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IGNITE proposals due March 1

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. Proposals are due March 1 and should be submitted as a single pdf… Continue reading…

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Evenson funds will foster knowledge of Jewish history, culture

The Jerome Evenson Research Support Endowed Fund and the Harriett Evenson Visiting Scholars Endowed Fund will foster the creation and sharing of knowledge related to Jewish history, religion, health, identify, and culture. The funds are administered by the College of Arts & Sciences working in collaboration with the Jewish Studies… Continue reading…

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More internal funding for Arts & Sciences faculty

The College of Arts & Sciences is pleased to share two funding opportunities for Arts & Sciences faculty: the Timothy Johnston Faculty Award and the Arts & Sciences Faculty Award. Proposals to both funds are due March 15. Timothy Johnston Faculty Award The Timothy Johnston Faculty Award Fund supports research or… Continue reading…

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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…