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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
📑 Office of Research Forms Now Available via Kuali
💰Internal Funding Opportunity
🧐 I Got a Grant! Now What? Webinar - July 22nd at 12:00 PM
🏛️ Updates from Funding Agencies
🏆 Award Recipients - Join us in Congratulating our Faculty!
📅 Office of Research Office Hours
📚 News from the Leatherby Libraries
🌴 Code Phrase! - Prize Opportunity
Applications for the Grant Resubmission Support are Open!
The Grant Resubmission Support provides critical funding to faculty to strengthen previously reviewed but unfunded external grant proposals for resubmission.
The call for proposals, guidelines, and supporting documents can be found on our internal funding page. This is an ongoing submission deadline until funding has been depleted.
Upcoming Holiday Closures
The Chapman University Office of Research & Graduate Education will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, and on Friday, July 3rd through Monday, July 6th in observance of Independence Day. Please note that proposals with sponsor deadlines during this time will require additional lead time. Consult the list below or our Proposal Preparation Timeline for final dates to submit the full draft of your application to Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) for review. The Cayuse SP proposal should also be routed and have received all unit approvals by these dates.
Sponsor Deadline Final Day to Submit Full Draft to SPS
June 19 June 11
June 22 June 12
June 23 June 15
June 24 June 16
June 25 June 17
June 26 June 18
July 3-7 June 26
July 8 June 29
July 9 June 30
July 10 July 1
July 13 July 2
Office of Research Forms Now Available via Kuali
Several Office of Research forms have transitioned from PDF or Formstack to Kuali Build, improving transparency and simplifying review and routing.
When submitting or routing these forms, please watch for email notifications from Kuali Notifications (no-reply@mail.kualihub.com). Hyperlinks in the emails will route to chapman.kualihub.com. Forms now available in Kuali include:
- PI Eligibility Exception
- Advance Account Request
- Release of Funds Prior to Compliance Request
- Reporting Animal Care and Use Concerns
- Hazardous Materials Use for IACUC Protocols
- Third-Party Cost Sharing Approval
- Cost Share – Request for Cash Contributions
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2027-2028 Competition
With just over four months until Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program's September 15, 2026 (5:00 pm Eastern (UTC -5:00)) deadline, it's not too late to get started on your application!
Did you know Fulbright offers two-week seminars for international education administrators? Planned and facilitated by Fulbright Commissions in France, Taiwan, Israel, Japan, Germany, South Korea, India, and the West African Research Center in Senegal; International Education Administrator (IEA) Awards are fully funded, two-week seminars for U.S. higher education administrators. Register for the IEA Office Hour on June 12th at 3:00 PM ET.
Recruitment Videos: These short, high‑impact videos highlight the program’s mission, are located under the Liaison Virtual Toolkit, (resources and promotional materials) and showcase the experiences of past Fulbright scholars, and illustrate the connections and academic collaborations that Fulbright makes possible. Whether you’re consider a Fulbright research project, a teaching award, or a professional project, these videos offer an accessible and inspiring way to learn more about the program.
For more information join Fulbright’s webinars and interactive office hours and visit fulbrightscholars.org/us-scholar-awards for more information.
Dr. Cedric Owens, Associate Professor of Biochemistry in Schmid College received a 2026/27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar award. He will be working with Dr. Yvain Nicolet at the Institute of Structural Biology in Grenoble, France investigating the mechanism of the agriculturally relevant enzyme nitrogenase, which is important for plant growth.
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar program supports U.S.-based researchers to carry out research and educational projects abroad and enhance international collaboration. The 2027/28 competition is currently open - see the information above in this newsletter.
Julia Boehm for "A life well-lived: Diverse perspectives on well-being and prospective associations with cardiovascular health" for $53,316 from the American Heart Association
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 22nd, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
RSVP here: https://chapmanu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lFHtjRQvSiZ7ym
Description: Congratulations are always in order when your project has been funded. But, as we all know, the notice of award is only the beginning. Join us for a 1-hour webinar to learn what happens after the award is received, what tools and services SPS provides for staying on track, what actions you need to take as PI to kick things off, and what to do if you need to make changes during the course of your project. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the workshop.
Free Webinar: Designing Your Research with Assistance from AI. Click here to register!
For faculty, postdocs, and graduate students to develop consistent writing habits, stay accountable, and make real progress - all in just two weeks. Session: July 6 - July 19 | Register by June 26 here. 30 minutes a day | FREE
Join NCFDD and Elizabeth Parks Ph.D. (Faculty Creighton University) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET to learn about 5 Secrets to a Super Productive Semester that will help you to finally make meaningful progress on your research and writing. Register here!
Check the events calendar for more information on upcoming webinars and writing retreats!
NIH Reminds Community of Definition of Foreign Component
On May 27, 2026, the NIH issued Notice NOT-OD-26-084, responding directly to recent questions about whether NIH has changed its definition of a "foreign component" and whether a foreign co-author on a publication automatically triggers that designation. The notice states that NIH's longstanding definition remains unchanged: a foreign component is the performance of any significant element or segment of a project outside the United States and that, in most instances, co-authorship represents a foreign component.
Implementing Simpler NOFO at NIH: A Clearer, Simpler Path for Applicants
Click here to read the full news article: https://grants.nih.gov/news-events/nih-extramural-nexus-news/2026/05/implementing-simplernofo-at-nih-a-clearer-simpler-path-for-applicants
Reinforcing NIH's Continued Commitment to Fundamental Research
Click here to read the full news article: https://grants.nih.gov/news-events/nih-extramural-nexus-news/2026/05/reinforcing-nihs-continued-commitment-to-fundamental-research
Helpful Reminders to Ensure Integrity of NIH-Supported Research When Using Artificial Intelligence
Click here to read the full news article: https://grants.nih.gov/news-events/nih-extramural-nexus-news/2026/05/helpful-reminders-to-ensure-integrity-of-nih-supported-research-when-using-artificial-intelligence
USDA Releases General Terms & Conditions/NIFA Requirements Webinar Recording
The USDA has released a recording of the webinar the Department held on April 15, 2026, providing an overview of the USDA General Terms and Conditions and updates to NIFA's agency specific Terms and Conditions. The session also offered guidance on using SciENcv and is designed to help applicants, awardees, and research administrators prepare for these changes.
International Review Board (IRB) Updates
After serving as IRB Chair for the past four years, Rebecca T. Foster, Ph.D. is being succeeded by Michael Robinson, Ph.D., effective July 1, 2026. The Office of Research wants to extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Foster for her years of dedicated leadership, expert guidance, and unwavering commitment to protecting research participants. Her invaluable contributions have profoundly shaped Chapman's research community, and we are equally thrilled to welcome our new IRB Chair Dr. Robinson as he steps into this vital role.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Updates
Kuali-IACUC is now live! Chapman's IACUC will no longer use Cayuse, hence study protocols with current approval from the IACUC are being migrated from Cayuse to Kuali. All new submissions to the IACUC will need to be via Kuali. Additional training resources will be available soon. For more information, please reach out to the IACUC administrators: iacuc@chapman.edu.
Kudos to all laboratory staff for an uneventful inspection of the Vivarium by our IACUC on May 18th! Only minor action items were identified (i.e. labeling of a few laboratory supplies needed correction, expired items needed to be either discarded or labeled as "not for use in live animals").
Compliance Tip - International Collaboration - Foreign Engagement
International collaborations are an important part of Chapman’s academic mission, but they can raise export control considerations that researchers should keep in mind. These collaborations are not limited to formal research projects—they may also involve knowledge transfer, consulting, or even academic advising. In each case, sharing certain technical information, data, or expertise across borders may be subject to federal regulations. The Office of Research advises faculty and staff to evaluate potential export control implications early and to consult with our team when planning international engagements. This ensures compliance while supporting Chapman’s global academic partnerships. Questions? Contact: officeofresearch@chapman.edu
SPS Pre Award & Non-Financial Post Award: The second Thursday of every month from 11:00-12:00pm. Zoom Link.
SPS Post Award: The last Tuesday of every month from 9:30-10:30am. Zoom Link
IRB: The first Tuesday of every month from 9:00-10:00am. Zoom Link.
IACUC/COI/Export/Import: The fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:00-10:00pm. Zoom Link.
Industry Alliance and Commercialization: The third Thursday of every month from 3:00-4:00pm. Zoom Link.
Graduate Education: The last Thursday of every month from 10:00-11:00am. Zoom Link.
For a full schedule including quarterly and semester specific dates for additional departments and for Zoom information visit our events page.
Congratulations to the 2026 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize Winners
The Leatherby Libraries is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize! This year’s winners include Rowan Eiselman (First Place), Abigail Bond Halling (Second Place), and Levi Ramirez Garcia (Third Place).
Congratulations to the 2026 Eric M. Scandrett Graduate Research Prize Winners
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce the 2026 Eric M. Scandrett Graduate Research Prize winners! Our winners are Connor Bogenreif (First Place), Thomas Buchanan (Second Place), and Khashayar Eshtiaghi (Third Place).
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