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Research Notes
JULY 2024
Research information from the Office of the Vice President for Research for Brown faculty, grant-related staff, and students
Political scientist Corey Brettschneider on the promise of 'We the People'
In his forthcoming book, “The Presidents and the People,” Corey Brettschneider, a Brown professor of political science, places the politics of today in the context of history, describing and analyzing five examples from the past when presidents “pushed the boundaries of the Constitution.”
Technology Innovations
School of Engineering celebrates inventions with display of 15 patents
"Infinite Possibilities" celebrates the inventive spirit of SoE faculty with a wall display of 15 recently issued patents. If you have an idea for a new invention, reach out to Brown Technology Innovations at tech-innovations@brown.edu.
BTI on the road in Boston
On June 18, BTI and JP Morgan hosted a Deep Tech Venture Unpitch and Networking event featuring Brown startups Adept Materials, CareCrowd, Equipulse, Ethylium, Phinyx, and SOMA.
Register for the 2nd Annual Innovation@Brown Showcase!
BTI and Venture Café invite you to join us for the 2nd annual Innovation@Brown Showcase to celebrate local innovation and network with investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and regional leaders.
Blueprint Fall 2024 for graduate students, postdocs, and research scientists
The Engine seeks applications for its fall 2024 Blueprint program. The six-week curriculum offers the opportunity to explore the commercial potential of scientific breakthroughs. Application deadline is Aug. 12 @ 11:59pm.
NEMIC 6th Cohort of Med Tech Leadership Program
The Med Tech Leadership Program (MTLP) is NEMIC’s signature education course. This program is for anyone interested in learning how to successfully commercialize a regulated medical technology. Enrollment begins July 22.
Sony Corporation's 2024 Research Award Program
The Sony Focused Research Award enables university faculty, research institutes, and Sony to conduct collaborative, focused research. Learn more and apply. Contact your Tech Innovations director with questions.
Research Integrity
Missed Huron IRB training with Huron Consulting?
Visit HRPP Huron Updates and Training for recorded sessions and presentation slides on topics such as toolkit overview and investigator manual, protocol templates, informed consent, and reportable new information.
Meeting dates & submission deadlines
Research Strategy and Development
Nature & Health Workshop - 9/19-20 - inquire now!
Research Strategy and Development leads a workshop on an actionable and inclusive research approach to understanding the relationship between nature and health. Funded by an OVPR Seed Award, hosted by SPH and S4. Inquire.
Retreat on Community-Engaged Teaching and Research - 8/22
Join us to build community and capacity for engaged teaching, research and partnerships. Learn and strategize with colleagues, including faculty award recipients and their community partners. Find info and register by 8/12.
Sponsored Projects
OSP Open Office Hour - 8/14 2-3pm
OSP is hosting “Open Office Hour” on Aug. 14th @ 2pm via Zoom. Each division in OSP will be represented, and our focused conversation will be the NSF Audit. Bring your questions! Sign up soon, space is limited.
Sponsored Projects training: Award Review Training
Award Review Training sessions are hosted by OSP Pre-Award. This training series comprises of four blocks to enhance attendees' proficiency in understanding grant award notices. Sign up for Zoom sessions in Workday.
Session 1: NIH + NSF Grant Award Review July 30 @9:30 am
Session 2: DOD Grant Award Review August 6 @ 9:30 am
Session 3: DOE Grant Award Review August 12 @ 9:30am
Session 4: Non-Federal Grant Award Review August 20 @ 9:30am
Updates to NIH Institutional Training Grant applications
NIH has announced updates to NIH Institutional Training Grant applications and required training data tables for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 (NOT-OD-24-129).
In-Kind Support and sabbaticals
A reminder that NIH views office and lab space provided by an outside entity as In-Kind Support. If faculty are on sabbatical and use space at another entity, it may be reportable. Contact your OSP Pre-Award Contact with questions.
Conferences & Training
NCURA 66th Annual Meeting
Register today for NCURA’s 66th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on August 4-7th.
Research Communications
Highlight your research on @BrownUResearch social media
Promote your research or award and share your accomplishments with a broader audience. Submit your information and we'll post about your research on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Threads.
Request photo/video coverage
Request research-related photo or video coverage of faculty or student researchers, events, field/lab work, classroom activities, presentations, and more.
"A Legacy of Inclusion"—June feature article on Lina Fruzzetti in Impact magazine
Internationally renowned anthropologist and ethnographic filmmaker Lina Fruzzetti, Brown’s first tenured woman of color, reflects on her nearly 50-year-career at Brown since joining the anthropology department in 1975.
