Research Notes
APRIL 2023
Research information from the Office of the Vice President for Research
for Brown faculty, grant-related staff, and students
Building on years of work at Brown in sustainable energy systems, the new Initiative for Sustainable Energy will serve as a campus hub for driving technological advances in sustainable energy and preparing the next-generation of leaders in net-zero-carbon energy solutions. Read more.
2023 Research Achievement Awards Announced
A panel of Brown faculty members selected nine of their peers to receive Research Achievement Awards across the humanities and social sciences, life sciences and public health, physical sciences, and hospital-based research faculty. Read more.
Technology Innovations
Karniadakis noted as ML expert to follow in 2023
Mathematics and engineering professor George Karniadakis was noted as a machine learning expert to follow by Digilab Academy based on his groundbreaking work in Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs). Read about his work in ML and AI here.
Brown startup Pedialydx’s technology completes clinical study
Pedialydx’s technology was utilized in a recent study that analyzed premature infants’ cries for acoustic features that may predict future behavioral and developmental deficits. Preliminary results suggest its potential as a noninvasive diagnostic.
Padture elected to MRS 2023 Fellows Class
Professor Nitin Padture was elected to the Materials Research Society (MRS) 2023 Fellows Class for his research in advanced composites, high-temperature coatings, and emerging photovoltaics. Padture has been awarded eight patents in his career.
Brown scientists to present at world’s largest cancer research meeting
Brown faculty, students, post-docs, and staff will attend the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting in Orlando, FL this month. Investigators from the Legorreta Cancer Center will present work across many areas of cancer research.
Office of Research Integrity
New data sharing resources
NIH Extramural Nexus has released new resources on protecting participant privacy when sharing scientific data.
New QA/QI Manager position in ORI
The ORI welcomes applicants for a brand new position that will support the Animal Research Program at Brown!! Position details can be found here.
USDA bird rule update
The new welfare standards for birds used in research was published Feb. 21, 2023. Please direct questions about the changes to IACUC@brown.edu.
AAALACi site visit
Brown’s Animal Program underwent its triennial site visit by AAALACi. This was another successful visit underscoring the dedication and care that all put into ensuring the highest level of animal welfare is maintained for our animals at Brown!!
Travel/exports to China, Hong Kong, Burma, Cambodia, and Venezuela
Contact Brown's Export Control Team to ensure compliance with federal regulations and stricter requirements on exports if shipping or hand-carrying equipment to China, Hong Kong, Burma, Cambodia, and Venezuela.
Huron IRB submission system protocol migration
Visit the Huron IRB Submission System website for instructions and a list of the materials needed to prepare active protocols for the new system.
Huron IRB submission system FAQs
Have questions about the Huron IRB Submission System? We have answers! Check out the Huron IRB FAQs for more information.
Meeting dates & submission deadlines
Office of Research Strategy and Development
2023 OVPR Salomon Award recipients announced
OVPR is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Salomon Awards! Designed to recognize excellence in scholarship, the Richard B. Salomon Faculty Research Awards fund exceptional faculty research projects. Read about the winning research projects.
Applying for an NSF CAREER award?
This spring, ORSD is organizing two events to help faculty develop proposals for an NSF CAREER Award (sponsor deadline: 7/26; internal deadline: 7/19): (1) a Broader Impacts Informational Workshop (4/20, 12-1pm) and (2) a Mock Review Panel (week of 6/26). Register for both events. Email ORSD if you plan to apply.
Resource: engaged scholarship and broader impacts
Are you developing a proposal that requires a broader impact component, or looking to incorporate outreach and engaged scholarship activities into your research? See these resources from the Engaged Scholarship and Broader Impacts Working Group.
Research Development and Grant Writing Newsletter
This newsletter offers strategies on how to compete successfully for research funding and highlights new funding opportunities. Catch up on past issues here.
Office of Sponsored Projects
OSP PI Transfer Tracker Form
The Transfer Trackers for incoming and outgoing Pls are available on the OSP “Forms and Policies” page. This form may be helpful in managing incoming and outgoing PIs.
NSF FAQs for SAI Plans for Bio/Geo Pilot - March 23
Several solicitations from BIO and GEO will require the submission of a Safe and Inclusive Working Environments Plan for research proposals.
NSF C&P/Biosketch - ScienCV
NSF certification process requires senior personnel to certify that the information provided in their Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support documents are accurate, current, and complete.
NIH Data Management & Sharing Plan
The NIH has issued a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) policy, effective January 25, 2023.
OSP Spring Training - Sign-up in Workday
Grant & Contract Negotiation 4/17
Reading the FOA & Budget Basics 4/24
Traveling on Sponsored Projects 4/25
Participant Support Costs - REU/RETs 5/3
OSP Virtual Open Hour - May 3rd @ 1pm
Effort on Sponsored Projects: Please bring your questions, or just listen in to the conversation. Sign up here.
OSP Case Study Challenge with Sally Nose - March solution
Can you help Sally with this request from her Sponsor? Click here to see what Sally has learned.
OSP Case Study Challenge with Sally Nose - April
Can help Sally with an Advance Account request? Click here to see if you can assist Sally with her latest inquiry from Professor Scope.
Subaward Order Form - Modifications
OSP Research Subcontracting has updated the Subaward Order Form for Modification requests. The updated form is available here.
Research Administration Information Systems
Reminder: Workday - Grant Roles access tickets
Workday roles may require various tickets. If you need a Workday role outside of a grant role, you are required to submit a Workday-Security Roles ticket or other applicable Workday ticket. Read more
Conferences & Trainings
NCURA Region I Spring Meeting
Join your research administration colleagues, agency representatives and other experts at the NCURA Regional meeting May 8-11, 2023, Workshop Day May 8th. Register. View the preliminary program here. Hotel: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, Portsmouth, NH
IMPACT: Research at Brown 2022
Brown faculty and students make a difference in the world through their research, discovery and scholarship. Each year, IMPACT tells their stories. Request a hard copy
