Office Of The Vice Provost For Research And Innovation
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Faculty invited to share input, ask questions related to innovation space on campus
Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and Chief Research Officer Padma Raghavan and Director of Space Planning Megan Sargent invite faculty to join them for coffee and conversation about considerations for future innovation spaces on and near campus. The first conversation will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Alumni Hall Memorial Room (202). Read MoreNov 26, 2024
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Staff members honored for excellence in research, service during 2024 Fall Staff Assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor of People, Culture and Belonging Sydney Savion presented awards at the 2024 Fall Staff Assembly to a mix of inspiring individuals and teams who have made significant contributions through their community engagement, innovation and leadership. Read MoreNov 18, 2024
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Vanderbilt announces Innovation Catalyst Fund cycle awardees
Vanderbilt University has awarded a new cycle of Innovation Catalyst Fund grants to pioneering faculty projects that advance health care technology, AI tools for research impact and wearable devices. These grants support translational research and drive real-world solutions across disciplines, underscoring Vanderbilt's commitment to fostering innovation and societal impact. Read MoreNov 6, 2024
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Vanderbilt, Nissan showcase partnership and set stage for future collaboration
Vanderbilt and Nissan showcased their partnership during an event in September that included more than 85 representatives from the university and Nissan North America. Read MoreOct 28, 2024
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Vanderbilt secures four prestigious NEH grants
Vanderbilt University secured four National Endowment for the Humanities grants totaling $330,696 to support projects ranging from Yiddish literature to the preservation of Special Collections. The grants highlight Vanderbilt’s leadership in humanities research and were facilitated by the university’s Research Development and Support team. Read MoreOct 28, 2024
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Innovation Catalyst Fund announces awardees for February 2024 cycle
Vanderbilt has announced the February 2024 Innovation Catalyst Fund awardees, propelling groundbreaking research into practical applications. Read MoreJul 23, 2024
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Vanderbilt names spring 2024 Seeding Success Grant awards
Thirteen innovative projects across seven colleges and schools have been selected for the spring 2024 round of Seeding Success internal grants. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation announced the recipient list on May 31. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Vanderbilt, mayor’s office announce Nashville Innovation Alliance
The Nashville Innovation Alliance seeks to bring together public, private, civic and education institutions to collaborate on improving the region’s ecosystem for innovation and to research, develop and deploy technology and analytically based solutions to challenges facing Nashville and Davidson County. Read MoreJun 20, 2024
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Computing Catalyst Working Group to shape expanded computing resources and capabilities to advance university-wide research
The Computing Catalyst Working Group will identify computing resources needed to catalyze a new wave of discovery and innovation powered by AI and computing at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 2, 2024
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Vanderbilt, U.S. Army strengthen connection with new education partnership agreement
Vanderbilt and the U.S. Army Development Command's Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) signed a new educational partnership to advance national defense through innovative research in STEM fields. This collaboration aims to transform soldier safety and defense capabilities by integrating technologies and research into real-world solutions. Read MoreApr 18, 2024
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Sean Davies awarded Scaling Success grant to develop small molecules with promise of protecting against cardiometabolic disease
Sean Davies, associate professor of pharmacology and associate director of graduate studies for the department, has been awarded a Scaling Success grant from Research Development and Support in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation. Read MoreMar 28, 2024
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Innovation Catalyst Fund announces eight inaugural awardees; next round submission deadline is April 15
The Vanderbilt Innovation Catalyst Fund honors eight projects in its inaugural pre-seed funding round, showcasing the university’s commitment to transforming research into real-world solutions. Read MoreFeb 12, 2024
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Richard Willis: Esteemed Owen professor helping other faculty achieve success
When Richard Willis went to work after graduate school as a market analyst for E&J Gallo Winery, he did not envision his career path leading to the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, where he has become a highly respected accounting professor. In addition to being admired and appreciated by students and colleagues for his teaching and mentoring skills, he is a leading voice at Vanderbilt for improving processes that help faculty and research staff achieve their goals. Read MoreFeb 5, 2024
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Innovation Ignition Fund launches a pilot program to support early-stage therapeutic projects with translational viability
The School of Medicine Basic Sciences and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation launch the Innovation Ignition Fund. This pilot program offers up to $500,000 in funding and drug development mentorship from Vanderbilt scientists with expertise in translational research. Read MoreJan 11, 2024
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Driving innovation: Vanderbilt and Bridgestone collaborate at inaugural Innovation Accelerator
Vanderbilt University and Bridgestone Americas have launched a new collaboration. On Nov. 10, representatives from both organizations met at Bridgestone Tower for the first Vanderbilt-Bridgestone Innovation Accelerator. The event included networking and brainstorming of potential areas for collaboration, from fueling the talent pipeline to identifying opportunities to accelerate research and innovation collaborations. Read MoreNov 20, 2023
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Office of the Vice Provost for Research hosts ‘Nature Masterclass: Scientific Writing and Publishing’ Nov. 16
'Nature Masterclass: Scientific Writing and Publishing' will allow researchers to learn from the experts on what it takes to get your research published in top journals. All researchers whose work falls in relevant disciplines of STEM, the social sciences, medicine and biomedical sciences are invited to participate. Spots are limited; preference will be given to those registered by Oct. 22. Read MoreOct 18, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Innovation Catalyst Fund is open for faculty innovation proposals
Vanderbilt University's Innovation Catalyst Fund, dedicated to advancing translational research, begins accepting applications Sunday, Oct. 1. This transformative initiative, bridging research, innovation and real-world solutions, invites faculty across all disciplines to submit groundbreaking research proposals by Oct. 31. Read MoreSep 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt launches Innovation Catalyst Fund to propel translational research and innovation
The Innovation Catalyst Fund aims to boost translational research and innovation to bridge the gap between ideas and real-world solutions. This initiative seeks to support projects that are nearing commercial viability, fostering innovation across a wide range of academic disciplines. Faculty can register for a Q&A town hall on Sept. 18 before the proposal submission portal opens on Oct. 1. Read MoreSep 8, 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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Regional Innovation Showcase brings together head of the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships with nine universities
Vanderbilt hosted a Regional Innovation Showcase April 27, to bring together research and innovation experts from nine universities in Tennessee and Kentucky. Participants connected and shared the latest developments in regional research and innovation with each other and with Erwin Gianchandani, assistant director of the National Science Foundation’s TIPS Directorate. Read MoreMay 24, 2023