Office Of The Provost
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Statements from Vanderbilt leaders regarding tragedy at UNC-Chapel Hill
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver respond to the shooting incident at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill on Aug. 28. Read MoreAug 29, 2023
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BCC welcome event provides community for incoming students of color and their families
The Vanderbilt University Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center hosted its annual Family Welcome and Harambee March on Saturday, Aug. 19. More than 200 first-year students of color and their families marched across campus to the beat of African drummers and the cheers of upper-division students, faculty, staff and alumni. Read MoreAug 25, 2023
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Despite obstacles to higher ed, Vanderbilt must build on momentum; nine faculty honored at fall assembly
Vanderbilt is thriving by every measure even as higher education on the whole faces significant headwinds, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier told faculty gathered for the annual Fall Faculty Assembly on Aug. 24. In addition, nine faculty members who have made significant contributions through their scholarship, research, creative expression or service to the university were honored. Read MoreAug 25, 2023
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NEW FACULTY: Vanderbilt’s newest faculty share what sparks their academic mission
Meet some of Vanderbilt's new faculty members for the 2023–24 academic year as they share what sparks their research and inspires their academic mission. Read MoreAug 18, 2023
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Town hall Sept. 8 to provide internal funding program information
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation will host an internal awards town hall on Friday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Read MoreAug 17, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 Moore Inventor Fellows
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) may nominate up to two candidates for the Moore Inventor Fellows competition. Read MoreAug 12, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Mathers Foundation Grant Program–Winter 2023
Vanderbilt University may submit up to four letters of intent for the winter 2023 cycle of the Mathers Foundation grant program. Read MoreAug 12, 2023
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Laurie Cutting appointed associate provost in Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation
Laurie Cutting, a renowned scholar and expert in cognitive neuroscience, has been appointed associate provost in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, where she will aim to foster academic excellence, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Read MoreAug 10, 2023
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Vanderbilt University boosts commitment to veterans, increases investments for Yellow Ribbon program
Eligible veterans can attend Vanderbilt University at a significantly reduced cost, thanks to the school’s continued participation in the Yellow Ribbon GI Educational Enhancement Program. Read MoreAug 2, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2023 Mellon Foundation New Directions Fellowships
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s New Directions Fellowships. Read MoreJul 31, 2023
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Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote: Make your voice heard on Election Day Aug. 3
With Election Day fast approaching in Davidson County, it’s time to get informed about your choices for officials serving at the local level and make a plan to vote. Candidates for Nashville mayor and vice mayor, Metro Council, and Metro Council at-large are on the ballot. Read MoreJul 24, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award Program. Read MoreJul 17, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 2023 Discretionary Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's 2023 Discretionary Grant Program. Read MoreJul 11, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2023 Greenwall Faculty Scholars in Bioethics
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may select one nominee for the Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics. Read MoreJul 11, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation's Quality of Life Grants. Read MoreJul 11, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 Sloan Research Fellowships
Vanderbilt University may nominate up to three tenure-track faculty per department for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s 2024 Sloan Research Fellowships. Read MoreJun 30, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the 2024 Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship Award. Read MoreJun 30, 2023
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Faculty invited to apply for 2023–24 SEC travel grants by July 21
Vanderbilt faculty are encouraged to submit applications to the 2023–24 Southeastern Conference Faculty Travel Program. The grants give faculty from Vanderbilt the opportunity to travel to other SEC campuses to exchange ideas, develop grant proposals and conduct research. Read MoreJun 30, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Oak Ridge Associated Universities Innovation Partnerships Program FY 2023
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may submit one application to the Oak Ridge Associated Universities Innovation Partnerships Program. Read MoreJun 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt expands investments in staff; search for inaugural vice chancellor for people, culture and belonging underway
Vanderbilt University is doubling down on its investments in its staff with the launch of an international search for a new vice chancellor for people, culture and belonging. This expanded role will bring together key operational activities that impact the staff experience, including hiring, staff development, equal opportunity and access, health and wellness programs and belonging initiatives. Read MoreJun 21, 2023