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.