Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
NSF's Faculty Early Career Development Program
The NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is NSF's premier award for early-career faculty. CAREER supports faculty who integrate research and education while building a foundation for long-term leadership in their field and institution. Successful proposals demonstrate both intellectual merit and a strong plan for advancing education alongside research. Eligible early-career faculty across all NSF-supported disciplines are encouraged to apply. Apply by Jul. 22.
Comment Request on the NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance
The Nation Science Foundation is seeking public comment on a draft revision of its Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA). The revision updates financial assistance policies using plain language, separates policies from procedures, and incorporates recent statutory and regulatory changes. Faculty and research administrators are encouraged to review the draft and submit feedback before the deadline. Comments must be submitted by Aug. 24.
Pew Seeks Civic Science Fellow to Advance Public Impact Research
APPLY: The Pew Charitable Trusts is seeking a Civic Science Fellow to support the Presidents and Chancellors Council on Public Impact Research. The fellow will help advance university approaches to public impact research by strengthening partnerships, expanding incentives, measuring impact, and supporting institutional responsiveness. Fellows also join a national Civic Science Fellows cohort focused on building stronger connections between scientific institutions and the public.
NIH: Behavioral and Social Sciences Research for AI and Program Impact
The NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research is recruiting postdoctoral fellows for two opportunities focused on AI practices in health research policy and behavioral and social sciences program impact analyses. Eligible applicants include recent Ph.D. graduates in AI, computer science, data science, and the social and behavioral sciences. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as positions become available.
Global Futures IMPACT Studio Full Program
The IMPACT Studio is a structured, immersive 8-session program designed for faculty ready to move from individual research success to field-shaping leadership. Hosted by the Global Futures Office of Research Development and Strategy (GFORDS). Program on Sept. 17.
LEGO Foundation Research Fellowship Opportunity
The LEGO Foundation Fellowship is a global initiative supporting researchers working to deepen our understanding of how children thrive. The Fellowship provides up to $300,000 over three years for early- and mid-career researchers studying children's thriving. Apply by Jul. 31.
NIH Tribal Health Research Office Fellowship Opportunity
The NIH Tribal Health Research Office (THRO) is seeking applicants for a STEM-focused fellowship supporting research and evaluation activities related to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health. Fellows will gain experience in portfolio analysis, program evaluation, database development, and NIH research programs while working in-person at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The appointment is initially one year and may be renewed for up to five years total. Apply by Jul. 1.
Funding Opportunity: Global Health and Wellbeing in an Era of Transformative AI
Coefficient Giving seeks proposals focused on the implications of transformative AI for human health and wellbeing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This opportunity is not intended for projects that develop AI tools or applications. Instead, it seeks work that helps society prepare for and respond to the health, economic, and governance impacts of a world transformed by AI. Apply by Aug. 21.
Discovering Philanthropy: Virtual Summer Series
This two-part webinar series by Moonshot Accelerator, is designed to help ASU faculty and staff better understand philanthropy and how to engage with philanthropic funding in collaboration with the ASU Foundation. Sessions held on Jul. 22 and 23, register by Jul. 20.
Averting Water Bankruptcy: Global Water Supply Risks and Countermeasures
A new UN report warns that growing demand and shrinking freshwater supplies could push many regions toward "Water Bankruptcy." To explore the implications of this emerging crisis and identify practical solutions, the World Academy of Arts and Science's EXTRA initiative is convening a panel of international experts. Join webinar on Jun. 10.
Rodriguez-Fransen Featured at IFTF in "Reimagining the Systems We Inherited"
What if reimagining our systems required new kinds of collaboration across sectors, borders, and ways of knowing? Join Dr. Bea Rodriguez-Fransen in conversation with Institute for the Future (IFTF) on Jun. 30 at 9 AM.
Apply by August 3: Federal Research Fellowships
Advance your career with a federal research fellowship! The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administer two prestigious research fellowship programs that are open to postdoctoral and senior researchers with a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. (or near completion). These programs are designed to advance scientific discovery and innovation and provide the opportunity to design independent research projects, collaborate with leading scientists, and contribute to mission-driven innovation.