OVPRI

The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is at the forefront of nurturing the next generation of nanotechnology enthusiasts and professionals in Middle Tennessee through its outreach initiatives, including the VINSE High School Field Trip Program, which includes unique hands-on experiences like crafting solar cells from blackberry juice. This month, VINSE hosted its 200th field trip. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate two candidates for the Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Scholar Award Program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may nominate one faculty member in the chemical sciences for the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program. Read More

The Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program, emphasizing multi-messenger astronomy, utilized strategic funding from a Scaling Success Internal Award to secure a $1.7 million NSF grant. This collaborative journey, focusing on inclusive STEM education and innovative training approaches, highlights the power of adaptability and vision in research endeavors. Read More

Vanderbilt's Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education has initiated a nationwide search for a new executive director to guide its advanced computational resources. The search will emphasize the center’s pivotal role in big data studies and Vanderbilt’s commitment to innovative breakthroughs. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the 2024 Nashville Predators Foundation Helper Grants. The foundation is offering funding to support projects/programs serving the Nashville or Middle Tennessee area. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Access (AA) Annual Grant program for the 2025 fiscal year. Read More

Robert Webster and Charleson Bell will lead regional Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub to propel inclusive innovation and catalyze a medical innovation economy. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Project Support (APS) or the Rural Arts Project Support (RAPS) programs. Read More

School of Medicine Basic Sciences researchers at the forefront of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease research and therapeutic development join CTTC leadership at CMT Research Foundation global research convention. The CMTRF has invested in further research at Vanderbilt to address the primary genetic cause of disease in patients with CMT disease type 1A. Read More

New Generative AI Seed Grant, sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, to promote research in large language models like ChatGPT, will offer faculty up to $20,000 in funding for innovative projects. Applications are open until Nov. 8; an interdisciplinary board will review submissions and provide funding recommendations by fall 2023’s end. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation Grant Program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one proposal to The Nora Roberts Foundation Grants Program. Read More

The National Science Foundation has granted $100,000 to Vanderbilt, Fisk and Tennessee State University to launch the Middle Tennessee Research Administration and Innovation Network, which focuses on developing regional research administration staff through a series of workshops to address disparities in regional research activity. Read More

Vanderbilt University faculty learned more about how ARPA-H funding can pave the way for transformative biomedical research. An information session, led by OVPRI and RDS, emphasized collaboration, innovation and the university’s commitment to pioneering health solutions. Read More

Senior leadership from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently visited Vanderbilt University to learn more about the innovation ecosystem in Nashville and about translational research being conducted on campus. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit two applications from each school for the Procter & Gamble Higher Education Grant Program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the January 2024 cycle of the Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grants program. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals to the fall 2023 VentureWell Course and Program Grants. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the Brain Research Foundation Seed Grant Program for 2024. Read More