attract a broad interdisciplinary audience, both within and outside CHASS and even outside NCSU. The topics are wide open, but should speak to CHASS strategic interests and areas of scholarly distinction.

We also invite collaborative efforts with other colleges or universities.

The proposal should include the title of the event, a budget, including costs for refreshments, honoraria and travel for speakers, and any costs associated with the venue. The CHASS portion of the budget will not exceed $20,000.  It should also include a narrative making the case for why the event is important and will attract attention across many disciplines, and will also spark future scholarly activity among CHASS faculty. Include a general agenda of activities to be undertaken, such as a public speaker, smaller symposia, or similar events. Better proposals will specify the speaker or speakers you plan to invite. It would be ideal for the speaker to agree in principle to join your event, pending notification of funding.  The proposal should not exceed five pages, including the budget.

Competitive proposals will be those that plan for an ongoing program of scholarship that is truly interdisciplinary and has a strong likelihood of attracting outside resources. Such proposals will be very similar to the Type 1 SRA proposals solicited at http://www.chass.ncsu.edu/research/documents/CHASS_SRA_2013-2014_call_for_proposals.pdf

The CHASS Research Office will provide support for financial aspects of the event, such as paying bills. The department or departments proposing the event will retain project management responsibilities. Hourly pay for graduate or undergraduate assistants to help plan and manage the event will be an acceptable budget item.

Please submit your proposals, preferably as a PDF document, to Tom Birkland at tabirkla@ncsu.edu or Helga Braunbeck at helga_braunbeck@ncsu.edu by midnight on December 9. The Dean will review the proposals, with advice from Helga and Tom. We look forward to your proposal!

Arts and Audiences--North Carolina Arts Council

Arts and Audiences

The Arts Council believes that arts organizations should provide programs of high quality and facilitate ways for participants and audiences to find personal meaning in these activities. The Arts and Audiences program underscores the importance of striking a balance between these two principles in order for all kinds of arts organizations to remain relevant and vital in their communities.

Description

This category provides funds to organizations to increase and enhance participation in the arts by linking the content of art programs they wish to produce with the interests and experiences of the audiences they wish to engage. Grant funds will be awarded to support strong artistic programs with clear audience and participation goals.

Projects may be designed to:

• Give your current audience a deeper experience with and connection to your programs
• Build relationships with new audiences whom you want to serve
• Increase the numbers of people involved in your programs

For more details, visit the website: http://ncarts.org/grants/grants-for-organizations/arts-and-audiences/

The NC Arts Council funds a wide range of arts projects, including, of interest to CHASS scholars, projects in Film and in Literary Arts. 

The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program Summer 2014.

Colleagues,

While this program is primarily aimed at STEM scholars, there are excellent opportunities here for students and post-docs in the social sciences as well.

The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2014.

The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide.

Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:

• Career possibilities with the nation’s leading sponsor for scientific research
• Opportunities to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts
• Stipends of up to $650 per week (depending on academic status)
• Travel arrangements to and from appointment site