NASA's Psyche creative internship open to undergrads of all majors
NASA's Psyche Inspired creative arts internship for 26-27 is open to full-time undergraduates in all majors at U.S. universities and community colleges. Selected interns become virtual creatives-in-residence, creating four original works that communicate the Psyche mission’s science and engineering to the public. Apply by Aug. 28.
Leah Gerber Publishes New Research on Shark Conservation
Leah Gerber, Founding Director of the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes is lead author of a new publication in Conservation and Practice. The paper, Examining the efficiency of a sanctuary to protect sharks in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, examines conservations strategies for sharks in the Galápagos and is co-authored by two recent ASU PhD graduates.
Sloan Research Fellowships (Opportunity Kick Off)
Successful nominations emphasize a candidate's record of independent scholarship, scientific creativity, and potential for transformative contributions to their discipline, making this competition an important component of institutional faculty recognition and research excellence strategies. Open Q&A time will follow the presentation. Attend Aug. 13.
Writing a Better Statement of Work: From Proposal to Project
A Statement of Work may seem unnecessary at the pre-award stage, but a strong one will make your proposal easier to execute once it's funded. Join Aug. 11.
NSF Limited Submission Opportunity: AI Infrastructure Hubs
ASU OVPR is leading a strategic response to this opportunity. If you are interested in this solicitation, please contact KE Research Development. Internal deadline Sept. 8.
Flinn Foundation Translational Seed Grants Program (Opportunity Kick Off)
This faculty-focused kickoff session will provide an overview of the funding opportunity, eligibility requirements, timeline, and strategies for developing competitive proposals. Join Aug. 14.
KE kicks off proposal development workshop series
Join Aug. 25 for workshop #1, Building Your Research Presence: Increasing Visibility and Discoverability, hosted by Knowledge Enterprise Research Development.
NSF Renews STEPS Center to Advance Phosphorus Sustainability Research
A $22 million National Science Foundation renewal will allow the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center to continue advancing interdisciplinary phosphorus sustainability research while training the next generation of scientists. The award builds on its initial $25 million investment and includes leadership from multiple ASU Researchers.
Residential Fellowship 27-28: Understanding AI
Princeton's Institute for Advanced Studies, School of Social Science invites applications for year-long residential fellowship for junior and senior scholars. Research projects may align with the annual theme: Understanding AI. Apply by Oct. 15.
Nominate an Emerging Sustainability Leader
Arizona Forward is accepting applications for its Emerging Sustainability Leaders program through Aug. 7. The program helps early-career professionals build leadership skills, expand professional networks, and engage with sustainability challenges facing Arizona. Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this opportunity with promising colleagues, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and other emerging professionals who may benefit from the experience.
How sound can help us better understand a changing planet
Daniel Gilfillan is lead author of a new paper in Resonance: The Journal of Sound and Culture, exploring how listening can reveal ecological change. The research examines how human and nonhuman sounds interact in changing environments, arguing that sound offers a new way to understand ecological resilience.
Kirsch receives Canadian Insight Development Grant
Dr. Robert Kirsch is co-investigator on a new Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada project examining how frontline communities and policymakers collaborate before and after climate disasters. The international research team will study governance and community response networks across Canada and the U.S. to inform more effective approaches to climate emergency preparedness and recovery.