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Past DER Weekly Newsletters |
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Weekly In Progress Report |
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Assignment Confirmation Email: The Bridge to the Big Race |
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Welcome back to DER’s introductory proposal development series, designed to inform faculty regarding the general process of submitting sponsored funding proposals. In part one of this series (PPFs: The Key to Efficient Proposal Development) you learned the value of the Proposal Processing Form (PPF). In that article we provided details about many of the PPF questions and learned some best practices to successfully complete your PPF for your upcoming proposal. Providing complete information when completing that first step streamlines and expedites the proposal development process.
In part two, let’s discuss the response email you will receive after your proposal has been assigned to a DER Research Administrator. The response email will include many important elements that shouldn’t be overlooked. It is sent to both the project PI and to the relevant MSU Central offices (OSP, Business Connect, etc.) that will assist with all final compliance review and approvals for submission. Note: DER does not submit proposals but works as your pre-award office assisting in proposal development and your gateway to university endorsement for proposal submission. In this important response email, you will see the following information clearly identified:
- Proposal Development Number (PD Number)
- This number is assigned by our internal MSU Kuali Research (KR) research administration system. This number is found throughout the proposal development process in the subject line of your response email. The number is five numerical digits (example could be listed as PD65555 or 65555). It is most helpful if this PD# is always included in your email subject lines.
- Specific Sponsor and Solicitation/RFA which you are applying
- The sponsor, funding announcement name/number and link under which we are applying.
- Key Deadline Dates and link to MSU timeline policies
- “Given the complexity and time requirement of preparing and submitting a great proposal, it is critical that PIs work with their department or college staff and OSP to follow the guidelines below.” College level and university wide deadline policies have been instituted to provide necessary time to develop a compliant proposal that follows sponsor guidelines. These key dates are applied based on sponsor submission deadlines. Note: MSU’s deadline dates may be moved up if the submission date is requested early by the lead sponsor to comply with prime sponsor submission deadline.
- Any special questions or clarification items
needed by the Research Administrator assigned to your specific proposal.
You should anticipate a response email from DER no later than two business days (likely sooner) after submitting your PPF. After receiving your Assignment Confirmation Email be sure to double check the elements listed above to confirm they are accurate. Catching inaccuracies at the beginning of the process will help eliminate unnecessary questions and help DER develop your proposal as efficiently as possible.
In next week’s DER newsletter article, we will discuss building your proposal budget and what information you should be ready to share with DER for that process. Remember DER is here to help you build your strongest proposal with strong tools, good information, and robust support. We want to eliminate any unnecessary delays in the process and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and MSU’s processes.
If you have questions regarding any services available in DER or if you have questions regarding your upcoming proposal or other sponsored funding issues, please send an email to proposals@egr.msu.edu.
Article by: Robert Nelsen DER Research Administrator
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Spotlight Opportunities & Information |
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Judd Herzer hired as the new director of MSU Mobility
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Herzer to lead university-wide MSU Mobility initiatives
Michigan State University has named Judd Herzer as the director of MSU Mobility to help amplify and focus the university’s vast research activities in the smart-vehicle landscape. Satish Udpa, University Distinguished Professor in the College of Engineering at MSU and co-founder of MSU Mobility, has been fulfilling the duties of this newly created role in an interim capacity while the university looked for the ideal candidate.
Mobility is among MSU’s principal areas of research and innovation, and MSU Mobility and its partners will benefit from having a dedicated leader to guide and promote the university’s commitment to advancing its extensive mobility-focused efforts.
In his new role, Herzer will lead university-wide initiatives under the MSU Mobility umbrella to advance knowledge and practice around next-generation transportation technologies. Herzer will be responsible for coordinating mobility-related projects across the MSU colleges that contribute to MSU Mobility: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Business; Communication Arts and Sciences; Engineering; Law; and Social Science. In addition to the six colleges, he will work to establish and grow collaborative partnerships with industry, government and other academic partners with the goal of fortifying MSU as a premier ecosystem for mobility research and development.
“As someone who is innately familiar with the responsibilities, demands and the importance of this position, I am excited to see someone brought on full time to be solely focused on this important endeavor,” said Udpa. “This position is critical to facilitating collaboration and further strengthening the connection between MSU’s academic and research excellence and Michigan’s mobility industry, and I believe Judd has the prior experience and knowledge to excel in this role.”
Herzer most recently served as director of strategic policy for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Prior to that, he served as the infrastructure and technology policy adviser for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, among holding many other state and policy positions. A major success for Herzer has been facilitating the creation of the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and managing the Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification. He also helped initiate the United States’ first autonomous vehicle corridor from Detroit to Ann Arbor and negotiated several public-private partnerships to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Michigan, ranging from servicing freight traffic along commercial corridors to family-friendly scenic routes and state parks to North America’s first wireless charging road. Additionally, he supported the launch of new signature workforce training programs to help prepare Michiganders for tomorrow’s jobs in the mobility and electrification sector.
“This transformation that we’re seeing play out in the mobility sector is exhilarating and something I am incredibly passionate about,” said Herzer. “It’s an honor to now serve as the mobility director for MSU and be in a position to help the university, state and industry leap into the new era of mobility.”
... Learn more Here.
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National Geographic Society - Explorer Level 1 Funding
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Grant Amount: $20k
Deadline:
4/11/2024
Category: Natural Sciences; Science; Agriculture & Natural Resources; Arts & Culture; Climate & Environment.
Link to Opportunity
Additional Information: The National Geographic Society funds individuals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology that align with one or more of our focus areas. And we don’t just support their incredible work. The Society actively seeks to help them network, connect, and learn with National Geographic and each other, empower them with cutting-edge tools, technology, and training, and further their impact and recognition through our storytelling. National Geographic Explorers are exceptional individuals in their fields who receive funding and support from the Society to illuminate and protect our world through their work in science, exploration, education, and storytelling, within National Geographic’s focus areas:
- Ocean
- Land
- Wildlife
- Human Histories & Cultures
- Human Ingenuity
Level I grants are designed for individuals who may be earlier in their career, those looking to establish themselves better in their field, those seeking mentorship from others in their field and beyond, or those who want to grow their network and enhance their impact by joining a global community of National Geographic Explorers. This opportunity is best suited for individuals who have the potential and desire to make significant positive contributions to their field by leveraging the funding, capacity, and additional support provided by the National Geographic Society and connections to other Explorers. These grants are highly competitive, and priority will be given to applicants who thoughtfully demonstrate how joining the Explorer Community will help to advance their career.
... Learn more Here.
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International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) - Research on Online Gambling & Potential Harms
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Grant Amount: Up to $172.5k (Plus 15% F&A)
Deadline: September 29, 2023
Category: Medical & Health Sciences; Neuroscience; Social Science; Technology; AI; Data Science; Computer Science
Link to Opportunity
Additional Information: The ICRG invites scientists to submit proposals to investigate the risks of online gambling in the U.S. and strategies for minimizing harm. Although open to a wide range of topics, the following are potential areas for grant applications:
- Creating models for identifying behavioral markers of gambling problems among internet players in general and among specific bettors (sports wagering, casino games, for example) to distinguish players with gambling problems from players with no problems.
- Identifying the most valid and reliable algorithms to detect problem gambling patterns.
- Evaluating responsible gambling strategies used by online gaming companies for safety and effectiveness; for example, pop-up warnings, self-exclusion and self-imposed limits on time and money spent gambling.
- Testing the effectiveness of responsible gambling messaging with customers such as warning messages when self-imposed limits on budget and time have been exceeded.
The ICRG will award one grant for this RFP. Domestic or international, public or private, non-profit or for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for ICRG funding. The Principal Investigator must have a PhD, MD, or other terminal degree.
... Learn more Here.
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National Geographic Society - Level II Explorer Funding
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Grant Amount: Up to $100k
Deadline: April 11, 2024
Category: Natural Sciences; Science; Agriculture & Natural Resources; Arts & Culture; Climate & Environment.
Link to Opportunity
Additional Information: The National Geographic Society funds individuals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology that align with one or more of our focus areas. And we don’t just support their incredible work. The Society actively seeks to help them network, connect, and learn with National Geographic and each other, empower them with cutting-edge tools, technology, and training, and further their impact and recognition through our storytelling. National Geographic Explorers are exceptional individuals in their fields who receive funding and support from the Society to illuminate and protect our world through their work in science, exploration, education, and storytelling, within National Geographic’s focus areas:
- Ocean
- Land
- Wildlife
- Human Histories & Cultures
- Human Ingenuity
If you are more established in your field, have previously received a National Geographic Society grant, or are seeking a higher level of funding, you may apply for a Level II Grant.
You are not required to have previously received a National Geographic Society grant to apply for this opportunity. These grants are highly competitive and reserved for select projects that push boundaries to achieve significant and tangible impact in your field. Projects can be up to two years long. At this funding level, grantees will provide mentorship to others within the Explorer community, contribute their expertise, and may participate in relevant speaking engagements upon request.
... Learn more Here.
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American Heart Association – Second Century Early Faculty Independence Award
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Grant Amount: $300K
Deadline: LOI due October 3, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. CT
Link to Opportunity
Additional Information: AHA’s Second Century Early Faculty Independence Awards will support highly promising investigators in the early years of their first professional appointment as they address one of several possible areas of critical, emerging priority. Suggested thematic areas of research focus include:
- Implementation Research: Implementation research is scientific inquiry into questions concerning implementation – the act of carrying an intention into effect, which in health research can be policies, programs, or individual practices (collectively called interventions).
- Technology-driven health care and diagnostics including artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches, telemedicine, biosensors and wearables.
- Novel and emerging therapeutics, including genome editing therapies, regenerative therapies, and bioengineered foods.
- Environmental impacts on health, including direct and indirect effects.
- Research and solutions for issues affecting again populations and the shrinking healthcare work force.
Applicants may propose a research topic other than those noted above, provided a strong rationale is made for research on that topic as a critical/emerging topic for the next century. Research in any scientific domain including basic, translational, clinical and implementation research will be considered.
At the time of application, PI must have a MD, PhD, DO, DVM, DDS, or equivalent post-baccalaureate doctoral degree and be up to (and including) an assistant professorship (or equivalent).
... Learn more Here.
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Constellation invites applications for E2 Energy to Educate grants program
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Deadline:
October 1, 2023
Description: Constellation invites applications for its E2 Energy to Educate grants program. It awards grants to support hands-on student projects focusing on equity in energy, sustainability as a lifestyle, and a sustainable world.
Through the program, grants will be awarded in support of projects designed to reach at least 100 students that align with the program’s innovation themes:
- Equity in Energy: With intentionality, we can increase diverse perspectives and representation in energy careers and reach underserved communities with clean energy innovations. Sample topics include energy careers and workforce development, energy projects for underserved communities, and environmental justice.
- Sustainability as a Lifestyle: New technologies can power us into a cleaner energy future via electrification and sustainable choices. Sample topics include electric vehicles, buses, clean energy choices, onsite generation and storage, smart home energy tech, energy efficiency, and home energy data.
- A Sustainable World: Innovative technologies and climate advocacy are helping achieve a carbon-free future. Sample topics include low-carbon energy, clean energy sources and technologies, energy advocacy, sustainability program design, waste-to-energy, combined cycle biomass, onsite generation and storage, energy efficiency, and fuel cells.
The program will award grants of up to $25,000 for grades 6-12 and up to $50,000 for colleges and universities.
For complete program guidelines, application instructions, and information about previous grant awardees, see the Constellation website.
Link to complete RFP
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DOE - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – Mitigating Emissions from Marginal Conventional Wells
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Sponsor: Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Description: The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make funds available to eligible States for the purpose of mitigating methane emissions from marginal conventional wells (MCWs) by providing financial assistance to operators/well owners to voluntarily and permanently plug and abandon MCWs (including elements of environmental restoration required to comply with applicable State or Federal plugging and abandonment standards and regulations) on non-Federal lands as well as monitor methane emissions from MCWs.
Estimated Total Program Funding: $350m
Award Ceiling: $101.554m
Award Floor: $126.159k
Deadline: September 30, 2023
... Learn more Here.
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National Fish & Wildlife Foundation - Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund
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Grant Amount: $150k to $400k
Deadline: September 28, 2023
Category: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Link to Opportunity
Additional Information: Recognizing the need for a coordinated, public-private approach to addressing the stormwater, habitat and public-use issues in the Southeast Michigan region, seven corporate, foundation and government funders have joined together to create the Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund (Fund). The Fund will award grants to help increase the resilience of communities and natural resources in Southeast Michigan by reducing the impact of stormwater, improving water quality, enhancing habitat, and increasing the accessibility and usability of public green space and natural areas. Grants will be awarded in two categories:
- expanding green stormwater infrastructure and enhancing public space and
- improving habitat quality, connectivity and accessibility.
The Fund desires to support projects that meaningfully engage and benefit low-income and communities of color. The Fund recognizes that these communities are often disproportionately impacted by climate change and associated environmental issues of special concern for the Fund, including stormwater runoff, combined sewer overflows and associated flooding and access to safe public greenspace and natural areas. The Fund will prioritize investments that seek to address these impacts while also meaningfully engaging communities to achieve benefits for the environment and people.
... Learn more Here.
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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation - Prevention
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Grant Amount: Up to $5m
Deadline: LOI by September 29, 2023
Category: Neuroscience; Biomedical Sciences; Drug Development; Medical & Health Sciences
Link to Opportunity
Additional Information: The ADDF seeks to support studies of cognitive symptoms due to health conditions, comparative effectiveness research, and epidemiological studies that probe whether the use or choice of drugs alters the risk for dementia or cognitive decline. This prevention RFP supports:
- Studies of Cognitive Decline and Risk Reduction
- Comparative Effectiveness Research
- Studies Leveraging the Consortium of Cohorts for Alzheimer's Prevention Action (CAPA)
Drug mechanisms or modes of action: Novel drug mechanisms and modes of action related to the biology of aging and other emerging therapeutic areas for dementia are considered high priority. These include, but are not limited to:
- Epigenetics
- Inflammation
- Mitochondrial & metabolic function
- Neuroprotection
- Proteostasis
- Synaptic activity and neurotransmitters
- Vascular function
- Other mechanisms and modes of action related to the biology of aging (e.g. senescent cells)
- Other novel mechanisms or modes of action that are supported by compelling evidence demonstrating a rational biological connection to the disease process
Please note: Anti-amyloid approaches (e.g., anti-amyloid aggregation, beta-amyloid vaccines, beta- or gamma-secretase inhibitors) and cholinesterase inhibitor proposals will not be considered
... Learn more Here.
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DER's Week (at-a-glance) as of 9/01/2023
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In Progress
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Open tickets
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Just-in-Time activities
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88
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Research proposals in progress*
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5
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Fee For Service proposals
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2
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Gift proposals
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26%
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% Change from last week
- As you can see above from DER’s Week (at-a-glance) table, this week we saw a significant increase in activity reaching a "near peak" number of active tickets for 2023.
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Description: DER has a catalog of research and funding seminars available on demand. Seminar topics range from critical instruction for new faculty through advanced training for senior research faculty. These presentations include instruction from experts regarding themes that include best practices in research, MSU policy, sponsor compliance, industry specific seminars, and more. Check them out today and utilize this incredible resource to help streamline your proposal development and promote success in your research. Watch now on demand!!!
Recent seminar presentations include:
- DER is Here to Help (proposal & proposal development resources geared to promote success)
- Tips for Writing a Persuasive Grant Proposal (grant writing to ‘sell’ a project to funders)
- Finding Funding (tips for finding funding to support your research)
- Roles and Responsibilities (tips for understanding roles and responsibilities at each stage of the project)
- CAREER Award Workshop - Session 1 (best practices and strategies for producing successful NSF Career proposals)
- And many more…
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Internal Funding Notifications & News |
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Does effort reporting for your grants and contracts seem more cumbersome than it should be? CGA has compiled a very
helpful list of answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Topics range from reporting deadlines, to resolving errors, and everything in between!
As you peruse this list, you might notice that there is a dedicated email address for any questions or issues you may have when submitting effort reporting. Please use effortreporting@cga.msu.edu to expedite service.
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External Sponsor Notifications & News |
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Ongoing Updates and Posts |
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NAMC Opportunities |
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Ongoing Updates and Posts |
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Press Releases and Funding Opportunities |
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U.S. Department of Defense |
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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National Institutes of Health |
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National Science Foundation |
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Office of Naval Research |
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Research in Germany - Land of Ideas |
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U.S. Department of Energy |
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United States Department of Agriculture |
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