The Office of Research Strategy and Development
Strategizing with faculty for research funding success
Announcements
Join ORSD and McAllister and Quinn for this presentation which will focus on a variety of instrumentation grant opportunities from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Defense (DoD). This virtual presentation will be informative for faculty who are interested in learning more about these unique programs. The presentation will conclude with 10-minutes for Q/A at the end.
Date: March 27, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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On April 23, the NASA RI EPSCoR program, directed out of the Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) at Brown University, in collaboration with the Office of Research Strategy and Development (ORSD), will host a lunchtime panel highlighting NASA funding opportunities for a variety of research across the campus from public health to planetary science; biomedical to computer sciences.
The purpose of this event is to discuss and learn about NASA research priorities, hear the latest from the NASA RI EPSCoR Program, and to explore ways to build collaborations that can optimize and increase NASA funding across disciplines at Brown.
An outline of the event is below; please register here: NASA Luncheon Registration
Agenda:
- Overview of NASA funding opportunities (Ralph Milliken)
- Presentations from faculty who have received NASA funding in different departments/fields of science (TBC)
- NASA Program Officer, Dr. Kathleen Loftin, will share current and future funding directions
We look forward to seeing you there!
-Ralph Milliken & ORSD
Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Field
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This spring, Brown University welcomes scientists, engineers, and technical experts who are at the forefront of research from National Labs such as Oak Ridge, Lawrence Livermore, Brookhaven, Argonne, and others. Join us at the Brown Engineering Research Center (ERC) for a full day of presentations and discussions with leading researchers from the National Labs. The event is open to faculty, staff, and students, with registration required (Google Form). View the Agenda here. For more information, please contact [email protected].
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Spring 2024: It's NSF CAREER Season!
Once again, the Office of Research Strategy and Development (ORSD in OVPR) will hold two events to help Brown faculty develop full proposals for an NSF CAREER award (sponsor deadline: July 24; due to OSP July 16).
Informational Workshop (Virtual), with a focus on Broader Impacts: April 4, 12pm-1pm.
Hear from past recipients about tricks and advice to help optimize your chances to secure the award. Register by March, 28, 2024.
OVPR-run Mock Panel: Week of June 24 (register by April 15; draft proposals due June 17).
ORSD facilitates a mock panel of scientists in your field at Brown. In advance of the live session, reviewers will read and critique your proposal as they would on an actual NSF review section, sharing their insights in person during the week of June 24 (to be scheduled according to yours’ and panelist’s availability)
More information here.
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A Glimpse into ARPA-H
NIH’s newest grant initiative, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), will soon begin issuing funding opportunities and ORSD is following all the developments. Click here to learn about ARPA-H and what you can expect from ORSD as it launches.
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New DE&I Resource
Wondering what you can do to show your commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion? Click here to view a list of ideas.
_______________________2024 Annual Limited Submission Calendars
Follow the links below to view the 2024 Limited Submission Projected Calendars. In Fall 2018, OVPR instituted a process to set earlier deadlines for high-profile, regularly-occurring limited submission opportunities. The intent of the Limited Submission Calendars is to enable the Brown research community more time to plan for these opportunities.
Initiatives
OVPR Brown Quantum Science Initiative
Starting in 2018, OVPR has worked to catalyze Brown's research efforts in quantum science, leading to over $6 million in extramural funding in just over a year . OVPR has convened faculty across several fields, including engineering, physics and chemistry, to harness their collective expertise and build robust collaborations focused on quantum technologies that could open the door to ultra-fast computers, new kinds of sensors, uncrackable information security and other revolutionary technologies. To learn more, please contact Edel Minogue.
About ORSD
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The mission of the Office of Research Strategy and Development (ORSD) is to catalyze creative scholarship by empowering individuals and teams to lead strategic research endeavors with global impact.
As a result of our work, our vision is that Brown University research drives global innovation and transformation. Our office is recognized for our research funding knowledge, strategic approach, reliability and responsiveness. Our team collaborates with the research enterprise across the University to build capacity and empower faculty for success in pursuit of their scholarship.
We value creative solutions, partnerships, strategic leadership and practices that welcome and nurture all voices. To read more, click on the slide image below to open a PDF of our strategy:
Funding Opportunities
- Funding opportunity listings
- Internal funding and awards
- Individual consultations and searches
- Limited submission competition management
Strategic Planning
- Convene and coordinate multidisciplinary groups
- Networking events
- Seed funding for idea development
- Liaison with federal agencies
Proposal Development
- Strategic alignment of research goals with funding agency's mission
- Non-technical proposal components (description of facilities, diversity programs, broader impacts, outreach)
- Enhancing graphics and visuals
- Institutional support letters
Resources
- Grant writing workshops
- Broader Impacts
- Proposal library
Edel Minogue Senior Director, Research Strategy and Development |
Margaret Manning Assistant Director, Limited Submissions and Internal Funding |
ORSD |
Betsy Stubblefield Loucks |
Susan Weiner |
Frances Terry Assistant Director Research Development |
Trisha Bailey Research Development and Support Specialist |
Contact for Major Initiatives |
Contact for Internal Funds and Limited Submissions | Contact for Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences |
Contact for Public Health, IBES, DEEPS |
Contact for Prestigious Nominations |
Contact for BioMed Departments, Centers and Institutes, CLPS |
Contact for Physical Sciences Departments, Centers and Institutes, Engineering |
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