OfficeofResearch& SponsoredPrograms Bulletin
UpcomingResearchDevelopment EventsandProgramming
3rdBiannualSpeedNetworking-Inperson!
DateandTime:August31stat4:00-6:00PM
Location:WrangletownCiderCompany,Arcata
Meetandconnectwithotherfacultyinafun,fast-pacedin-personeventwhere you'llhaveachancetodiscussyourresearchwithcolleaguesfromvarious fields.ThiseventisopentoallmembersofUnit3-Faculty,Librarians, Coaches,andCounselorsinterestedincollaboratingonresearchandscholarly activities.
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PanelDiscussion
DateandTime:October3rdat3:00-4:00PM
Location:Library209-LibraryFishbowl
JoinDrsMattJohnson(Wildlife),ErinKelly(Forestry,Fire&Rangeland Management),andLaurieRichmond(EnvironmentalScience&Management) foradiscussionaboutchoosingtherightgrant,buildingauthentic collaborations,andtellingacompellingstory.Thisisafantasticopportunityto learnfromexperiencedcolleagueswhoallwritegrantsthataretrulyenjoyable toread!
PISpotlight:MeenalRana
Dr. Meenal Rana received the 2023 Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) Best Paper Award in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The paper is titled "Youth-Adult Partnership in Social Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement: A Case Study of Daula Village in India," and co-authored by Beth Phelps and Lonny Grafman. Dr. Rana found the opportunity through Pivot, our grant database. We'll post the paper to our social media when published, so keep an eye out!
In this Issue: Things you may have missed this summer... Upcoming Deadlines and Events Changes to State Indirect Costs (IDC) Changes to Tax and Health Benefits 204 Required for Student Payments Summer2023 Phone: 707-826-4189 Fax: 707-826-4783 research.humboldt.edu
If you have any questions/feedback regarding any of these updates, please feel free to give us a call!
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UpcomingDeadlinesforFunding Opportunities:
ApplyNow!
There are numerous opportunities for research funding & awards available on the Engagement Hub. Be sure to take advantage of these great opportunities before the deadlines pass:
Research,Scholarship,andCreativeActivities Program(RSCA)AY23-24
Don't miss any of our upcoming events! Be sure to sign up for Research portal announcements by clicking this link.
Thisfundingsupportsresearch, scholarly,andcreativeactivity. Projectsmayincludesupportfor activitiessucharesearchstudies writingscholarlypapers,textbooks,or monographs;traveltoarchivesor professionalconferences;development ofpilotstudies;collectionof preliminarydataforgrantproposals; participantincentives;recitals, performances,orexhibitions;etc.All membersofUnit3(Faculty,Librarians, Coaches,andCounselors)areeligible
Deadline:Thursday,September14th
AgricultureResearchInstitute(ARI)AY23-24
Check out our curated funding opportunity lists in Pivot! These lists include:
Conservation & Wildlife
Energy Resources
Health Education
Psychology
Water Resources
And more!
ARIfunds tenure-tra associates research,i aquacultur onapplied industryco positively agriculture foodsystem is100%of atleast25 remainder matchsim leveragean (excluding CSUgenera alreadycom withyourA
Pre-AwardSpecialistASAPifinterested.
Deadline:Thursday,November9th
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AVendorData204Formwillnowberequiredtobe onfilewiththeuniversitybeforemakinganystudent payments Thisincludesallreimbursementtypes, includingtravel ThisisrequiredbyCaliforniaState RevenueandTaxationCode,Section18646to facilitatetaxcomplianceandotherinformation returnsasrequiredbytheInternalRevenueCode, Section6109(a).
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RateChangestoStateIndirectCosts
TheCaliforniaStateUniversity(CSU),Universityof California(UC),andtheCaliforniaDepartmentof GeneralServices(DGS),onbehalfofthestate agencies,signedaMemorandumofUnderstanding forastandardmodelagreementformat,including standardizedproposalrequirementsforcontracts andgrants,aspartofStateAssemblyBill20(AB20)
TheCaliforniaModelAgreement(CMA)provides modelcontracttermsforusebyStateofCalifornia
agenciesthatfundresearch,trainingorservice activitiesperformedbycampusesoftheUCand CSUsystems.
AsofJuly1,2023therateforallstatecontractshas increasedfrom30%to 35%.Exceptionstothisrule canonlybemadewithapprovalfromthe Chancellor'soffice Formoreinformation,pleasesee theCSUCMAwebsite
UpdatestoTaxandHealthBenefitsonSPFGrants
Everyyeartherearechangestoourtaxandhealth benefitrates.Althoughtaxeswentdownabitthis year,insuranceratesforbenefittedemployeeswent upsignificantly.Currentratescanbefoundhere. MakesureyouareusingthenewversionoftheSPF budget!YoucanfindtheInternalBudgetTemplateon theSPFFormsLibrary.
FeaturedFundingOpportunities
NSF|RacialEquityinSTEM Education(EHRRacialEquity)
Supports projects focused on advancing racial equity in STEM education and workforce development that are led or co-developed by individuals and communities most impacted by the inequities caused by systemic racism. Proposals may request up to $5M for a duration of up to 5 years.
Application Deadline: October 10, 2023
NEH|SpotlightonHumanitiesin HigherEducation
Supports the exploration and development of small projects that would benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities. This program offers two levels of funding (Exploration: up to $25,000; Development: up to $60,000).
Application Deadline: October 11, 2023
NEH|CollaborativeResearch
Supports research in a single field of study or interdisciplinary work with collaboration by teams of two or more scholars. The program includes four project categories: Planning International Collaboration, Convening, Manuscript Preparation, and Scholarly Digital Projects. Awards up to $250,000.
Application Deadline: November 29, 2023
SequoiaParkZoo|Conservation GrantProgram
Proposals should be submitted for projects that have a clear direct impact on conservation of wildlife and/or habitat. Appropriate projects include proposals for research, certain educational programs, and habitat management. Awards up to $3,000.
Application Deadline: January 27, 2023
NEH|PublicScholars
Supports individual authors for research, writing, travel, and other activities leading to the creation and publication of wellresearched nonfiction books in the humanities written for the broad public. Awards up to $5,000 per month for a period of six to twelve months.
Application Deadline: November 29, 2023
RSF|BehavioralScienceand DecisionMakinginContext
Supports research furthering understanding of economic, social, and political decisionmaking processes, attitudes, behaviors, and institutional practices in public and private contexts. Awards up to $50,000 or $75,000, depending on project needs.
Application Deadline: November 7, 2023
NIFA|AgricultureandFood ResearchInitiative-Education andWorkforceDevelopment
Supports professional development, workforce training, and non-formal education opportunities in the food and agricultural sciences. Awards range $20,000-$750,000.
Application Deadline: December 7, 2023
CaliforniaCoastalCommission| WHALETAIL
Supports experiential education and stewardship of the coast and its watersheds. Grant projects can engage youth or adults, and may include: youth education programs, programs for educating the general public, climate change education and stewardship, shoreline cleanup and enhancement programs. Awards up to $50,000.
Application Deadline: December 7, 2023
