Research Notes
NOVEMBER 2024
Information from the Division of Research for Brown faculty, grant-related staff, and students
Brown researchers analyze asteroid fragments to unlock clues about the origins of life on Earth
Pieces of the asteroid Bennu are being studied at the NASA-funded Reflectance Experiment Laboratory (RELAB), which is housed on the University’s campus and led by Brown planetary scientist Ralph Milliken.
PRIORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brown Research Achievement Award nominations—due Jan. 13, 2025
Brown recognizes outstanding research and scholarship through annual Research Achievement Awards. Early Career Awards and Distinguished Achievement Awards will be given in 2025. Nominations are now open on InfoReady.
RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAMS
Huron training and resources coming soon
Training and resources for Huron Research Suite will soon be added to the Division of Research website under the Huron Knowledge Center. Currently, both a Huron glossary and FAQ page are available. If you are unable to find the answers to your questions on the aforementioned pages, please contact researchtraining@brown.edu.
The Research Training Programs (RTP) team helps you navigate the research landscape
The RTP team can answer your questions and requests for resources and offer context if you wonder, "Why do I need to take this training... again?" Share your training needs and preferences using this form or email the team.
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Workday Grant Roles access change with Huron Grants
An access change is coming this December for Workday Grant Roles (Grant Manager, Grant Financial Analyst) with the Huron Grants system changeover from Coeus. Details announced on Nov. 6.
Huron access for grants work
When Huron Grants replaces Coeus in December, you do not need to submit an access ticket if you already had access to Coeus; you will retain that level of access for Huron Grants. Details announced on Nov. 6.
RESEARCH STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT
Increased support for humanities research
On Nov. 7, Brown Provost Francis J. Doyle III announced increased support for humanities research at Brown. Updated deadlines, guidelines, and award amounts are now available for both the Salomon Research Awards and Humanities Research Fund.
Important Salomon Research Awards update
Additional support for larger grants (up to $30,000) will be made available exclusively for faculty in the arts, humanities, and humanistic social sciences; In addition, there is no longer a preference for junior faculty. The new deadline is Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 (noon).
Develop your DEIB plan for federal research proposals
RSD is hosting a 3-part series of mini-webinars on writing DEIB plans in federally funded research. Join our noon sessions on NIH (Nov. 21) or NSF (Dec. 3), or view the Oct. 31 recorded Zoom session on DOE. Register online.
Research Development and Grant Writing Newsletter
This newsletter offers strategies to compete successfully for research funding and highlights new funding opportunities. Access the current edition and catch up on past issues.
RESEARCH INTEGRITY
BEARCORE registration open for January 2024
The BEARCORE Responsible Conduct of Research training course is open for registration. Participants will be required to meet in person on Jan. 15 & 16. This course fulfills NIH and NSF RCR training requirements.
Offering online courses to individuals outside the U.S.
Considering offering an online course or workshop in a comprehensively embargoed country? Coordinate with Brown's Export Control Team, as it may require authorization from the U.S. government.
Meeting dates & submission deadlines
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS
Brown Technology Innovations 2024 Annual Report
Brown Technology Innovations (BTI) surpassed its goals in startup growth and industry-sponsored research in Fiscal Year 2024. Learn about four new startups, five top Brown Invents stories, and more in our 2024 Annual Report.
BBII accepting pre-proposals for annual Pilot Awards
Brown Biomedical Innovations to Impact (BBII) awards develop and add value to biomedical technologies to increase the probability of licensing and commercialization. Pre-proposals due Dec. 6. Visit BBII Pilot Awards or email bbii-projects@brown.edu for more information.
Rhode Island Life Sciences Hub, January 2025
RILSH will host a statewide neuroscience conference to highlight the breadth and depth of neuroscience/neurotech work in Rhode Island, demonstrating the state as a center for neuro-related innovation. The daylong event will take place Jan. 28, 2025, at 225 Dyer.
Brown joins MIT-led I-Corps
Brown has joined seven other regional university partners in an MIT-led NSF-funded Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub to accelerate innovation and translation of research to the marketplace. The I-Corps Hub, which launches Jan. 1, 2025, extends from Rhode Island to Maine.
SPONSORED PROJECTS
Huron Grants transition FAQs and key dates
For additional information about the COEUS retirement and Huron implementation, visit the Grants Timeline and the Grants Transition FAQs.
Pause on Outgoing Subaward requests starts Nov. 22
Outgoing Subawards requests—both new and modifications—will be paused at the close of business on Nov. 22. Outgoing Subaward requests may resume on Dec. 9 in the Huron Research Suite.
Updated FAQ on travel lodging itemized receipts
The Sponsored Travel Policy FAQ has been updated to include additional guidance on providing proof of stay to support lodging booked through third-party agencies (i.e., Expedia, etc.) and requirements for itemized receipts.
Childcare reimbursement requests
Must be processed via miscellaneous payment using spend category ‘NIH or other grant funded childcare allowance (9240)’. This is a taxable benefit reported on Form 1099-NEC. Check additional guidance for funding from NIH on NRSA fellowships and institutional training grants.
Critical deadlines for financial reports to sponsors
Holiday breaks are approaching. Be mindful of Post Award Services due dates. Reports not received by the due dates will be submitted as-is for OSP to maintain compliance with sponsors, and adjustments will not be possible.
Assistance from the Brown Internal Consulting Group
Consultants will assist with Pre- and Post-Award Service functions as we ramp up activities related to the transition to the Huron Research Suite. You can expect to hear from them periodically through January 2025.
Recommended Grant Management Reports - Job Aid in Workday Learning
To access the job aid, please use the following instructions:
1. Open the Learning app
2. Select Search for Available Learning
3. Type all or part of Recommended Grant Manager Reports in the search bar
4. Select the job aid to view step-by-step instructions
Positions currently funded by your awards report
Costing allocation start and end dates are now available on the ‘Positions Currently Funded By Your Awards’ report within Workday. Follow directions in prior item.
RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
Division of Research website Tips & Tricks - Differentiating between the different search functions
- Site-Wide Search, found on the homepage as well as by clicking the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner of any screen, is powered by Google, enabling users to search for keywords and phrases across the entire site.
- Search Topics offers a curated list of topics. Users can search for pages using these preassigned page tags.
- If you are not sure which page the content you are looking for appears on, we suggest using the site-wide search.
Highlight your research achievements on @BrownUResearch social media
Promote your research or award and share your accomplishments with a broader audience. Complete the Brown Research/Award Submissions form and we'll follow up with posts on Instagram, X, and Threads.
Request photo/video coverage
To request research-related photo or video coverage (faculty or student researchers, events, classroom/field/lab work, presentations, etc.) complete the Research Related Photo/Video Coverage Request form.
NSF
NSF implemented Multi-Factor Authentication for Research.gov
On Oct. 27, Research.gov was updated to require Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Implementation guidance is available from NSF and from Brown’s OIT Service Center.
