UPDATES FROM THE DEAN
Congratulations on finishing the fall semester. With two hurricanes, this was certainly a more challenging fall semester than normal. I hope everyone is able to have a relaxing and joyous holidayseason.PleasemarkyourcalendarsforJanuary9that2PMforaCollegemeetingwhereI’ll providesomeupdatespriortothestartofspringsemester.
Asweclosethefallsemester,Ihaveafewupdatesandannouncementsforyou
NewDean’sOfficeAdministrativeCoordinatorII
Ms Cortney Esco will be joining the Dean’s Office team on January 2, 2025 filling the position previouslyheldbyMelissaAdams.CortneypreviouslyworkedintheTerryCollegeofBusinessatthe University of Georgia. We’re excited to have her join the team. We will include more information aboutCortneywithhercontactinformationinaJanuaryCOSMWeekly.
NewInitiativeinForensicSciences
Working closely with Academic Affairs, COSM is launching a new initiative in Forensic Sciences to pursue some opportunities for growth in this interdisciplinary area. Dr. Ed Mondor will lead this initiativewherehewillbeworkinginthespringsemestertoprepareandsubmitarequesttoforma Centerfocusingonresearch,communityengagement,andeducationprogramming.Someofthe potential initiatives include micro-credentials, minors, and badging opportunities as well as providingprofessionaldevelopmentforworkingprofessionalsintheforensicsciences.Edhasbeen chargedtoworkcollaborativelyandcloselywiththebiochemistry,biology,chemistryandcriminal justiceprogramsindevelopingtheseinitiatives
CenterforBiomedicalResearchandInnovation
I am excited to announce that Dr Carl Reiber will be the inaugural Director of the Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation As you know Carl is returning to faculty this summer after seven years as Provost at Georgia Southern. Carl brings his administrative connections to the Centeraswellashislonghistoryofresearchinphysiologyandbiology.Aspartofthedevelopment oftheCenter,thereisateamworkingtosubmitaNIHproposaltoaprogramthataimstopromote broad participation in biomedical research by supporting Resource-Limited Institutions (RLIs) to conduct research, enhance their research environments, and increase sponsored programs administrationcapacity.Iffunded,thisgrantwouldprovide$500,000peryearforfiveyearstogrow our research efforts in the biomedical sciences. The PI team for this proposal includes Dr. Reiber, RobertMans(biology),MarkdelaCerna(BCP)andme.
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GRANTS WEBINARS & INFO
GrantsCalendarforEarlyCareerResearch
Aspartofoureffortstomonitorthefundinglandscapeandfacilitatestrategicplanning,Hanover produces a bimonthly Grants Calendar centered on certain funding interests. Today's calendar reviews upcoming grant opportunities focused on Early Career Research, covering a range of grant makers. Short-term targets with set deadlines are included alongside longer-term opportunitiesexpectedtooccuracrossthenextyearandbeyond.
CommunicatingtheImpactsofYourResearch
Dec 19,202412:00PMEST
Thiswebinarwillfocusonhelpingresearchersarticulatethesignificanceandbroaderimplications oftheirwork,includinganoverviewofresearch impacts, the importance of dissemination, and methods for communicating impact Specifically, we will cover how publications, presentations, stakeholder engagement, and broad public disseminationshouldfactorintoyourplans.
MajorChangesforNIHGrantseekers
Jan.30,202512:00PMEST
Inearly2025,NIHwillbeimplementingmultiplechangestothereviewprocess.Inthissession,we willcoverthekeyconsiderationsforfacultyplanningtosubmittoNIHafterJanuary2025,including the simplified review process for most research project grants, changes to the fellowship application,andmore.
HanoverResearch’sGrantAlertsdashboardprofilesrelevantpreviouslyannouncednational-level fundingopportunities,whichcanbesortedbytype,agency/funder,anddate Also,yourdedicated ContentDirectorandRelationshipDirectorarereadytohelpwithcustomresearchsolutionstothe challengesyouarefacing
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AdvancedSolidStateLithium-SulfurBatteryElectrochemistryandMaterialsDevelopment SponsoredbyNationalAeronauticsandSpaceAdministration.Deadline:Mar01,2025
AdvancedSolidStateLithium-SulfurBatteryElectrochemistryandMaterialsDevelopment... in a multi-discipline research team, and able to propose research Appropriate research experience in lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and/or other next generation batteries that includes synthesisofrelevantmaterials,nanomaterialsandelectrolytes;surfaceanalysis
EPAGreenChemistryChallengeAwards
SponsoredbyStartupXs.Deadline:Dec13,2024
EPAGreenChemistryChallengeAwards...
The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, sponsored by EPA and the American Chemical Society, recognize innovative chemical technologies that promote environmental and economicbenefits.Over27years,139winnershavesignificantlyreducedchemicalhazards. 3
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