Research Notes
August 2023
Research information from the Office of the Vice President for Research
for Brown faculty, grant-related staff, and students
Brown researchers lead a team of scientists in a new NSF-funded project to establish a climate and health research hub for the New England coast. The study will focus on the Port of Providence and Port of Galilee in Rhode Island, and two ports in Maine, to address climate change related challenges faced by low-lying communities in New England. Read the recent news story.
Research Strategy and Development
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 & 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.
Societies and associations
Update your professional society memberships today! While you're at it, consider nominating a colleague for one of their prestigious awards. Here are examples of associations/societies that elect fellows. Need help? Contact Susan Weiner.
Sponsored Projects
New NIH requirements for foreign subrecipients research documents
New requirements for foreign subrecipients to provide copies of “all lab notebooks, all data, and all documentation that supports the research outcomes” with each scientific update apply to new/renewed foreign subawards issued after 10/1/23.
Use of generative AI technologies is prohibited for the NIH peer review process
NIH is revising its Confidentiality Agreements for Peer Reviewers to prohibit reviewers from using AI tools in analyzing and critiquing NIH grant applications and R&D contract proposals, which violate NIH’s peer review confidentiality requirements.
NSF mandated use of SciENcv in proposals submitted on or after 10/23/23
OSP is joining with Andrew Creamer in the University Library to offer training. Join us for a virtual session to learn about the SciENcv system, specifically how to generate the required documents for NSF submissions. Thurs., 8/17 at 2pm. Add to calendar.
Sponsored project reporting guidance and delinquent report notification
Annual and final narrative reports are the PI's opportunity to demonstrate milestones achieved. Overdue reports can adversely influence a sponsor's perception of both the PI and University. Delinquent report notices will be escalated as outlined.
NOAA/Dept of Commerce transition from GrantsOnLine to GEMS
The new system is called GEMS (Grants Enterprise Management Solution). To create a PD/PI account for grant applications, you must first register through eRA Commons. View instructional video. GEMS external website coming soon!
U.S. Department of Education - G5/G6 changes coming this month
The U.S. Department of Education is currently working to build G6, a new and modernized grants and financial management system. View announcement.
NIH revises budgeting guidance for data management and sharing costs
In proposals submitted on or after October 5, 2023, DMS costs may be requested in standard cost categories, not as a single separate line item. However, DMS-related costs should be identified in the budget justification. View notice.
OSP Fundamentals Training sessions are now available, in person!
8/31 Pre-Award Fundamentals course, 10-11:30 @ SSL
9/7 Post-Award Fundamentals course, 10-11:30 am @ Petteruti
9/14 Research Subcontracting Fundamentals course, 10-11:30 @ Petteruti
OSP Guidance for Complex Proposal Submissions
OSP developed a set of guidelines for proposals that are more complex than a single investigator R01 or basic NSF proposal. Look for the Guidance for Complex Proposal Submissions under Grants & Contracts - Proposal Preparation on Forms & Policies.
Mini Case Study with Sally Nose
Help Sally determine if an Advance Account is appropriate. Can you help Sally?
Research Administration Information Systems
Systems training is available for new hires (Huron/InfoEd/Coeus)
Do you have a recent new hire who needs systems training for grants and/or compliance in Huron, InfoEd and/or Coeus Premium? Visit our new hires training page for more information.
Technology Innovations
Registration open! Innovation@Brown Showcase on October 5, 2023
The Innovation@Brown Showcase will highlight Brown/Rhode Island startup activity, celebrate groundbreaking inventions, and offer networking opportunities with like-minded investors, academic researchers, and entrepreneurs. Learn more and join us!
Calling faculty interested in startups!
The MIT Faculty Founder Initiative program provides hands-on opportunities to learn from industry leaders about their experiences, ranging from licensing technology to creating early startup companies. Brown faculty members can apply to the program by 8/18/23. Please let VP_Research@Brown.edu know if you apply.
Sony Corporation's 2023 Research Award
Program
The Sony Focused Research Award provides an opportunity for university faculty, research institutes, and Sony to conduct collaborative, focused research. Applications are accepted until 9/15/23. Learn more and apply. Please contact your Tech Innovations director with any questions.
AtomICs wins 2023 Heartland Challenge Award
Brown startup AtomICs secured the 2023 Heartland Challenge and Delta Solar Innovation Awards at the Heartland Challenge venture capital competition. AtomICs won more than $50,000 for their patented data storage and retrieval processes.
Brown Technology Innovations sees rise in invention disclosures
Tech Innovations has received more invention disclosures in FY23 than at this point last year. BioMed, School of Engineering, and Computer Science lead the way with Brown having a total of 94 invention disclosures for the fiscal year.
Research Integrity
Collaborating with people in embargoed countries
Remote collaboration with people in comprehensively embargoed countries (Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, and regions of Ukraine) requires federal government licenses. Contact exportcontrol@brown.edu to discuss collaborations in advance.
New NSF RCR requirement - Jul 31, 2023
NSF awards made on proposals submitted after July 31, 2023 will require all personnel to complete RCR training.
Huron IRB submission system training
Huron IRB training sessions on navigation and initial submissions are available on 8/15, 8/31, and 9/12. Limited space is available - sign up today!
Meeting dates & submission deadlines
Research Communications
Highlight your research achievements on Brown Research social media
Promote your research or award on the @brownuresearch channels and share your accomplishments with a broader audience. Fill out the Brown Research/Award Submission form and we'll follow up with social media posts.
Follow @BrownUResearch on social media
@BrownUResearch shares Brown research stories, opportunities, internships, studies, events, and more on Twitter/X, threads, Instagram and Facebook.
IMPACT: Research at Brown 2023
Each year, IMPACT magazine tells the stories of Brown faculty and students making a difference in the world through their research, discovery and scholarship.
The 2023 cover story, Discoveries in Aging Research, reports on the inspiring breadth of Brown's work on aging from basic science to clinical trials to population studies.
View the new issue of IMPACT online or request a print copy.
