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Changes Coming to NIH Biosketch and Other Support Forms

Beginning January 25, 2026, NIH will require the use of “Common Forms” for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents on all NIH research proposals, just-in-time submissions, and grant reporting (NOT-OD-26-018). These common forms documents must be generated using SciENcv. When planning for an NIH proposal submission,… Continue reading…

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NSF, DOE proposers must now complete research security training

In October 2025, the National Science Foundation (NSF) began to require that investigators complete an annual research security training within the 12 months preceding a grant proposal submission. In May 2025, the Department of Energy imposed the same requirement on investigators submitting research & development (R&D) applications. All UNCG senior personnel listed… Continue reading…

DORE invites faculty to join REACH research leadership academy

UNCG’s Division of Research and Engagement (DORE) invites faculty to join the Research Engagement and Collaboration Hub (REACH), a new research leadership academy, launching in January 2026. This faculty-focused program equips participants with the skills, strategies, and connections to lead transformative research projects, secure competitive funding, and foster collaborations across disciplines… Continue reading…

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CAS annouces ignite transdisciplinary research fund

(This post provides updated proposal guidelines, effective December 2025) To build bridges between CAS and UNCG’s schools and college, the CAS Dean’s Office is supporting the Ignite Transdisciplinary Research Fund. The Fund will support new collaborations between Arts and Sciences faculty and faculty in other UNCG units. This program seeks… Continue reading…

RISE NETWORK PITCH & PLATE, SEPT. 24

Are you a faculty member looking for inter-disciplinary collaborators for your next grant proposal? Do you have a great idea but need the right team to bring it to life? The RISE Network and the CAS Office of Research invite you to Pitch & Plate: Developing Collaborations and Funding Proposal… Continue reading…

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ARTS & SCIENCES DEAN’S OFFICE TO FUND UNDERGRAD ASSISTANTSHIPS

The College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office will support up to 10 undergraduate research or creative work assistantships in the spring and summer terms in 2026.  These opportunities should provide training and hands-on research or creative work experience for undergraduate students. Students should work on a faculty-led research or creative project. Students should not… Continue reading…

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Research Assignment Applications due to Dept heads by Sept. 5

The University is committed to the advancement of research and creative scholarship. The Research Assignment program rewards tenured faculty members who have demonstrated distinguished contributions to the University through a competitively-won award of either one semester at full salary or two semesters at half salary during which the faculty member… Continue reading…

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University Libraries hosts Research & Application Webinar Series

All UNCG faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in the Research and Application Webinar series, which is offered each semester. The Fall 2025 schedule is below. These are free 30 minute webinars about UNCG libraries research and its applications. They’re recorded and available on YouTube after the session… Continue reading…

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MUNROE STUDENT RESEARCH FUND APPLICATIONS DUE Sept 15

The Dorothy Levis Munroe Student Research Fund, managed by the College’s Office of Research, supports undergraduate and graduate students who conduct research in the natural and mathematical sciences. Endowed by alumna and lifelong educator Dorothy Levis Munroe ’44, the fund provides awards of up to $1000 to students working on research projects with faculty mentors…. Continue reading…