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Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Public Accessibility Request Form

  • Welcome to the FCOI Public Accessibility Request form. Please complete this form to request information on a FCOI indentified on or after 8/24/12 related to Senior/Key investigators associated with a Public Health Service (PHS) funded award.

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Scholarship Facilitation Fund Spring 2018

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2018 Scholarship Facilitation Fund (SFF) Awards. Funding support totaling $50,950 will be granted to 30 exciting faculty projects.

The SFF program offers crucial support to faculty research, scholarly activities, creative works, and interdisciplinary initiatives. These competitive awards provide up to $2000 to assist faculty in the initiation, completion, or advancement of these projects.

Additional information about the program, including the guidelines and application form, are available on the OVPR website. The deadline for the Fall 2018 awards is June 1, 2018.

The Spring 2018 SFF awardees are:

Jorge Aguero, Economics, Does Educating Girls Promote Long-Run Economic Development? Evidence from Zimbabwe

Ellen Carillo, English, Teaching Readers in Post-Truth America

Andrea Celli, Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, Hagar’s Suffering: A Counter-Reformist Subject. The Roman Patronage, and the Invention of ‘Abrahamic Religions’

Amanda Denes, Communication, Testing the Moderating Effects of Genotypic Variation on the Brain Mechanisms of Empathy

Shareen Hertel, Political Science, Tethered Fates: Promoting Cooperation between Communities and Corporations

Stephanie Kennedy, School of Social Work, Attitudes Toward Ex-offenders: An Exploration of Felt and Enacted Stigma

Kyounghae Kim, School of Nursing, Factors Associated with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Administration: Findings of a Retrospective Study of Pediatric Clinics in Connecticut

Alexander Kovner, Physics, Quasi Collectivity in Proton-proton Collisions at High Energy

Brenda Kurz, School of Social Work, The Development of an Interprofessional Pain Management Group Using Interviews with Key Informants

Fred Lee, Political Science, Extraordinary Racial Politics: Four Events in the Informal Constitution of the United States

Seok-woo Lee, Materials Science and Engineering, Superelasticity and Cryogenic Linear Shape Memory Effects of CaFe2As2

Kathryn Libal, School of Social Work, Citizen Mobilization and New Solidarities Opposing European and US Restrictionism

Margaret Lloyd, School of Social Work, Assessing CAPTA State Plans: A Policy Implementation Evaluation

James Magnuson, Psychological Sciences, Interaction in Spoken Word Recognition Models: Feedback Helps

Samuel Martínez, El Instituto, 2018 Eyzaguirre Lecture: Professor Fernando Rosenberg, Brandeis

Melissa McKinney, Natural Resources and the Environment, Validating a Commercially Available Canine Multiplex Cytokine Assay Kit to Measure and Quantify Polar Bear Cytokines

Stuart Miller, Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, From Temple to Home to Community: The Survival and Transformation of Ancient Jewish Life in the Wake of Destruction

Spencer Nyholm, Molecular and Cell Biology, Reproductive System Symbiotic Bacteria are Conserved between Two Distinct Populations of Euprymna scolopes from Oahu, Hawaii

Michael Orwicz, Art and Art History, Museums of Memory: Justice and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Latin America

Linda Pescatello, Kinesiology, Using the Immediate Blood Pressure Benefits of Exercise to Improve Exercise Adherence: A Pilot Study (PULSE)

Daisy Reyes, Sociology, How Colleges Shape Latino Experiences Before and After Graduation

Lisa Werkmeister Rozas, School of Social Work, Stewarding the Social Work Profession in the Area of Diversity: The Role of Doctoral Education

Ilya Sochnikov, Physics, Conference: Entangled Orders and Quantum Criticality

Angela Starkweather, School of Nursing, An Exploratory Analysis of Circulating Endocannabinoid-related Lipidome Associated with the Transition from Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain

Scott Stephenson, Geography, Geography Colloquium Series

Steven Szczepanek, Pathobiology, Role of the AP-1 Transcription Factors in Long-term Immunity to Pneumococcal Vaccines

Judith Thorpe, Art and Art History, Like A Whisper, Limited Edition Portfolio, by the Hadrian’s Wall Working Group

Nathaniel Trumbull, Geography, Coastal Perspectives Lecture Series, Avery Point Campus

Miriam Valdovinos, School of Social Work, Health Effects Related to Intimate Partner Violence Impacting Undocumented Latina Immigrant Women

Ryan Watson, Human Development and Family Studies, LGBTQ+ Sexual Health: Foundational Investigations for Improving Health & Well-being of Vulnerable Populations

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Scholarship Facilitation Fund Fall 2018

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2018 Scholarship Facilitation Fund (SFF) Awards. Funding support totaling $52,791.77 will be granted to 36 exciting faculty projects. An additional $7,950.00 in matching funds will be granted to support a number of research symposia / colloquia.

The SFF program offers crucial support to faculty research, scholarly activities, creative works, and interdisciplinary initiatives. These competitive awards provide up to $2000 to assist faculty in the initiation, completion, or advancement of these projects.

Additional information about the program, including the guidelines and application form, are available on the OVPR website. The deadline for the Spring 2019 awards is December 1, 2018. Note that this is a change from previous competitions to allow adequate time for application processing before awards are effective on January 1.

The Fall 2018 SFF awardees are:

Daniel Adler, Anthropology, Tracking the Earliest Dispersal of Humans from Africa at Haghtanak-3, an Early Pleistocene Archaeological Site in Northern Armenia

Jorge Aguero, Economics and El Instituto, Can Inclusive Education Programs Reduce Racial and Gender Discrimination in the Labor Market?

Emma Amador, History (and El Instituto), Contesting Colonial Citizenship

Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Animal Science, Early and sustained application of probiotics to improve growth and performance in chickens

Brian Aneskievich, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Publication of a Critical Evaluation of Current Literature, Emerging Trends, and Future Research Foci for the Anti-Inflammatory Protein TNIP1

Alfredo Angeles-Boza, Chemistry, Mechanistic Studies of N2 Binding and Activation

Alexander Anievas, Political Science, Legacies of Fascism: Race and the Far-Right in the Making of the Cold War

Saraswathi Bellur Thandaveshwara, Communication, Media Psychophysiology Lecture and Workshop

Pamela Brown, English, The Diva’s Gift: The Italian Actress and the Shakespearean Stage

Brenda Brueggemann, English, Posting Mabel: An Epistolary Biography of Mabel Hubbard Bell

Clewiston Challenger, Educational Psychology, Dr. Challenger’s Transition to College Program for Student-Athletes (CTCPSA)

Chi-Ming Chen, Psychological Sciences, Neuronal oscillations in dysfunctions of obsessive-compulsive disorders

Ashwin Dani, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Visual Tracking Using Sparse Coding and Earth Mover’s Distance

Debanuj DasGupta, Geography, Precarious Transgender Subject and Shrinking Urban Spaces in Kolkata

Ana Maria Diaz-Marcos, Literatures, Cultures and Languages, Stages of Crisis: Spanish Women Playwrights in the 21st Century

Maria Gordina, Mathematics, Workshop “Functional inequalities in probability”

Solomiya Ivakhiv, Music, Singles and Doubles: Haydns, Mendelssohn and Hummel Double Concertos

Walter Krawec, Computer Science & Engineering, Numerical Tools for Practical Limited-Resource Quantum Cryptography

Maria LaRusso, Human Development and Family Studies, Intervening with Behaviorally Challenging Students in Schools: A Pilot Study of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions

Glen Macleod, English, Wallace Stevens and Surrealism—Public Lecture as part of “UConn Celebrates Wallace Stevens in Hartford”

Philip Mannheim, Physics, Sabbatical Research at Stanford University

Samuel Martinez, El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies, 2018 Mead Lecture: “Immigration in the Time of Trump”

Deborah McDonald, Nursing, The Analgesic Adverse Drug Response Measure: Development and Psychometric Testing

Matthew McKenzie, History, Breaking the Banks: Representation and Reality in New England Fisheries, 1866-1966.

Liansu Meng, Department of Literatures, Cultures & Languages, Man/Woman, Machine/Nature: Modern Chinese Poetry at the Intersection of Industrialism and Feminism (1915-1980)

Yonatan Morse, Political Science, Legislative Candidacy in Tough Environments: The Case of Cameroon

Nitis Mukhopadhyay, Statistics, Sabbatical Leave Fall 2018: Major Book Revision and Research Trips

Shayla Nunnally, Political Science, The Black Class Reunion Oral History Project

Kim Price-Glynn, Sociology, Contradictions of Caregiving: Negotiating Parenting, Child Care, and Labor

Sarah Reed, Animal Science, Alterations in insulin-like growth factor signaling in maternal and fetal placental tissues as a result of poor maternal nutrition

Barry Rosenberg, Art & Art History, Two International Centers for Contemporary Art: London and Paris

Marcus Rossberg, Philosophy and UConn Logic Group, Logic Group Colloquium

Susan Schneider, Philosophy, Designing the Mind: AI, Brain Enhancement, and the Nature of the Self

Matthew Singer, Political Science, PREPPS: The Political Representation, Parties and Presidents Survey

Christine Sylvester, Political Science, Commemorating War Defeat: Japan and Australia

Whitney Tabor, Psychology, Escape from Fraught States: Testing a Web-based Mechanism for the Study of Group Coordination

Brian Waddell, Political Science, Transcription of interview tapes

Lingling Wang, Finance, Textual Analysis on the Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Xiaodong Yan, Mathematics, Recent progress in multiscale nonlocal PDEs

Jing Zhao, Chemistry, Study of the electron transfer mechanism from colloidal quantum dots to molecular electron acceptors

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OVPR Research Bridge Funding

OVPR Research Bridge Funding Match Program

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) Research Bridge Funding Match Program, in partnership with departments and schools/colleges, provides short-term support to maintain critical elements of currently funded, productive research programs when they are faced with a gap in financial support, until pending funding is received.

Bridge funding can only be provided for established programs confronted with a funding gap. PIs seeking support for new projects are encouraged to apply to OVPR initiatives like the Scholarship Facilitation Fund and the Research Excellence Program. PIs seeking support for commercializing projects should apply for the SPARK Technology Commercialization Fund.

As a “match” program, OVPR bridge funds are intended to be the last piece of a funding plan that includes commitments from other sources, usually the PI’s IDC funds and support from departments, school/colleges, and centers/institutes totaling at least two-thirds of the total amount of the requested funding. The OVPR program will only consider funding requests for no more than one-third of the total amount needed by the PI. Please note that budget limits may restrict the OVPR’s ability to fund (or fully fund) every request received.

Eligibility/Guidelines

  • The OVPR Research Bridge Funding Match Program is open to faculty based at the Storrs/Regional Campuses. Faculty at UConn Health may apply to UCH Emergency Grant Program.
  • In order to be eligible for OVPR bridge funding, PIs must first secure the support of their department/center/institute and school/college.
  • As PI salary is excluded from this program, faculty who are dependent on grant support for their salary are not eligible to participate.
  • The project must contain elements that require maintenance in order for the program to continue once external funding is restored (e.g. the retention of key personnel such as postdocs and technicians and the maintenance of key resources such as animal care). Applications will not be considered for projects that do not contain such elements.
  • Bridge funding is typically limited to one year. If additional time is necessary, PIs must reapply at the end of the funding period.

Application Process

  • PIs who are exploring bridge funding must begin in the PI’s home department/institute/school/college. Please follow any processes established by your school/college for requesting bridge funding.
  • Once commitments for at least two-thirds of the requested budget have been secured, the PI can request that his/her dean seek the remaining funds from the OVPR.
  • OVPR bridge funding requests can only be initiated by the dean of the PI’s school/college. Requests submitted directly by PIs will not be considered.
  • Deans may send their request directly to Associate Vice President for Research Julie Schwager (schwager@uchc.edu).  Requests should identify the PI seeking funding, provide a justification for the request (e.g., overview of funding history, plan for securing external funding, and specific funding need during the bridge period), and should provide a basic breakdown of the funding commitments that have been secured.
  • Once the dean’s request has been received, the OVPR may reach out to the PI for additional materials.

Contact
If you have questions about the application process, the materials needed, or regarding a funded request, please contact Dr. Matt Mroz at research@uconn.edu or 860.486.6378.

START Preliminary Proof of Concept Fund

Overview

*Note: The START program held its final competition in May 2021.  No additional application cycles are anticipated*

Through a generous grant provided by the CT Next Higher Education Fund, the University of Connecticut (UConn) Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is administering a new early stage translational research funding program called the START Preliminary Proof-Of-Concept (PPOC) Fund. Under the grant, funding will be made available to investigators at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), University of Bridgeport (UB) and UConn.

The program aims to support the preliminary validation of innovative early stage technologies that have possible commercial potential and is designed to bring those technologies to a stage that may be more attractive for additional later stage translational funding support. We invite proposals for the START PPOC Fund from across all disciplines for early stage projects that may one day result in inventions and technologies that address unmet needs and have potential for commercial application.

The START PPOC Fund competition will accept written proposals on a quarterly basis and selections for funding will be made solely on a review of the written proposals by a selection committee composed of representatives from CCSU, SCSU, UB and UConn.

Important Dates (note: all deadlines are at 12PM (noon) on the date indicated.

All applications should be uploaded to the UConn Quest Portal by the given deadlines.  Applications from CCSU, SCSU, and UB may be submitted through the START program point-of-contact for your university (CCSU - Rod Waterman; SCSU - Amy Taylor; UB - Sherri Dente).  Please allow adequate time for applications to be processed and uploaded by your point of contact before the deadline.

 

Cycle Submission Date Award Notice Project Start Date
Q1 Cancelled in FY21 --- ---
Q2 November 1 November 30 December 1
Q3 February 15 March 15 March 15
Q4 May 1 May 30  June 1

Award Details

  • The CT Next Higher Education Fund has committed funding for START PPOC Fund for up to three years, contingent upon continued success in achieving program milestones and objectives.
  • START project awards will be up to $10K.
  • Awards are intended to be for scopes-of-work that can be completed in one year or less.
  • No cost extensions are possible for START awards, but are typically only approved when extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the PI exist.

    Eligibility

    The START program is available to faculty members with a primary, full-time appointment to CCSU, SCSU, UB UConn/UConn Health, within the following parameters:

    • Projects should be translational in nature (i.e., cannot be basic research). Very early stage projects are eligible, but should nevertheless have an obvious downstream commercial application.
    • The project need not have a related issued or pending patent or a submitted invention disclosure at the time of proposal submission.
    • Each START project will be governed by the IP policies of the PI’s home university.  START funding may be contingent on applicants reaching an agreement with their university regarding IP rights and/or other investment terms prior to awards being finalized.
    • Generally speaking, UConn-based START projects should have University-owned IP (or the potential to develop IP that will be University-owned) at their core.  If a UConn-based project is based on IP not assignable to the University, it can be eligible for START funding only if it has not already received funding from any source for commercialization activities.
    • Projects that have been previously funded by START may be eligible for one additional award. To be eligible:
      • PIs must submit a final report on the first START award before applying for a new award. This report will be reviewed by the selection committee before considering any new application.
      • The new START application must propose a new scope of work. The same set of activities will not be funded twice
      • PIs must submit a new, full application and compete for additional funding alongside new applicants. START awards will not be automatically renewed.
    • Faculty members that wish to apply for START funding will need to secure all necessary approvals for commitment of effort, use of recombinant DNA, use of animals, use of human subjects, etc., as required by their respective institutional policies and guidelines and any relevant local, state or federal regulations. All necessary protocols will need to be in place before funds are released.

    Budget Guidelines

    START Budget Guidelines

    • Allowable costs: graduate student stipends/summer support, postdoc salaries, other research assistant salaries, associated fringe costs, instrument use fees, materials and supplies, contractual services (external consultants or fee-for-service providers). Other commercialization-related costs not specified here or in the not-allowed list below should be listed in the budget and justified.
    • Not-allowable costs: faculty salary, large equipment acquisition costs, travel for the purpose of presenting research results, costs related to basic research aims, graduate tuition, any overhead or F&A.
    • Any changes to the budget of an awarded project must be approved in advance by the START program director. Requests for re-budgeting can be made to research@uconn.edu.
      Note: All contractual services and materials and supplies must be procured following the awardee’s respective university purchasing policies.

    Proposal Details

    Elements to include in the START proposal are included below. Applications exceeding the total page limit of 6 pages (1" margins, 11-12 pt font) will be returned without review. Proposals documents should be uploaded to the UConn Quest Portal in PDF format.

    • Applicant Information Form (basic information about the PI) - Available on Quest
      • Information needed: Name, Department, School/College, email, phone, academic rank, primary employer, grant funding status
    • START Application Form (information about the project and team, including a 1 page abstract/summary of the project) - Available on Quest
      • Information needed: Title, amount requested, Abstract/Lay Summary, Key words, Team Members and roles
    • Project Plan (Single PDF)
      • Proposal Narrative (2 pages)
        • Description and background of the potential innovation:
        • What problem or unmet need does the potential innovation target?
        • Are there any currently available products/technologies that target the same problem or unmet need?
        • If so, why is the proposed innovation is different from or better than those that are already available?
        • What is the current market size for the potential innovation?
        • What Technology Readiness Level (TRL) most closely describes the current stage of your innovation?
          • TRL2 Concept defined and/or application formulated, analytical tools developed (applied research)
          • TRL3 Experimental data demonstrates critical function (proof of concept)
          • TRL4 Invention validated in laboratory environment (feasibility)
          • TRL5 Invention validated in relevant environment (development)
          • TRL6 Pilot-scale prototypical system validated in relevant environment (tech demonstration)
          • TRL7 Full-scale system demonstrated in relevant environment (system demonstration)
        • Preliminary evidence: Summarize any preliminary data available.
        • Proposed experiments with project goals:
          • What are your project goals and your experimental approaches to achieve those goals?
          • How will achievement of your project goals help make the potential innovation more attractive for additional funding?
          • Could the experiments, if successful, yield patentable intellectual property?
      • Intellectual property (IP): Describe your IP position, realized or planned, and the competitive IP landscape. (1 page)
      • Collaborators: Provide the names of other investigators with whom you plan to collaborate, if any. Identify any industry partners you have already approached and their response to your outreach. (1/2 page)
      • Relevant publications: List up to six key publications written by you or others about the proposed product/technology. (1/2 page)
    • Budget: Provide a preliminary budget estimate and proposed use of funds using the Start_Budget_Template on the START website. To give reviewers a complete picture of project feasibility, we also ask that any other sources of funding that may be used to further the aims of your START project be identified and the uses of these funds described. (single PDF)
    • Appendices: Optional upload of other supporting documents (previous reviews, references, letters of support etc)

    Review Criteria

    Proposals will be scored based on the following criteria:Market Need Addressed

    • Would the potential innovation satisfy an unmet consumer, industrial or medical need?
    • Is there a clear market need identified in the proposal?
    • How much additional research and funding would be necessary to bring the potential innovation to the market?

    Innovation and Novelty

    • Is the potential innovation novel?
    • Would the potential innovation solve the unmet need differently (e.g., better, faster, cheaper) than the current state-of-the art?
    • Would the potential innovation be a disruptive technology or an incremental improvement over the current state-of-the art?

    Funding and Commercialization Potential

    • Will the proposed experiments help make the potential innovation more attractive for follow-on translational research funding?
    • Will the proposed experiments provide enough data/results to move the potential innovation toward patentability and/or commercial opportunities?
    • While still early stage, are there any obvious potential licensees?

    Scientific Merit and Feasibility

    • Is the experimental design technically sound?
    • Does the investigator/team have appropriate expertise and facilities?
    • Can the proposed experiments be completed in one year?

    Postaward Reporting

    Reporting requirements

    • Final Reports: START awardees agree to provide a final report detailing project results, progress toward the project goals, any resulting manuscripts or publications and whether any intellectual property was generated, including whether an invention disclosure was filed with awardee’s university. Final reports are due within 30 days after the award period ends.
    • Follow-up Reports: Recognizing that projects funded by START are early stage and will likely take some time to realize their commercial potential, we will be contacting recipients of START funding at the start of the fiscal year following the completion of each recipient’s award period to learn about the continued results of your project, the significance of those results, and to gather statistics about students supported, publications, additional grants received, intellectual property generated, other projects launched, commercialization activities, etc. This will allow us to better understand the impact of START PPOC funding and make the case for its continued funding beyond the initial three year period granted by CT Next.

    Program Contacts

    START PPOC Fund Contacts

    The START PPOC Fund is jointly administered by UConn OVPR Technology Commercialization Services and UConn Internal Funding Program.

    Program point of contact
    Dr. Matt Mroz
    Internal Funding Coordinator
    research@uconn.edu
    860.486.6378

    Program Director
    Dr. Greg Gallo
    Director, Technology Transfer
    OVPR Technology Commercialization Services

    IACUC Program Specialist (Program Specialist 1), UCP 6

    The Office of the Vice President for Research, Research Compliance Services, is seeking an experienced IACUC professional to join our team of research compliance specialists.  Reporting to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (“IACUC”) Program Director in the Office of the Vice President for Research, Research Compliance Services, the IACUC Program Specialist will coordinate with the Chair, members of the IACUC, Animal Care Services staff and other university constituents to ensure that all animal care and use activities related to research and/or teaching conform to all applicable University, State, Federal and other external regulatory requirements and guidelines.

     

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Performs pre-review of new protocols, three-year renewals, protocol modifications, and continuations for accuracy and completeness of submission, and coordinates review with the appropriate Environmental Health and Safety Committees.
    • Consults with principal investigators, staff and others in the preparation of new animal protocols or the amendment of existing protocols. Serves as a resource for investigators on regulations, policies and guidelines governing animal care and use.
    • Maintains internal database of animal protocols. Creates reports from database to meet internal and AAALAC, PHS, and USDA requirements.
    • Coordinates animal facility inspections, and animal care and use program evaluations. May assist in the preparation of semiannual inspection reports.
    • Participates in the preparation and presentation of training programs for IACUC members and animal users.
    • Participates in internal audit of animal care and use protocols and administers Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) program to assist investigators in identifying deviations from approved protocols, and implements and documents corrective action.
    • Keeps current on federal, state, and local animal research regulations, guidelines, and policies. Ensures that changes are integrated into appropriate University policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Participates in the development of IACUC policies for review by the committee. Contributes to the writing of IACUC office Standard Operating Procedures.  Revises IACUC protocol forms and checklists as needed.  Prepares materials for dissemination and for the IACUC website.
    • Facilitates IACUC or other research compliance stakeholder meetings as needed, including logistical arrangements and preparation and distribution of decisions, of agendas, minutes, etc.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

     

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

    1. Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    2. At least two years of relevant experience in research compliance requiring knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations.
    3. Knowledge and ability to use independent judgment in the interpretation and application of federal and other laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures pertaining to the care and use of animals used for research and teaching.
    4. Experience creating training materials and ability to present information, training programs, and/or workshops to individuals or groups.
    5. Excellent organizational skills to effectively multi-task to meet deadlines and trouble-shoot problems.
    6. Ability to work under the direction of a supervisor, as well as exercise a high level of independence and discretion.
    7. Established interpersonal skills that promote building strong working relationships. Demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues in a positive and constructive manner.
    8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty members and staff in a diverse work environment.
    9. Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
    10. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Experience using animals in a research, medical or similar institutional setting and a demonstrated understanding of scientific methodology.
    2. Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) or eligible within one year of hire.
    3. Record of appropriate certification, membership or affiliation with appropriate professional organizations.

     

    TO APPLY

    Applications must be submitted through the UConn Jobs website: https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/ (under Staff Positions), and should include a cover letter,  detailed resume, preferred contact information, and the names and contact information for three (3) references.  Review of applications will begin immediately.  Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.  (Search #2018437)

     

    For confidential inquiries or additional information please contact:

    Laurie Pudlo, MPS HRM
    Administrative Manager
    Office of the Vice President for Research
    University of Connecticut
    laurie.pudlo@uconn.edu
    860.486.4247

    This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on March 18, 2018.

     

    All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

     

    The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

     

    Resource Library

    Grantwriting Training and Workshop Materials

    Missed our most recent grant writing training? Want to refresh your memory about something covered in a past training? The OVPR Grantwriting Resource Library is here to help.

    This NetID-protected repository contains handouts, slide decks, even videos from past OVPR-sponsored grantwriting training events and webinars. Our goal is to continually add to and update these offerings in order to build a rich collection of resources that address all aspects of the grantseeking process.

    While you should feel free to make use of these resources yourself and share them with your UConn colleagues and students, we ask that these materials not be distributed outside of the University.

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    GRANTS ESSENTIALS

    Grantseeking in the Humanities - Presented on 10/25/2024 by Hanover Research

    Authentic Community Partnerships in Research and Scholarship - Presented on 4/26/2024 by the UConn Office of Outreach and Engagement

    How to Write a White Paper (DOD, DOE, NSF) - Presented on 2/3/2023 by Hanover Research

    Talking to Program Officers: How, Why, and Yes! You Should Do It! - Presented on 5/13/2022 by Hanover Research

      Essentials of Competitive Proposals - Presented on 11/13/2020 by Hanover Research

      Crafting Great Aims and Objectives - Presented on 1/17/2020 by Hanover Research

      Revision and Resubmission - Presented on 1/17/2019 by Hanover Research

      Strategic Approaches to Grantseeking and Project Design - Presented on 9/14/2018 by Hanover Research

      The Grant Funding Landscape - Presented on 5/18/2018 by Hanover Research

        Funding in the Humanities - Presented on 11/17/2017 by Hanover Research

         

        EARLY CAREER GRANTS

        UConn Programs to Engage Students in Research and Experiential Learning - Presented on 4/19/24 by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Institute for Student Success

        CETL Education and Assessment Plans for Grants - Presented on March 15 2024 by Martina Rosenberg, UConn Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

        Hanover NSF CAREER and Grants Learning Center Session - Presented on March 1 2024 by Hanover Research

        Hanover’s Grants Learning Center course for NSF CAREER contains hands-on tutorials, recent Hanover webinars, examples of winning proposals, annotated applications, and insights from past reviewers and Program Officers. You can access by registering here, using the referral code “RollSkies.” There is also a video walkthrough of the resource available here.

          Early-Career Grantseeking Strategies: Planning for Summer and Beyond - Presented on 5/21/2021 by Hanover Research

           

          MID-CAREER AND BEYOND

          Grant Seeking Strategies for Mid-Career Faculty - Presented on 2/19/2021 by Hanover Research

            Approaches to Center Grant Proposals - Presented on 4/12/2019 by Hanover Research

             

            SPECIFIC FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND FUNDERS

            NSF Science and Technology Centers (STC) - Information Session, 8/28/24

            ARPA-H Open BAA - Information Session, 8/7/23

            Hanover’s Grants Learning Center course for NIH R-series grants contains hands-on tutorials, recent Hanover webinars, examples of winning proposals, annotated applications, and insights from past reviewers and Program Officers. You can access by registering here, using the referral code “RollSkies.” There is also a video walkthrough of the resource available here.

                                  Opening the Door to the NIH: Successfully Transitioning to NIH Funding  - Presented on 9/13/2019 by Hanover Research

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                                  Research Environment Statements

                                  Faculty can use these statements as a starting point for describing UConn resources within their research proposals (e.g., the NSF Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources document, the NIH Facilities and Other Resources document, or others.) Please review the statement and modify as appropriate for the faculty member or the research proposal. Contact ovpr-rds@uconn.edu with any questions.  More statements are in development!

                                  University Resources

                                  Schools and Colleges

                                    Centers and Institutes

                                    Upcoming Funding Opportunity Calendars

                                    The topic-specific calendars below are provided by our partners at Hanover Research. The first page of each document is a calendar overview of upcoming funding opportunities. Subsequent pages provide more detail on each program.  New calendars will be uploaded as they are refreshed by Hanover Research. Please contact ovpr-rds@uconn.edu with any questions.

                                    Grants Calendars

                                    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - August 2024 | Opportunities with deadline through February 2025

                                    Research Centers - July 2024 | Opportunities with deadlines through early 2025

                                    Student Success - June 2024 | Opportunities with deadlines through early 2025

                                    Minority Serving Institutions - May 2024 | Opportunities with deadlines through February 2025

                                    Engineering - May 2024 | Opportunities with deadlines through February 2025

                                    Health Equity - March 2024 | Opportunities with deadlines through January 2025

                                    Arts and Humanities - February 2024 | Opportunities with deadlines through February 2025

                                    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - January 2024 | Opportunities with deadlines through October 2024

                                    Interdisciplinary Research - January 2024 | Opportunities with deadlines through September 2024

                                    Environmental Sustainability - November 2023 | Opportunities with deadlines through September 2024

                                    STEM Education - September 2023 | Opportunities with deadlines through September 2024

                                    Early Career Research - Feb 2024 | Opportunities with deadlines through February 2025

                                      UConn Research slide deck for faculty presentations

                                      The linked slides below are provided by UConn Research Communications for faculty to use in their scholarly and research presentations. The title slide is editable, while the rest are images (not editable). Some slides are duplicated so that you can choose the image most relevant to your field. Please contact ovpr-rds@uconn.edu with questions or suggestions for future iterations.

                                      UConn Research Slide Deck

                                        OVPR Faculty Survey Archive

                                        From time to time, the OVPR conducts surveys of faculty to gather feedback on OVPR research support services and other topics related to research.  We are very grateful to the faculty who take the time to respond to these surveys, and we commit to using the feedback they provide to shape our efforts to continually improve the experience and success of faculty and staff engaged in research and research-related work.

                                        This NetID-protected repository allows faculty and staff the opportunity to view reports, slide decks, and other documents that present the results/takeaways of these wide-scale surveys.

                                         

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                                        Hanover Research – Consulting Services

                                        Working alongside the Research Development Services team, Hanover Research is a key OVPR partner, providing additional capacity for proposal review, consulting, and project management support for investigators at UConn/UConn Health.

                                        Hanover’s team of grant consultants provide a unique and valuable perspective on the grantseeking process. They are usually not content experts in your area of specialty (that’s what you as the faculty member bring to the table). Instead, they are experts in a variety of federal funders and funding mechanisms, and provide feedback on proposal alignment and competitiveness as well as assistance with general grantsmanship skills.

                                        Upon request and pending availability, the OVPR is pleased to allow faculty grantseekers access to Hanover’s core services, including:

                                        • Proposal Review (takes approx. 3 weeks). Hanover provides a strong written review and critique of faculty-drafted materials, helping the project team ensure compliance with submission guidelines and heighten the competitiveness of the proposal. In addition to written feedback, Hanover can arrange a debrief call with the reviewer to allow the PI to ask questions and get additional guidance and information.
                                        • Proposal revision (takes approx. 8 weeks). Hanover leads faculty through the process of reshaping a previous submission to incorporate new project elements, responding to reviewer comments, and heightening the proposal’s responsiveness to the solicitation.
                                        • Large Proposal Support (takes approx. 12 weeks). Hanover provides project management and partial proposal writing support to help faculty involved with large or complex proposals plan and manage the process, ensure that all necessary components are accounted for, and to keep teams on track for submission deadlines.

                                        Please submit a service request form to discuss the availability of these services. Please inquire well in advance of submission deadlines to ensure that adequate time remains to schedule your project.

                                        Grantwriting Training Calendar

                                        Hanover Research Communicating the Impacts of Your Research Webinar December 2024

                                        When:  Thursday December 19, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST 

                                        Registration Deadline:  Registration will be accepted up to the start of the webinar.

                                        Where: Virtual via Zoom

                                        Description: The OVPR is pleased to share this upcoming webinar from Hanover Research.

                                        This webinar will focus on helping researchers articulate the significance and broader implications of their work, including an overview of research impacts, the importance of dissemination, and methods for communicating impact.  Specifically, Hanover will cover how publications, presentations, stakeholder engagement, and broad public dissemination should factor into your plans.​

                                        Registration is required.

                                        Registration: Webinar Registration - Zoom

                                        After registering, you will receive a confirmation calendar invite containing information about joining the meeting.

                                         

                                        OVPR Funding in the Humanities Training October 2024

                                        When:  Friday October 25, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

                                        Registration Deadline:  Registration will be accepted up to the start of the webinar.

                                        Where: Virtual via Zoom

                                        This training, presented by Hanover Research, will provide an overview of grant writing essentials tailored to the needs of arts and humanities faculty, covering some key agencies and programs that fund work within the arts and humanities. Attendees will also learn about effective proposal development practices, common grant application components, and how to best approach the proposal writing process.

                                        Registration is required. This training will be recorded for future use.

                                        Registration: https://hanoverresearch.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcO6qrT8tE9Y5EmZglMjGzQ3raHNOcG8C

                                        After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

                                        Contact info:  ovpr-rds@uconn.edu

                                        If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Quinn McAdam in the OVPR (ovpr-rds@uconn.edu) by Wednesday, October 23 at 12 noon.

                                         

                                        OVPR NSF CAREER Award Workshop (2-Session In-Person Training) October 2024

                                        OVPR NSF CAREER Award Workshop (2-Session In-Person Training) October 2024

                                        When:

                                        Session 1: Thursday, October 10 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM (4-hour session)

                                        Session 2: Friday, October 11 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (4-hour session)

                                        Registration Deadline:

                                        Registration is now closed.

                                        Where:

                                        Storrs campus

                                        Homer Babbidge Library, Instruction Room 1102

                                        https://lib.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/FloorMap_Level-1single-1.pdf

                                        Description:

                                        The OVPR Research Development Services is pleased to announce an NSF CAREER award grant writing workshop to be conducted by Dr. Amanda Welch of the AtKisson Training Group.

                                        This in-person training, which consists of two sessions on back-to-back days, will explore the unique and important features of the NSF CAREER funding mechanism and important guidelines of the CAREER program that applicants must consider. It will also provide attendees with a detailed introduction to the application’s overview page.  It will include a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on exercises.

                                        The OVPR is making this workshop available to all UConn/UConn Health faculty members who are eligible for NSF CAREER Awards (generally tenure-track Assistant Professors or equivalent).  Please contact ovpr-rds@uconn.edu with any questions about eligibility for this workshop.

                                        Registration is required and is limited to 30 participants. Registration includes both sessions of the training and a copy of ATG’s grant writing workbook. Lunch will be provided for the Thursday session, while coffee and pastry will be provided for the Friday session.

                                        Note: attendance at both sessions is required to fully complete the training.  Due to the interactive nature of the training, the sessions are not being recorded for later viewing. Please reach out to Quinn McAdam (OVPR-RDS@uconn.edu) if you have interest in the workshop but have concerns about scheduling.

                                        Information: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/funding/grantwriting/training-calendar/

                                        Registration: Closed.

                                        Contact:  ovpr-rds@uconn.edu

                                        If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu by Monday, September 30, 2024 at 5 PM.

                                         

                                        Webinar: NSF CAREER Applicant Virtual Q&A Panel 5/8

                                        When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 12:00–1:00 pm

                                        Registration Deadline:  Registration will be accepted through the start of the webinar

                                        Where: Virtual via Zoom

                                        The OVPR, in partnership with the College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is pleased to offer this panel discussion and Q&A session in support of faculty from all disciplines who are intending to apply for an NSF CAREER award.  Attendees will hear from successful CAREER awardees about their experiences with the program, and they will have an opportunity to ask questions about all aspects of the program: application process, experience with research or education projects, and more!

                                        This event will focus exclusively on the NSF CAREER award, and it is open to all faculty who are eligible for and interested in pursuing a CAREER award in the near future. The event will be most useful for those who have attended previous OVPR CAREER trainings, and attendees are encouraged to prepare questions for panelists in advance.

                                        This webinar is provided free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health affiliates, but it will not be recorded.

                                        Registration is required.

                                        Registration: Click here for Zoom registration link

                                        After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

                                        Contact info:  ovpr-rds@uconn.edu

                                        If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Caitlin O’Connell in the OVPR (ovpr-rds@uconn.edu) by Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12 noon.

                                         

                                        Webinar: Authentic Community Partnerships in Research and Scholarship 4/26/24

                                        When:  Rescheduled to : Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10AM.

                                        Registration Deadline:  Registration will be accepted up to the start of the webinar

                                        Where: Virtual webinar via Zoom

                                        Community partnerships enable more impactful research and scholarship and are increasingly required in competitive grant funding proposals. This one-hour presentation from the Office of Outreach and Engagement will discuss identifying and building authentic partnerships, and best practices for conducting community-engaged research and scholarship. Upcoming presentations in this series will include creating one's impact identity and planning for and assessing societal impact.

                                        This webinar is provided free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health affiliates. Registration is required.

                                        Registration: Click here for Zoom registration link

                                        After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

                                        Contact info:  ovpr-rds@uconn.edu

                                        If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Caitlin O’Connell in the OVPR (ovpr-rds@uconn.edu) by Wednesday, April 25, at 12 noon.

                                         

                                        Webinar: Engaging Students in Research/Experiential Learning 4/19/24

                                        When:  Friday, April 19, 2024 at 1:30PM.

                                        Registration Deadline:  Registration will be accepted up to the start of the webinar

                                        Where: Virtual webinar via Zoom

                                        Join representatives from the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Institute for Student Success to find out how faculty can get involved in UConn’s programs to expand research access, support experiential learning, and involve diverse students from UConn and local communities in STEM initiatives and programming.

                                        This webinar is provided free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health affiliates. Registration is required.

                                        Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuCrrjksEtF1H2xal0vDXKTqHIvhtDdl

                                        After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

                                        Contact info:  ovpr-rds@uconn.edu

                                        If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Caitlin O’Connell in the OVPR (ovpr-rds@uconn.edu) by Wednesday, April 17, at 12 noon.

                                         

                                        Webinar: CETL Resources for Education and Assessment Plans 3/15/24

                                        When:  Friday, March 15th, 2024 at 12 noon.

                                        Registration Deadline:  Registration will be accepted up to the start of the webinar

                                        Where: Virtual Training via Zoom

                                        This webinar from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) will focus on building education and assessment plans for grant proposals, with a strong emphasis on the NSF CAREER funding opportunity. Topics covered will include:

                                        • Basics of evaluation and assessment and how they relate to measuring education outcomes
                                        • How to collect and analyze information in educational settings
                                        • Strategies for developing / writing an education plan as part of your NSF CAREER proposal

                                        While this webinar will focus on the education plan required for the NSF CAREER proposal, it is open to all faculty interested in this topic area. The webinar is provided free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health faculty and staff members.

                                        Registration is required.

                                        Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIude6przMqHtAd1K2ySpowNBJVDnqgrElU

                                        After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

                                        Contact info:  ovpr-rds@uconn.edu

                                        If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Caitlin O’Connell in the OVPR (ovpr-rds@uconn.edu) by Wednesday, March 13, at 12 noon.

                                        ARPA-H Virtual Brainstorming Session

                                        ARPA-H, a new agency within NIH, has released its first open funding opportunity, a BAA (broad agency announcement) seeking revolutionary ideas that will accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Modeled after DARPA, ARPA-H is interested in making significant investments into ideas that can make a transformational impact in the near term.

                                        We are pleased to announce that OVPR Research Development Services will be holding a virtual brainstorming session.  Interested faculty will have the opportunity to discuss their ARPA-H ideas with colleagues to help develop concepts that fit ARPA-H's specific guidelines.  There will also be opportunities for collaboration/teaming and signing up for additional OVPR support.

                                        What: ARPA-H Brainstorming session with other faculty members

                                        When: Thursday, October 19th, 3:30-5PM

                                        Where: Zoom, click here to register

                                        This opportunity has a rolling deadline and a low barrier to entry (only an abstract is required initially).

                                        We encourage anyone interested in the brainstorming session to watch the information session recording prior to attending the brainstorming session to learn more information.

                                        If you have any questions or require any accommodations to participate in this event, please reach out to OVPR Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu!

                                        OVPR NSF CAREER Award Workshop (2-Session Virtual Training) October 2023

                                        OVPR NSF CAREER Award Workshop (2-Session Virtual Training) October 2023

                                        When:

                                        Session 1: Friday, October 13 from 9:00-1:00PM (4 hour session)

                                        Session 2: Friday, October 20 from 9:00-11:00AM (2 hour session)

                                        Registration Deadline:

                                        Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by 12 noon.

                                        Where:

                                        Virtual Training via Zoom

                                        The OVPR Research Development Services is pleased to announce an NSF CAREER award grantwriting workshop to be conducted by Dr. M. S. AtKisson of the AtKisson Training Group.

                                        This virtual training, which consists of two sessions held one week apart, will explore the unique and important features of the NSF CAREER funding mechanism and important guidelines of the CAREER program that applicants must keep in mind.  It will also provide attendees with a detailed introduction to the application’s overview page.  It will include a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on exercises.

                                        The OVPR is making this workshop available to all UConn/UConn Health faculty members who are eligible for NSF CAREER Awards (generally tenure-track Assistant Professors or equivalent).  Please contact ovpr-rds@uconn.edu with any questions about eligibility for this workshop.

                                        Registration is required and includes both sessions of the training and a copy of Dr. AtKisson’s grantwriting workbook.

                                        Note: attendance at both sessions is required to fully complete the training.  Due to the interactive nature of the training, the sessions are not being recorded for later viewing. Please reach out to Matt Mroz if you have interest in the workshop but have concerns about scheduling.

                                        Information: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/funding/grantwriting/training-calendar/

                                        Registration:  https://ovpr.uconn.edu/services/research-development/grant-writing-registration-career/

                                        Contact info:  OVPR Research Development ovpr-rds@uconn.edu

                                        If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu by Monday, October 9, 2023 at 12 noon.

                                        ARPA-H Information session 8/7/23

                                        ARPA-H, a new agency within NIH, has released its first open funding opportunity, a BAA (broad agency announcement) seeking revolutionary ideas that will accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Modeled after DARPA, ARPA-H is interested in making significant investments into ideas that can make a transformational impact in the near term.

                                        Please join OVPR Research Development Services team for an information session to learn more the unique goals and requirements of this funding opportunity!

                                        What: ARPA-H Information session – presentation (will be recorded) followed by Q&A

                                        When: Monday, August 7 from 3-4pm

                                        Where: Zoom – click here to register

                                        This opportunity has a rolling deadline and a low barrier to entry (only an abstract is required initially). We encourage all faculty who have potentially transformative ideas related to health to learn more!

                                        The information session will be followed by brainstorming session, hosted by RDS and InCHIP, on Wednesday, August 9 from 11:30-1:00pm (in person - Storrs campus).  The brainstorming session will focus on evaluating the fit of ideas for ARPA-H, teambuilding, and identifying next steps for project development.  Please email RDS if you would like to attend!

                                        If you have any questions or require any accommodations to participate in this event, please reach out to OVPR Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu!

                                        ARPA-H Brainstorming session 8/9/23

                                        ARPA-H, a new agency within NIH, has released its first open funding opportunity, a BAA (broad agency announcement) seeking revolutionary ideas that will accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Modeled after DARPA, ARPA-H is interested in making significant investments into ideas that can make a transformational impact in the near term.

                                        Earlier this week, we announced a information session for those looking to learn more about this opportunity.  Today we are pleased to announce that OVPR Research Development Services will also be holding an in-person brainstorming session.  Interested faculty will have the opportunity to discuss their ARPA-H ideas with colleagues to help develop concepts that fit ARPA-H's specific guidelines.  There will also be opportunities for collaboration/teaming and signing up for additional OVPR support.

                                        What: ARPA-H Brainstorming session with other faculty members

                                        When: Monday, August 9th from 11:30 – 1:00 pm

                                        Where: Storrs Campus - McHugh 109– click here to register

                                        This opportunity has a rolling deadline and a low barrier to entry (only an abstract is required initially).

                                        We encourage anyone interested in the brainstorming session to either attend the information session on August 7th 3:00 – 4:00pm or watch the recording prior to attending the brainstorming session to learn more information.  The link to the recording will be sent out to all registrants for the brainstorming event ASAP.

                                        If you have any questions or require any accommodations to participate in this event, please reach out to OVPR Research Development Services at ovpr-rds@uconn.edu!

                                        4/19 Webinar: NSF CAREER Applicant Virtual Q&A Panel

                                        When:  Wednesday, April 19 from 12-1:30pm

                                        Registration Deadline:  Registration will be accepted up to the start of the virtual panel.

                                        Where: Virtual Workshop via Zoom

                                        The OVPR, in partnership with the School of Engineering, the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is pleased to offer this panel discussion and Q&A session in support of faculty from all disciplines who are intending to apply for an NSF CAREER award.  Attendees will hear from successful CAREER awardees about their experiences with the program, and they will have an opportunity to ask questions about all aspects of the program: application process, experience with research or education projects, and more!

                                        This event will focus exclusively on the NSF CAREER award, and it is open to all faculty who are eligible for and interested in pursuing a CAREER award in the near future.  The event will be most useful for those who have attended previous OVPR CAREER trainings. The event is provided free of charge, but it will not be recorded.

                                        Registration is required.

                                        Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtfuGppzwrG9wvdDp35UVKlvnYwV_9_YlV

                                        After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

                                        Contact info:  ovpr-rds@uconn.edu

                                        If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Caitlin O’Connell in the OVPR (ovpr-rds@uconn.edu) by Friday, April 14, 2023 at 12 noon.

                                        4/4 Workshop: Building your NSF Broader Impacts Identity and Plan – Office of Outreach and Engagement

                                        Building Your NSF Broader Impacts Identity and Plan​

                                        Presenter: Laurie Van Egeren, Assistant Provost for University-Community Partnerships at Michigan State University

                                        • Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
                                        • Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
                                        • Location: Innovation Partnership Building (IPB)  Room 317 (159 Discovery Drive, Storrs, CT 06269)

                                        RSPV by March 21, 2023 - space is limited! 

                                        Register here.

                                        Funding proposals for the National Science Foundation are reviewed on two criteria: Intellectual Merit (the science) and Broader Impacts (BI; the societal impact of the work outside of the direct research).

                                        Researchers want their work to have meaning in the world; one of the ways to let your research have impacts beyond your academic circle is to develop a BI identity aligned with your interests, activities, and values.

                                        This 3-hour workshop will address BI basics, your BI identity, how to create a BI plan, and BI resources to support your grant-seeking. We will review examples of BI activities and consider how to integrate BI into your academic career.

                                        Rescheduled: OVPR Grantwriting Webinar (Feb 2023) – How to Write a White Paper (DoD, DOE, NSF)

                                        When:

                                        12:00-1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 (rescheduled from January 27 due to presenter illness)

                                        Registration Deadline:

                                        Registration will be accepted up to the start of the Webinar

                                        Where:

                                        Virtual Training via Zoom

                                        Want to learn how to develop a white paper (or concept paper) for federal agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), and National Science Foundation (NSF)? Want to understand the subtle differences between what these agencies expect and how they use these documents in building relationships with PIs and requesting project ideas? To find out more about this aspect of the grantseeking process, register for the “How to Write a White Paper” webinar presented by Hanover Research from 12:00 until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023.

                                        The OVPR is making this workshop available free of charge to all UConn/UConn Health faculty members, postdocs, and advanced graduate students.  Please contact research@uconn.edu with any questions about eligibility for this workshop.

                                        Registration is required.

                                        Information: https://ovpr.uconn.edu/funding/grantwriting/training-calendar/

                                        Registration: https://hanoverresearch.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckfuurpjIrGNQ9ZsXAd3DR8hsNSztGk620

                                        After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

                                        Contact info:  research@uconn.edu, 860-486-6378

                                        If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Matt Mroz in the OVPR (research@uconn.edu, 860.486.6378) by Friday, January 20, 2023 at 12 noon.

                                        Grantwriting Training and Resources Overview

                                        Researchers in all disciplines face a dilemma: grant funding is increasingly necessary for fueling research advances while grants keep getting harder to win. The competitiveness of the grantseeking landscape means that funders can be more selective about funding the projects that most closely align with their goals and mission. It also means that most funders can have a lower tolerance for proposals that distract from the research/scholarship proposed by not following grantwriting best practices.

                                        The good news? There are skills and techniques that faculty can learn that will make their work more attractive to funders.

                                        The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to provide a number of training opportunities, resources, and services to help our faculty build these skills and to assist them in producing grant applications that are as compelling as the research activities they propose.

                                        Our Training Calendar lists upcoming workshops and webinars addressing grantwriting-related topics. Most require registration and some require approval from your school/college, so please read the description of each event carefully. You can contact research@uconn.edu or call 860.486.6378 with any questions about listed events or to request that a University-sponsored grantwriting training be added to the calendar.

                                        Hanover Research provides the OVPR consultation services aimed at improving grantseeking competitiveness. Upon request (and subject to availability), the OVPR can make Hanover’s services available to grant teams or individual faculty members. We especially invite faculty who are working on grant resubmissions or on preparing large (over $3 million) or complex grant proposals to contact us well in advance of submission deadlines.

                                        Our Resource Library is a NetID-protected repository, accessible to UConn Faculty, Staff, and Students, that contains handouts, slide decks, even videos from past OVPR-sponsored grantwriting training events and webinars. Our goal is to continually add to and update these offerings in order to build a rich collection of resources that address all aspects of the grantseeking process.