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.

IRB Workshops and Training Sessions Coming Up soon

Our IRB Office has a number of upcoming workshops and training sessions to help you navigate the process of seeking approval for research with human subjects. 

February 2020 Research Development and Grant Writing News

The February 2020 issue of Research Development and Grant Writing News has been posted to: go.ncsu.edu/research-news.

The Research Development Office (RDO) maintains an institutional-level subscription allowing us to distribute freely within NC State University. There is a great deal of useful information in this newsletter available to humanists and social scientists!

Workshop March 25: NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program

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.

Applications Due March 1 for the Office of Global Engagement's International Travel Assistance Fund

The International Travel Assistance Fund encourages and supports faculty or staff international engagement in research, teaching and other scholarly activities. Faculty and staff can request $1,000 to use towards international travel that relates to NC State’s global strategic plan.

IRB Visiting Our College in March

Jennie Ofstein, IRB Director, will visit our college to answer your questions about research with human subjects. We are holding two information sessions:

• Monday, March 23, noon to 1:30, Room 129, 1911 Building
• Thursday, March 26, noon to 1:30, Withers 331

Come with your questions about human-subjects research, and learn about recent changes to federal regulations governing this research. 

CHHE Request for Pilot Project Applications

NC State University’s Center for Human Heath and the Environment (CHHE) is announcing its request for applications (RFA) for pilot project proposals for Fall 2020.  Applications are due on February 28, 2020.  The earliest start date is mid-April 2020 and CHHE expects to fund 6-8 projects. 

January 2020 Research Development and Grant Writing News

The January 2020 issue of Research Development and Grant Writing News has been posted to: go.ncsu.edu/research-news.

The Research Development Office (RDO) maintains an institutional-level subscription allowing us to distribute freely within NC State University. 

Request for Proposals: Faculty Research and Professional Development (FRPD) Program

The request for proposals (RFP) for the Faculty Research and Professional Development (FRPD) program has been posted at 

https://www.chass.ncsu.edu/research/administration/other/internal_funding/frpd.php  Please note that the deadline for proposals is March 20, 2020. 

Funding Opportunity News - 1/10/2020

To view previously announced funding opportunities, visit the NC State Research Development Office (RDO) website. Announcements of particular interest to our college are highlighted in yellow.

Digging Into Data Challenge Round 4 Conference, January 29-31

Jeff Mielke, of the Department of English is an organizer of the Digging into Data Conference, being held from January 29-31 at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. There are still remaining places in the conference for those interested in attending. 

Funding Opportunity News - 1/3/2020

To view previously announced funding opportunities, visit the NC State Research Development Office (RDO) website. Announcements of particular interest to our college are highlighted in yellow.

Research Development and Grant Writing News - December 2019 Issue

The December issue of Research Development and Grant Writing News has been posted to: go.ncsu.edu/research-news   

The Research Development Office maintains an institutional-level subscription allowing us to distribute freely within NC State University. Please forward this message to all interested parties within the NC State community.

Funding Opportunity News I 12/6/2019

To view previously announced funding opportunities, visit the RDO website. Items of interest to our college are highlighted in yellow.

[funding] Funding Opportunity News I 11/22/2019

To view previously announced funding opportunities, visit the RDO website. Items of interest to our college are highlighted in yellow.

Research Development and Grant Writing News - November 2019 Issue

The November issue of Research Development and Grant Writing News has been posted to go.ncsu.edu/research-news. Articles of interest to our college include "What is the intellectual significance of your proposed humanities project?" and "Humanities and arts funding opportunities and news."

Funding Opportunity News I 11/15/2019

Items of particular interest to our College are highlighted in yellow. Some items of limited applicability to our College may be removed from this list. To see all opportunities and previously announced funding opportunities, visit the RDO website.

2019 Outstanding Extension and Engagement Awards Nominations Due January 24th

The Office of Outreach and Engagement is pleased to announce the annual call for nominations for the Outstanding Extension Awards and Outstanding Engagement Awards. These awards are to encourage and recognize members of the faculty and EHRA staff who are nominated and selected by their respective colleagues, schools or units on campus for their outstanding contributions to extension and engagement.

Funding Opportunity News I 11/1/2019

Items of particular interest to our College are highlighted in yellow. Some items of limited applicability to our College may be removed from this list. To see all opportunities and previously announced funding opportunities, visit the RDO website.

Fulbright Informational Session November 19

Have you ever contemplated applying for a Fulbright? 

Please join us on November 19 from 2:00-3:15 for a Fulbright Informational Session. This panel discussion is geared towards faculty interested in applying for a range of Fulbright Fellowships, including Fulbright Specialist, Fulbright Chair, and Fulbright Scholar. Past recipients will discuss the application process and tips for preparing a competitive application, as well as highlight the benefits of teaching and conducting research abroad.

Reminder: Data Science RED Talk, October 23, Talley Coastal Ballroom

Colleagues, please see the announcement that follows regarding the Data Science RED Talk

Funding Opportunity News I 10/11/2019

NC State's Research Development Office has shared these funding opportunities. Opportunities of particular interest to our College's faculty are highlighted in yellow. To view previously announced funding opportunities, visit the RDO website.

Funding Opportunity News I 10/4/2019

NC State's Research Development Office has shared these funding opportunities. Opportunities of particular interest to our College's faculty are highlighted in yellow. To view previously announced funding opportunities, visit the RDO website.

Funding Opportunity News I 9/27/2019

The Research Development Office (RDO) has announced the following To view previously announced funding opportunities, visit the RDO website. Items that I believe are of particular interest to our College's researchers are highlighted in yellow, but we encourage you to review all opportunities. Please contact the Research Office to discuss pursuing these opportunities.

Research Funding Opportunity in Vietnam

The Foundation for Science and Technology Development of Ton Duc Thang University (FOSTECT)  in Vietnam has announced funding opportunities for basic and applied research in 2019. The deadline is October 30. Details are found after the jump.

Repositioning and Renaming in the NSF Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate

The announcement below describes the NSF's moves to rename and reposition the programs it funds in the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate. This is very important news for everyone in the social science community, and you are encouraged to read this information and share it with your colleagues. Let me know if you have any questions. I am pleased to say that this does not signal an intention on NSF's part to cancel or curtail the sorts of things that it currently funds, and these new program descriptions may well create new opportunities.

Q&A Session on "Foreign Influence" in the COI disclosure form

As many of you know from having completed your Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure for this year, the form contains a new question about "foreign influence." There have been questions raised about this. Fortunately, the Office of Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance (SPARCS) is sponsoring a Q&A session on this question.

The event is on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Room 3285 Talley Student Center

Travel support for community-engaged scholarship

The Office of Outreach and Engagement is offering stipends for participation in Community Engaged Scholarship activity.

The Office has a limited number of $500 scholarships available to attend any College or Department approved domestic conference or meeting to present or enhance faculty engaged scholarship. Faculty and staff can apply to be reimbursed for activities that occurred or will occur between July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019. Preference will be given to faculty who have plans to submit conference proposals.

Research Development and Grant Writing News - September 2019 Issue

The September issue of Research Development and Grant Writing News has been posted to: go.ncsu.edu/research-news. In this month's edition, there are two articles of considerable interest to our college: "Humanities Funding: A Travel Guide with a Stop at the National Humanities Center," and "Selected URLs for Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts (HSSA) Funding."

The Research Development Office maintains an institutional-level subscription allowing us to distribute freely within NC State University. Please share this message to all interested parties within the NC State community.

NC State Invites Applications for Director of the Institute for Nonprofits

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University invites applications from scholars at the rank of associate professor or professor to also serve as the next Director and leader of its Institute for Nonprofits (https://nonprofit.chass.ncsu.edu/). Assistant Professors may be considered if they are close to tenure. This position is open to current NC State faculty as well as to scholars outside the University who wish to apply. See more information and the full job announcement here at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/122353

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NIH @ NC State Grantsmanship Series

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the largest funder of biomedical and health related research in the country, spending over $24 billion per year in research grants. The Proposal Development Unit is offering a seminar series for anyone in the NC State Community who would like to learn more about grant opportunities at NIH. Consider joining us for any or all of the following topics.

• Introduction to NIH - 9/24/2019, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Writing NIH Grant Applications - 10/23/2019, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Budgeting for NIH Grants - 11/18/2019, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• NIH Opportunities for New Investigators - 1/22/2020, TBD

Special Funding Announcement - CHHE Pilot Project

Center for Human Health and the Environment (CHHE) Pilot Project 

The CHHE Pilot Project Program (PPP) fosters collaborations, increases interdisciplinary research and aids in the career development of early career investigators to advance environmental health research. The overarching goal of CHHE’s PPP is to provide support for research aimed at understanding the adverse impacts of environmental factors on human health and disease. The CHHE PPP encourages multidisciplinary/collaborative approaches and the use of CHHE’s cores and resources. The PPP has added a new program that supports community engaged projects. The earliest start date is mid-November 2019 and CHHE expects to fund 6-8 projects.  

Funding Opportunity News I 8/16/2019

The Research Development Office has posted these funding opportunities. To view previously announced funding opportunities, visit the RDO website. If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, please contact the College's Research Office

Center for Human Heath and the Environment - Request for Pilot Project Applications

NC State University’s Center for Human Heath and the Environment (CHHE) is announcing its request for applications (RFA) for pilot project proposals for Fall 2019.  Applications are due on September 27, 2019.  The earliest start date is mid-November 2019 and CHHE expects to fund 6-8 projects.

Funding Opportunity News I 7/19/2019

To view previously announced funding opportunities, visit the RDO website.

Non-laboratory Scholarship/Research Support Program (NSRP)

This is a reminder that the Non-laboratory Scholarship/Research Support Program (NSRP) has been announced for the 2019 cycle. This University-funded program has been a real help to our College's researchers.  Applications are due on Thursday, September 26, at 5 pm. An overview of the program and instructions for submitting proposals are at https://research.ncsu.edu/rdo/funding/nsrp/

 

Important Issue of Research Development and Grant Writing News - July 2019

The July 2019 issue of Research Development and Grant Writing News has been posted to the Research Development Office's website.. 

This month's issue is of particular interest to humanists and social scientists, because, among the articles listed below, is a very important one: Finding Funding in the Humanities & Social Sciences