DER Weekly Newsletter, May 8th, 2020


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May 8th, 2020

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		Weekly In Progress Report

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		MTRAC Computing Innovation proposals due June 30, 2020
		The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing Technologies is a statewide program that funds translational research applications. Click here to learn more about this funding opportunity.

		NIFA: Equipment Grant Program (EGP)
		The Equipment Grant Program (EGP) serves to increase access to shared-use food and agricultural sciences’ special purpose equipment/instruments for applied research at institutions of higher education, including State Cooperative Extension Systems. Click here to learn more about this funding opportunity.

		Seminar: Conceptualizing the Broader Impacts of your Research
		University Outreach and Engagement invites Faculty, Academic Staff, and Graduate Students to a seminar on Conceptualizing and Assessing the Broader Impacts of Your Research on Monday, May 18, 2020 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.

		The transition to FORMS-F is nearly upon us!
		For all applications with due dates on or after May 25, 2020, proposals will need to be submitted using the new FORMS-F. NOT-OD-20-026 provides information and resources, including a summary of changes for this update. Click here to learn more.

		Reactivating On-Site Research Operations at MSU During COVID-19: Preparing the Next Stages.
		In preparation for reactivation of on-site research at MSU, OSVPRI has prepared a detailed document. Click here to learn more.

		Octopus may be the key to 'Smart Prosthetics'
		Galit Pelled, the Michigan State University neuroscientist and neuroengineer has received a $2.35 million National Institutes of Health grant to analyze the impulses that drive the infinitely complex movements of an octopuses’ eight arms. Click here to learn more.

		MSU Evaluators' Network
		The MSU Evaluators' Network meets on a regular basis to build a community of practice around evaluation. Look for a future session that showcases evaluation @ MSU including research proposal resources. For more information contact Miles McNall at McNall@msu.edu.

New and Improved All Award Search Tool Now Available

By Andrew Cascaddan and Stacy Salisbury, CGA

Many of you across campus loved the "All Search" tool that was previously available on the OSP/CGA website. "All Award Search" can be found in the Frequently Used Tools section of the home page, or in either of the Preaward or Postaward Toolbox menus available on each page you visit. Click here to learn more!

Working From Home With Help!

To brighten everyone's week, DER is going to feature staff working from home with their furry friends who assist them! This week meet Max and his dog Windsor. Windsor is a 4-year-old English Goldendoodle. He has been beyond excited to have the family home every day. It has been a dream come true.

If you would like to nominate a faculty member and their pets (or yourself!), email gatesmax@msu.edu

DER's Proposal Volume

The chart above shows DER's Proposal Volume as of 5/8/2020.

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DER Seminars

For more info please contact: Max Gates at gatesmax@msu.edu

Link to participate by Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/779064901

RSVP is encouraged: https://broaderimpactsmsu.eventbrite.com

Miss the Last Seminar? Watch it Here!

This seminar is an overview of the Effort Reporting system at MSU. Meghan Cartwright will discuss why we have effort reports, who needs an effort report, and then look at the system to better understand how to certify an effort report. Additionally, she will talk about Committed Effort versus Committed Cost Share with a look at how these percentages are determined.