Research Notes
August 2021
Research information for Brown faculty, grant-related staff,
and students from the Office of Vice President for Research
Baylor Fox-Kemper, a professor in Brown’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, is a lead author on a landmark report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Fox-Kemper shares key takeaways from the new UN report. Read more.
Don't let overdue reports
jeopardize NSF awards
It happened to one of our own Brown researchers recently. Be aware—NSF reserves the right to withhold awards when PIs file technical reports past deadline. Please make sure your reports are submitted on time. See payment requirements.
Office of Research Strategy and Development
Research Development and Grant Writing News
Learn effective strategies to successfully compete for research funding and explore links to web resources and new funding opportunities. Read the August issue and catch up on past newsletters.
OVPR's 2022 Seed and Salomon award guidelines coming soon
New guidelines will be updated in September. Deadlines are set: Seed awards—LOI due Sept. 20, full proposal due Oct. 12. Salomon awards due Nov. 9. In the meantime, check out last year’s Seed and Salomon awardees.
Coeus Grants: access/roles - removal for terminations, transfers, early retirees
If your employee has terminated, transferred to another department, or is moving into early retirement at the end of this year, now is a great time to review proper IT ticket processes. Read more.
Office of Sponsored Projects
August clarifications to NIH Biosketch and other support policies
NIH has updated and added FAQs, posted clarified instructions, and we have adjusted our other support sample documents. Read more.
Current and pending support NSF June FAQs
New FAQs and a table have been developed to provide helpful reference information on the latest NSF requirements. Read more.
Proposal budgets require a minimum level of PI effort
All proposal budgets should include some PI effort to reflect their leadership role on the project. More detail here and here. Some agencies establish minimum requirements, such as NCI.
Solution to June’s Mini Case Study Challenge
In the June newsletter, Sally was struggling with a question about NIH proposal roles. Let’s see what she has learned.
August Mini Case Study Challenge
Sally Nose is a Research Administrator in the School of All Studies. All Studies is a very busy unit, with lots of interesting questions. Can you help Sally with her latest inquiry?
Brown Technology Innovations
BBII funds faculty projects with potential for patient benefit
Brown Biomedical Innovations to Impact will fund four projects: drug developments to combat glioblastoma; treatment for a rare childhood genetic disorder; growth of human biomaterials; and enhanced video for more collaborative surgery. Read more.
Drug delivery advances: new license agreements from Brown
Therapyx licensed a protein micronization and encapsulation process developed by Edith Mathiowitz, Ph.D. (Engineering) that enhances storage ability for active drugs and shields them from degradation, including in the disease microenvironment.
New patents to Brown
The USPTO awarded a new patent (US 11,054,662) last month for a polarizing beam splitter which manipulates terahertz radiation, developed by Daniel Mittleman, Ph.D. (Engineering). See the patent here.
RI Startup Week 2021
RIHub is hosting a five-day Rhode Island Startup Week from Oct 18-22. The hybrid/virtual/in-person event offers business and technology workshops across RI, networking opportunities, and events showcasing RI's startup community.
Office of Research Integrity
Updated NIH Data Archive (NDA) Global Unique Identifier (GUID) Tool
NDA released an updated version of the NDA GUID Tool, which facilitates investigator generation of unique subject identifiers. The new version provides an updated user experience and no longer requires Java to be installed on local systems.
When to acknowledge NIH funding
NIH released tips and a series of FAQs about when to acknowledge federal funding in publications and other communications derived from NIH-funded research. The FAQs cover some complex situations that are worth reviewing!
New CITI module offering: “Undue Foreign Influence: Risks and Mitigations”
Brown subscribed to a new module in the CITI training system, “Undue Foreign Influence: Risks and Mitigations," which covers cybersecurity and compliance considerations for safeguarding research and nondiscrimination laws.
Updated IRB Policy: Reportable Events and Noncompliance
The IRB Policy on Reportable Events and Noncompliance describes the process and responsibilities for reporting and reviewing events that meet reporting criteria and occur in the context of a human subjects research study.
HRPP meeting opportunities: TEA Time (open hours) and Request a Meeting
We hear you...now we want to see you! In a recent survey, PIs requested more opportunities to speak with HRPP staff. Join us for TEA Time on Tuesdays, 1-2 pm, or Request a Meeting to discuss your questions or concerns.
Meeting dates & submission deadlines
NSF federal updates
NSF publishes PAPPG (NSF 22-1)
The requirement to use an NSF-approved format for preparation of the biographical sketch and other support pages continues. For proposals submitted before Oct. 4, 2021, use PAPPG version 20001. On or after Oct. 4, 2021, use PAPPG version 22-1.
People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition
EPA's P3 Program funds teams of college students designing solutions for a sustainable future. Offers one-year "proof of concept" grants up to $25,000 and chance for $100,000 to implement design in a real world setting. Due 10/27/21.
Limited Submission funding opportunities
Limited Submissions require institutional nomination or endorsement from Brown. Interested? See the featured funding database of searchable limited submission opportunities.
IMPACT: Research at Brown
IMPACT tells the stories of research at Brown. Learn about groundbreaking discovery and scholarship and Brown's ongoing commitment to making a difference in the world.
Read the shareable issue online, download the PDF, and send story ideas and comments to IMPACT editor. Printed copies will be distributed by Mail Services in October.
