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Strategic Conversations on the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars Network

A series of facilitated listening sessions designed to gather your perspectives on priorities, opportunities, partnerships, and measures of success from Global Futures Scientists & Scholars for the work of the network over the next decade. Sessions will be hosted via Zoom.

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Learn How Federal Science Funding Works—and Why It Matters

AAAS Learning Hub is offering The U.S. Federal R&D Budget 101 course free to everyone until Sept. 30. It offers a practical overview of how federal research funding is negotiated each year and a look at the historical role it has played in supporting the scientific enterprise.

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Arizona Sustainability Alliance - Tree Steward Cohort Opportunity

The Community Tree Steward program is recruiting participants for its fifth and final cohort in Mesa. Participants will learn valuable tree-care skills, gain experience in the field, and become community advocates for trees and urban forestry. Training sessions are Oct. 3 and Oct. 17.

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Seeking Postdoctoral Researcher in Science-Policy Engagement and Climate Futures

Oslo Metropolitan University seeks a postdoctoral researcher to join the ERC-funded CAMELOT project, led by Manjana Milkoreit. The researcher will develop and evaluate science-policy engagement processes focused on how governance actors anticipate and respond to long-term climate risks. Apply by Aug. 30.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.