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[Power-Packed Resource #0101] – Success in your research — utilize DECS (and MSU IT) to leverage technology |
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In this second installment of “Power-Packed Resources,” we continue to provide resources that will help strengthen your success in securing research funding and connect you with outstanding resources to promote your research. Today we feature [Power-Packed Resource #0101] Division of Engineering Computing Services (DECS)
and MSU IT.
Google explains, “0s and 1s are the foundational language of computers. Known as ‘binary code,’ they are the means by which AI systems process information.” In research, the foundation of success is access to technology and knowledgeable experts who can help utilize existing tools/technology and promote new tools/technology and resources to open doors to advancements that haven’t been accomplished before.
One dynamic winning advantage that has enabled research success within the College of Engineering is the available tech support and resources. Unlike many other MSU colleges, EGR receives onsite support through DECS. DECS provides IT support for the administrative, research and academic needs of the College of Engineering at Michigan State University -- including the computing and networking infrastructure.
The services offered to the College of Engineering faculty, staff and students include:
- Network storage and backups
- Wireless and wired networks
- Many common and engineering-specific software packages
- IT security
- Resources for web and database hosting
- Application development
- Checkout equipment such as laptops, video cameras, and projectors
- Assistance with the quoting and purchasing of computer hardware and accessories
- Knowledge and experts who can help troubleshoot IT needs in your research
- And much more…
DECS is your one stop shop for other services including digital communication, multimedia & web development, poster printing, storage, web & database support, computer servers, equipment support, remote access, software needs, security, and assessment of technology needs associated with your current and future research. DECS also works as your bridge to other technology support teams and resources outside the college.
In addition to the vast resources and support provided by DECS, MSU researchers have access to support from MSU IT (Technology at MSU). MSU IT supports your technology needs and provides services supporting the institution's research activities, including advanced or specialized storage and applications, research data services and software, and lab management systems. These research specific support descriptions can be found here. MSU IT (Mission) enables the University’s excellence in education, research, and outreach through the delivery of world-class information technology solutions.
These valuable technology resources will open doors to new ideas to enhance your research endeavors. Join us next week for another “Power-Packed” resource that will help strengthen your success in securing new research funding and connect you with outstanding resources to magnify your research. Remember DER is here to help. If you have specific questions related to this “Power-Packed” resource or related to your upcoming proposal, please send an email to proposals@egr.msu.edu.
Article by: Robert Nelsen DER Research Administrator
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SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, October 24th from 12-1PM EDT,
DER presents Staff Support for Sponsored Funding - understanding roles
and responsibilities (Dean's Conference Room (3405A EB) & virtually
(Zoom)). We all expect new faculty each semester, but what about the
staff? DER invites all unit administrators and FOs who help to
administer sponsored research projects to a seminar geared just for you.
After all, it’s both departmental staff and DER that make up the pit
crew that keeps the sponsored funding race moving. DER will provide a
brief overview of the services we provide, and we want to hear from
departmental staff regarding your role in administering sponsored
funding. Meet your cohorts from the various offices, enjoy lunch, and
discuss how we can make the process run even more efficiently. Together
we will “optimize power” to collect more checkered flags printed with
dollar signs! Show up with your glove box full of questions and an empty
gas tank! We hope to see you there!
Lunch will be provided!
... Learn more Here.
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Spotlight Opportunities & Information |
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Annick Anctil's solar energy research receives national attention
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Annick Anctil stresses public outreach to debunk solar panel misinformation
An MSU College of Engineering researcher has received national media exposure for her expertise in solar panels and renewable energy.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Annick Anctil was recently featured in Inside Climate News for a story entitled "A Reality Check About Solar Panel Waste and the Effects on Human Health."
Anctil said science shows that solar panels installed in rural areas are safe and aren't made with chemicals that are harmful to people and livestock.
She encourages the science and engineering communities to do a better job sharing facts about solar panels so the public has an better understanding of how safely they are made.
Anctil's comments and the Inside Climate News story are in response to a Nature.com essay entitled "Unfounded Concerns About Photovoltaic Module Toxicity and Waste are Slowing Decarbonization."
For more about Anctil and her research, visit the Sustainable Energy Systems page. The website includes details about her most recent projects and publications.
... Learn more Here.
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What’s hot in science? Check out NSF research news through October 18, 2023 |
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NSF NEWS
Keep up with today’s research news from the U.S. National Science Foundation. This is a daily look at noteworthy scientific findings from researchers around the country.
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DOE – Climate Resilience Centers Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003181)
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Climate Resilience Centers (CRC) - Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0003181
Total Estimated Funding: $5M
Deadline for Pre Applications (required):
Pre-Applications must be submitted by an authorized institutional representative December 14, 2023 at 5:00pm ET
Deadline for Applications: March 7, 2024 at 11:59pm ET
Description: The DOE Office of Science program in Biological and Environmental Research (BER) hereby announces its interest in applications from the scientific community for Climate Resilience Centers (CRCs) that will improve the availability and utility of BER research, data, models, and capabilities to address climate resiliency, particularly by underrepresented or vulnerable communities. These science-based predictive tools and methods are critically needed to inform policies and plans for strengthening the security and resilience of critical infrastructure and natural resources.
CRCs will extend DOE climate science, capabilities, and research by supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), non-R1 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and emerging research institutions to address regional resilience needs and impacts on natural, socioeconomic, and/or built systems and their intersections. CRCs also aim to foster capacity at regional and local scales by connecting with affected communities and stakeholders to translate basic research into actionable science to enhance climate resilience, as well as to identify research priorities for future DOE investments. CRCs will form a nucleus for building and empowering a future pool of local talent and expertise, including young scientists, engineers, and technicians, to address local resilience challenges and inform equitable solutions. CRCs will leverage ongoing DOE climate science and capabilities that exist at currently supported DOE national laboratories and universities, and build two-way engagement between DOE funded research and community stakeholders for improved climate resilience responses.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), non-R1 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and emerging research institutions are eligible to apply as single institution applicants or the lead of a multi-institutional team. Please see the funding opportunity for agency contacts and more details.
Information Webinar: A webinar will be held to provide information to the community on the Climate Resilience Centers FOA. November 6, 2023, at 12 pm EST. Registration requested for the webinar. Register for the Webinar at this link.
... Learn more Here.
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BSF Research Grants - Deadlines extended
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Dear Colleague:
The State of Israel is facing difficult and challenging times. Given the situation, the deadline for submission of applications to the BSF Research Grants program has been extended to December 18, 2023. The deadline for submission of applications to the Prof. Rahamimoff Travel Grants for Young Scientists (PhD students) program has been extended to January 8, 2024.
We at BSF are more committed than ever to bolstering the exceptionally resilient Israeli scientific community, nurturing the many inspiring collaborations with U.S. partners, and upholding the core values of truth, humanity, and justice that are the cornerstones of academia and our shared mission.
Hoping for more peaceful days ahead. Sincerely,
Dr. Heni Haring
Assistant Director
United States - Israel Binational Science Foundation
16 Hartum Street
P.O.Box 45086
Har Hotzvim
Jerusalem 91450 Israel
Tel: 972-2-5828239, Ext 205
www.bsf.org.il
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Amazon - Call for Proposals: Amazon Research Awards Fall 2023
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Deadline: Apply before Nov. 1, 2023
Description: Amazon Research Awards (ARA)
is announcing the fall 2023 call for proposals for the following topics: AI for Information Security; Automated Reasoning; AWS AI, AWS Cryptography and Privacy; Distributed Database Systems; and Sustainability. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. PT on Nov. 1, 2023.
Proposals will be reviewed for the quality of their scientific content, creativity, and potential for impact at scale. Proposals related to theory, practice, and novel new techniques are all welcome.
ARA provides grant recipients unrestricted funds and AWS promotional credits. Funded projects are assigned an Amazon research contact, and recipients also receive training resources, including AWS tutorials and hands-on sessions with Amazon scientists and engineers.
Before applying, researchers are encouraged to visit the ARA website and read the frequently asked questions for more specific program information.
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EGLE - funding available for enhancing grid resiliency
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Description: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE), is now accepting applications for Grid Resiliency Program grants. EGLE is offering over $16.3M in matching grants to accelerate investments in the electric grid and improve Michigan’s electric reliability and resilience. Michigan’s grid is at risk due to an aging infrastructure.
The Grid Resiliency Program aims to reduce the risk of weather-related disasters on critical facilities and outages for disadvantaged communities, which can be mitigated by grid hardening investments, microgrids, and other programs that address grid resilience. Hardening the grid for extreme storms is generally a twofold process, including investments in more aggressive vegetation management and strengthening the power system. Climate change is causing intensified storm events, resulting in adverse effects on trees, which will require a change in how rights-of-ways are maintained.
This enhanced maintenance and hardening of grid infrastructure are called for in Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s MI Healthy Climate Plan, which lays out a broad vision for fulfilling the Governor's commitment for Michigan to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan focuses on actions between now and 2030 that:
- Respond to environmental injustices.
- Improve the reliability of the electric grid.
- Electrify the transportation sector.
- Repair and decarbonize buildings.
- Encourage innovation in the industry.
- Protect Michigan's land and water.
See the new MI Healthy Climate Portal to learn more. The Grid Resiliency Program is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Section 40101(d) – Formula Grants to States and Indian Tribes for Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid, and will provide funding to improve resilience and to enhance the reliability to their electric grids.
Eligible applicants include electricity providers physically located in Michigan, specifically investor-owned utilities, cooperative utilities, and municipal utilities. The total amount of funding will be divided between large operators (LO) and small operators (SO). LO, defined as utilities selling more than 4 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity annually, are eligible for 50 percent of the available funds. SO, defined as utilities selling not more than 4 TWh of electricity per year, are eligible for the remaining 50 percent of the funds.
LO must provide a minimum of 100 percent (1:1) match of the total requested grant funds. SO must provide a minimum (1/3) match of the total requested grant funds.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) and other information about this funding opportunity are available on the Grid Resiliency Web page. To apply, submit an Online Application through Survey Monkey by no later than November 17, 2023.
Questions on this RFP may be submitted by email to Lauren Magirl at MagirlL@Michigan.gov.
... Learn more Here.
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EGLE - funding available for the Community Energy Management Program
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Description: The Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Energy Unit is now accepting
applications for the Community Energy Management Program. The purpose of
this program is to help communities improve energy management and
accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The Community Energy Management Program will promote energy waste
reduction, drive the adoption of renewable energy, and advance Michigan
on its path to carbon neutrality by 2050, as stated in the MI Healthy Climate Plan.
Grant funding is available to local governments, tribal governments,
and other public-service entities for energy-related projects. A minimum
of $150k in funding is expected to be available for this program now,
with additional funding expected to be available upon the U.S.
Department of Energy’s approval of EGLE’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Formula Application.
The maximum grant award for the Community Energy Management Program
is $25k per applicant. Applications will be accepted and processed on a
first come, first served basis according to program priorities.
The Request for Proposals and other information about this funding opportunity are available on the Community Energy Management Program Webpage.
Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Cody Evans at EvansC26@Michigan.gov.
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DOE – Atmospheric System Research Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003194)
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Atmospheric System Research (ASR) - Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0003194
Total Estimated Funding: $12M
Deadline for Pre-Applications (required): November 30, 2023 at 5:00pm ET
Deadline for Applications: February 13, 2024 at 11:59pm ET
Description: The DOE SC program in Biological and Environmental Research (BER) hereby announces its interest in receiving applications for Atmospheric System Research (ASR) within BER’s Earth and Environmental Systems Sciences Division (EESSD). ASR supports research on key cloud, aerosol, precipitation, and radiative transfer processes that affect the Earth’s radiative balance and hydrological cycle, especially processes that limit the predictive ability of regional and global models.
This FOA solicits research grant applications for observational, data analysis, and/or modeling studies that use observations supported by BER, including the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility, to improve understanding and model representation of: 1) Aerosol processes at ARM sites; 2) Convective cloud processes; 3) Aerosol and cloud processes from ARM’s Eastern Pacific Cloud Aerosol Precipitation Experiment (EPCAPE); and 4) Mixed-phase cloud and ice cloud processes. All research supported by awards under this FOA is intended to benefit the public through increasing our understanding of the Earth system. Please see the funding opportunity for agency contacts and more details.
Information Webinar: A webinar will be held to provide information to the community on the Atmospheric System Research FOA. November 9, 2023 at 12 pm EST. Register for the Webinar at this link.
... Learn more Here.
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The Wellcome Trust - Discovery Research funding opportunities
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Description: We offer researchers from different
backgrounds the resources they need to take on big questions and
overcome barriers to progress by funding ambitious, curiosity-driven
research across a range of academic disciplines.
What is the remit for discovery research?
- Career Development Awards
- Next deadline: 16 November 2023 - Funding for mid-career researchers
from any discipline who have the potential to be international research
leaders.
- Discovery Awards
- Next deadline: 21 November 2023 - Funding for established researchers
and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative
research ideas.
- Early-Career Awards
- Next deadline: 15 February 2024 - Funding for early-career
researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research
identity.
Click to view Your latest Research Update for October 2023.
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Halo - Current Opportunities
Deadline November 30:
Private Company - Caffeine and nootropics research for cognition and energy - We are seeking tools, collaboration, and subject matter expertise to help understand the effects of caffeine and nootropics on cognitive and energy related outcomes in the context of a caffeinated beverage.
Private Company - Treatment and prevention of chronic inflammatory skin conditions - We are seeking therapeutic or preventative approaches to chronic inflammatory skin conditions (e.g., atopic dermatitis/eczema and allergic dermatitis) that can achieve long duration of modulated disease progression or severity. We are open to research in the proof-of-concept phase or more mature solutions that show the potential to reduce inflammation for 6+ months.
BASF - 'Point-of-Care' tool for DNA/RNA detection - We are seeking new 'point-of-care' tools for detection of DNA and/or RNA features in plant material for routine use in non-lab settings.
BASF - Modeling plants to create a 'digital twin' - We are seeking graph-based building and querying technologies that can be applied to model plants. We are also looking for methods to integrate data from different physiological levels and different conditions.
Private Company - Genome editing with CRISPR in vegetable crops - We are seeking a single base genome editing with CRISPR in vegetable crops for known candidate genes.
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University Outreach and Engagement - Fall Series for Faculty Practitioners: Special Topics in Community-Engaged Learning
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Attention: Faculty, Academic Staff, and Instructors, New to or Experienced with Community-Engaged Learning
Community-engaged learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community partnerships with instruction and critical reflection to enrich the student learning experience, teach civic and social responsibility, and strengthen communities. Implementation strategies range from direct service to advocacy to research to philanthropy and more! Through presentation and discussion, attendees will learn how to get started or enhance what they are already doing and connect to a network of peers and resource supports. If you are interested but unable to attend or would like one-on-one consulting, please email the Center for Community Engaged Learning's academic programs team to discuss ideas, plans, and/or partnership support. Contact Michelle Snitgen, msnitgen@msu.edu, or Stephanie Brewer, sbrewer@msu.edu. Participants can register for one workshop or all sessions.
Community Conversations: The Elements of Community Partnerships
Monday, November 13, 2023 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (EST) | Location: Zoom
Description:
This session will discuss elements of strong partnerships to effectively co-create community-engaged learning opportunities for students. Hear examples of successful faculty/community partnerships, discuss considerations for initiating and sustaining partnerships, and explore resources to assist you in partnership development or enhancement.
Community-Engaged Learning in the Classroom: Rubrics, Reflections, and Resources
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) | Location: Zoom
Description:
This session will discuss creative examples, strategies for grading, and best practices for leading students to reflect upon and make meaning of their community-engaged learning experiences. Hear from faculty peers, dialogue with colleagues, and leave with new ideas to enhance student learning and complement your teaching practices.
... Learn more Here.
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Federal, State, and Foundation Funding
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Resources for finding Federal, State and Foundation funding opportunities.
... Learn more Here.
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DER's Week (at-a-glance) as of 10/20/2023
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In Progress
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Open tickets
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Planned proposals--need PPFs
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Just-in-Time activities
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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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4
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Gift proposals
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2024!
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Bonus Statistic(s): Three research proposals are already in progress for 2024--one each in February, March, and April! EGR faculty are already 'blazing a trail' for 2024!
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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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