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Early Career Award WorkshopJunior faculty who are interested in early career opportunities are invited to a workshop designed to help them craft proposals for the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program, the Department of Energy's Early Career Research Program and others. | • | March 12 at 1:30 p.m. | | • | RSVP by March 5 | |
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Open Call: Interdisciplinary SymposiaFaculty are invited to submit proposals for symposia to foster interdisciplinary research at the university. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation has initiated Symposia to Trigger Interdisciplinary Research, or STIR, to increase awareness of key research priorities, bring together faculty who have shared interests and facilitate the formation of interdisciplinary research teams. |
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The Chancellor's FundThe Chancellor’s Fund now offers three funding opportunities aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, developing creativity and maturing intellectual property at the University of Arkansas. | • | The Innovation and Collaboration Fund, now in its third year of funding, provides seed funding to support bold interdisciplinary projects that have not received prior funding. Proposals for the Innovation and Collaboration fund will be accepted until March 12. | | • | The Commercialization Fund provides funding for technologies with strong commercial potential. Proposals for this fund will be accepting starting March 1. | | • | The Gap Fund provides start-up support for faculty-led teams that have completed National I-Corps training. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis. | | • | Learn more about the Chancellor's Fund at a town hall meeting March 8 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Multicultural Center in the Union, Room 403. Registration is required. | |
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RazorGrant: IRB Submission TrainingLearn about the online RazorGrant module for Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol submissions. The IRB ensures researchers use safe, ethical practices when engaging in research involving human subjects. | • | March 6 at 1:30 p.m. | | • | ADMN 206 | |
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RazorGrant: Proposal TrainingLearn about proposal development in RazorGrant, PI and Co-PI certifications, working with your grant specialist, and routing and approval completion. | • | March 14 at 1:30 p.m. | | • | ADMN 206 | |
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Research Over EasyThe Research and Innovation leadership team would like to invite you to have breakfast with them. Research Over Easy gives you an opportunity to discuss various topics related to the research enterprise at the University of Arkansas.
• April 2 at 7:45 a.m.
• ARKU 507-508 |
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REU Application AvailableThe Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Application for 2019 is now available. Interested applicants must submit all application materials by March 1, 2019. Some programs might have earlier deadline. Please check your individual program's deadline before applying. |
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Signature Research AreasThe University of Arkansas has identified three signature research areas that distinguish the U of A from other institutions and inspire collaborative research with partners across the campus, state and nation. The signature areas: | • | Advancing the Data Revolution | | • | Improving Human Health and Community Vibrancy | | • | Innovating for a Resilient and Sustainable Future | They encompass a broad range of research topics across the U of A campus, from traditional STEM fields to supply chain management to arts and humanities. |
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Ben RunkleRunkle’s research looks to develop new methods of irrigation that use less water and produce less methane, without sacrificing rice yields.The team will examine rice production in different environments around the state of Arkansas, and the results will be applicable to researchers and growers around the world. |
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The Center for Children and YouthThe Center for Children and Youth provides teacher professional development, pre-service education, research and curriculum development and dissemination. The goal of the center is to expand professional development opportunities for students and teachers of Arkansas, especially serving those in disadvantaged situations. The center focuses on issues of intellectual growth, social development, literacy, the arts and techniques for addressing generational or regional poverty issues. |
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Research Award HighlightsA team led by Kyle Quinn, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, was awarded $395,112 from the National Institutes of Health to develop quantitative biomarkers for mitochondrial disorders. Alan Mantooth, Distinguished Professor of electrical engineering, received $175,000 from Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC for a project entitled “RADAR 2021.” David Andrews, professor of computer science and computer engineering, received $105,000 from Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC for Advanced FPGA Development. |
On the lastest Short Talks podcast, Jared Phillips discusses revolution in the Arkansas Ozarks and his new book, Hipbillies. |
Send your research news to rfeditor@uark.edu |
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| • | Check our Announcements page for the latest news and updates on funding opportunities. | | • | The Limited Submissions page has information on how to apply for grants when funding agencies limit the number proposals from each institution. | | • | Interested in a particular type of funding opportunity? Check the Distribution Lists page and sign up for subject-specific email notices from our office. | | • | Send your story ideas and suggestions for Catalyst to Camilla Shumaker, camillas@uark.edu. | |
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Office of Research and Innovation - 2015 Administration Building, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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