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A new Vanderbilt University study challenges traditional views on childhood, emphasizing the role of cultural, social and historical factors in shaping policies on children’s health and well-being. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the “Rethinking Childhoods” study by the Vanderbilt Cultural Contexts of Health and Wellbeing Initiative proposes a more inclusive approach to health policy, incorporating global perspectives to redefine childhood beyond Western norms.  Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization has launched the Concept Submission Form, a simple online tool aimed at streamlining the process for faculty to submit innovative ideas with potential for patenting and commercialization. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Recordings at Risk program. Read More

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 More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate 2 early-career faculty members for the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering Program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts' 2025 Pew Biomedical Scholars Award. Read More

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts' 2025 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the 2024 South Arts Traditional Touring Grants program. Read More

The Institutional Review Board will be led by key faculty and coordinated with the Human Research Protections Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This initiative, aimed at enhancing IRB services and compliance, represents a significant advancement in the university’s research capabilities and oversight. Read More

Vanderbilt investigators who intend to apply for the 2024 NIH S10 either Shared or High-end Instrumentation Grant programs have until April 1 to submit an internal proposal for review. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit only one application for the NEH Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence opportunity. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals, one in Medical Research and one in Science and Engineering, for the W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application per academic department to the 2024 Graham Foundation Production and Presentation Grants for Organizations. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) can nominate up to two assistant professors for the 2024 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to three concept papers to the Mellon Foundation Higher Learning Program: 2024 Call for Concepts. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation Young Investigator Award for 2024. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) may submit Research Grant and Scholar (Career Development) Award proposals for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation spring grant cycle. Read More

Vanderbilt University recently hosted the Vanderbilt University-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Workshop on Climate Change and Environmental Justice, aiming to deepen collaborative research on climate change and discuss potential projects. The event, which emphasized the importance of environmental justice and resilience strategies, marked the continuation of the institutions’ efforts to collaborate on addressing global challenges. Read More

The Pathfinder program, a collaboration of Vanderbilt University, the U.S. Army and the nonprofit Civil-Military Innovation Institute, continues launching innovative technology projects designed to address real-world military challenges and fostering technology commercialization through startup businesses. Read More

New technology to mitigate enemy radio jamming developed at Vanderbilt and advanced in collaboration with Soldiers at Fort Campbell has been delivered to U.S. Army Soldiers in the field. Read More