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NEA research grant supports study of the role of arts internships in graduates’ career opportunities
Researchers at Vanderbilt and Arizona State University recently won a two-year, $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts research grant to support a mixed-methods study on the prevalence of arts internships and their role in students’ transition from college to careers. Read MoreMar 14, 2022
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VERA offers training resources for faculty
Sponsored Programs Administration, within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, continues to support the Vanderbilt research community’s transition to the Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system through the VERA training page, FAQs page, the dissemination of training materials, and regularly scheduled training sessions. Read MoreMar 12, 2022
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program
Vanderbilt University may select one nominee per major school/division for the William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program. The award amount is $350,000 distributed over five years, and the goal of the program is to support career development for promising early career researchers. Read MoreMar 12, 2022
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 Conservation, Food and Health Grants–July Cycle
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (CFH) Grants program. The CFH seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Read MoreMar 12, 2022
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New Wond’ry lecture series to discuss ‘high voltage ideas’ with economist John List March 21
Stop and Wond’ry, the Wond'ry's new lecture series, will host economist John List on Monday, March 21, at 4:30 p.m. CT. List will discuss his new book, "The Voltage Effect," and actionable, science-backed takeaways for leaders, teams and organizations in all sectors seeking to take their ideas to the next level. Read MoreMar 11, 2022
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2022 NIH S10 Shared and High-End Instrumentation Grants
The NIH has posted information for the 2022 S10 Shared and High-End Instrumentation Grants programs. Read MoreMar 11, 2022
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‘Radiolab’ creator Jad Abumrad to speak March 18 as part of CSET mini-conference
Jad Abumrad, creator and host of the "Radiolab" public radio program and podcast, will speak at the Student Life Center on Friday, March 18, as part of the Communication of Science and Technology program’s daylong mini-conference, “Improving Science Communication: The Promise of Science and Humanities Collaborations.” Abumrad’s talk, scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in Ballroom A, as well as the mini-conference are open to Vanderbilt University faculty, students and staff. Read MoreMar 10, 2022
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Research Development and Support aids researchers seeking competitive foundation awards
Research Development and Support is enhancing its support for faculty seeking funding from external sponsors with a new emphasis on foundations and other private sponsors. Read MoreMar 9, 2022
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VERA offers training resources for faculty
Sponsored Programs Administration, within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, continues to support the Vanderbilt research community’s transition to the Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system through the VERA training page, FAQs page, the dissemination of training materials, and regularly scheduled training sessions. Read MoreMar 9, 2022
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Applications for Scaling Success Grants due May 4
The application deadline for the second cycle of the Scaling Success Grant program, originally planned for early April, will now be Wednesday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m. Read MoreMar 5, 2022
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation–2022 Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education
Vanderbilt University may submit one letter of inquiry as lead institution to the 2022 Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education program from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Read MoreFeb 27, 2022
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grants–Economic Mobility Focused on the Needs of the Community
Vanderbilt University may submit only one application to the Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grant Program. Applications may only be submitted for the Economic Mobility Focused on the Needs of the Community Request for Proposals. Read MoreFeb 27, 2022
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VERA continues to offer training resources for faculty
Sponsored Programs Administration, within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, continues to support the Vanderbilt research community’s transition to VERA through the VERA training page and FAQs page, the dissemination of training materials, and regularly scheduled training sessions. Read MoreFeb 27, 2022
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New lecture series launches for faculty interested in Ancora partnership
Faculty interested in developing novel therapeutics through Ancora Innovation are invited to attend a new three-part Deerfield/Cure lecture series titled “The Discovery of New Therapeutics Drug Development.” Read MoreFeb 24, 2022
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Limited Submission Opportunity: V Foundation–2022 V Clinical Scholar Program
Vanderbilt may choose one nominee for the V Clinical Scholar Program from the V Foundation. To accelerate cancer treatment and cures, the V Foundation proposes to develop the careers of clinicians who will become leaders in developing programs of cancer clinical trials that are sequential and based on hypothesis-driven research. Read MoreFeb 20, 2022
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VERA offers training resources for faculty
Sponsored Programs Administration, within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, continues to support the Vanderbilt research community’s transition to VERA through the VERA training page and FAQs page, the dissemination of training materials, and regularly scheduled training sessions. Read MoreFeb 20, 2022
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Chancellor, provost visit Fort Campbell to strengthen partnership
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver visited Fort Campbell in late January to strengthen Vanderbilt’s collaborative efforts with the U.S. Army to benefit soldiers. Read MoreFeb 14, 2022
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VERA offers training resources for faculty
Sponsored Programs Administration, within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, continues to support the Vanderbilt research community’s transition to VERA through the VERA training page and FAQs page, the dissemination of training materials, and regularly scheduled training sessions. Read MoreFeb 13, 2022
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Limited Submission Opportunity: VentureWell Course and Program Grants spring 2022 cycle
Vanderbilt University may submit two proposals for the spring 2022 cycle of VentureWell Course and Program Grants. VentureWell Course and Program Grants of up to $30,000 are awarded to faculty or staff at U.S. higher education institutions to support curriculum that engages students in science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship. Read MoreFeb 13, 2022
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Enabling Innovation Initiative Seminar: Owens discusses ‘Innovative Within Constraints’ Feb. 18
David Owens, Evans Family Executive Director of The Wond’ry, will discuss “Inside the Box: Innovative Within Constraints” on Friday, Feb. 18, from 2 to 3 p.m. CT. Read MoreFeb 10, 2022