Belfer Center Fellowship Applications Open

Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is accepting applications for 2027-28 academic year fellowships. Focused on topics including Arctic affairs, energy and climate policy, international security, technology and geopolitics. Opportunities are open to doctoral candidates, recent Ph.D. recipients, faculty, and mid-career professionals in the public and private sectors. Applications close on Dec. 1. Recommendation letters are due Dec. 15.

Research Resources: Export Controls, Proposal Development and Research Administration

ASU researchers can access an updated Export Control Wizard, upcoming webinars on finding funding opportunities and developing stronger proposals, and an Oct. 27 town hall on changes affecting research administration. Review the resources to assess export control responsibilities, strengthen proposal development skills, and learn about institutional priorities shaping ASU’s research enterprise.

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CFA Faculty Mentoring Circles Program Pilot 2026

ASU Career Faculty Association-CFA Faculty Mentoring Circles Program Pilot 2026. Build Connections. Grow Your Career. Strengthen Our Community. Participants will be placed in small, cross-unit mentoring circles featuring one Circle Facilitator and approximately 5–7 Circle Members. Applications due Oct. 16. for either mentor or mentee.

Indigenous Perspectives on Arizona's Nuclear Future

Join Indigenous Perspectives on Nuclear Colonialism, an event sponsored by ASU Climate and Community Hub. As Arizona prepares for its first new nuclear power plant in decades, this timely panel explores how Indigenous communities—particularly the Diné (Navajo) Nation—are responding to renewed uranium mining interests on their ancestral lands. Join conversation Oct. 27 at 1 PM.

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On Being a Scientist: Upcoming Webinar

Join members of the National Academies committee - including our own Dave Guston - that authored the new fourth edition of On Being a Scientist: A Guide to the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research. The webinar will introduce the updated online guide and highlight topics including responsible collaboration, research security, research integrity, and maintaining public trust. The guide is designed for students and early-career researchers across disciplines. Attend virtually Oct. 8 at 10 AM.

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Voices of Carson Storytelling Award

The Rachel Carson Council’s Voices of Carson Storytelling Award is a national program to explore how narrative, identity, and environmental justice shape climate action and hope through creativity. Students and faculty are invited to submit original climate storytelling pieces—poetry, short stories, and narrative non-fiction—that embody Rachel Carson’s legacy.

Volunteer w/ Tempe City Hall Farmers Market

Tempe Farmers Market at City Hall launches on Sunday October 11 from 8 AM - 12 PM, continuing every Sunday afterwards. The market will serve as a welcoming space to connect with neighbors, enjoy fresh flavors, and contribute to a resilient community. It will feature a variety of small-business vendors selling produce, baked goods, ready-to-eat foods, and handmade items. Become a vendor or volunteer if interested.

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Sloan Foundation award on the Futures of the Research University

Dave Guston is principal investigator, with Bea Rodriguez-Fransen and Lauren Keeler as co-investigator on Using Foresight Methods to Imagine the Futures of the Research University. A newly awarded grant from Sloan Foundation, the projects goal is to offer a more forward-looking, strategic set of framings and goals, to the current approach to anticipating alternative futures of research universities, and the scientific research activities conducted at these institutions.

Women and Philanthropy Grant Available for 2026-27

Applications are now available to apply to Women and Philanthropy 2026-27. At the heart of Women and Philanthropy is a shared commitment to creating meaningful change. Each year, the grant process empowers supporters to champion bold ideas, address emerging challenges and help shape a stronger future for ASU and the communities it serves. Proposals due Oct. 12, get help from GFORDS by submitting draft by Sept. 28.

LASER Talks in Tempe: Exploring STEM Through Movement

Learn how movement-based approaches can expand how we teach, understand, and emotionally connect with STEM topics and environmental challenges. Speakers are Dr. Lekelia "Kiki" Jenkins and Jennifer Light, this talk is being moderated by Emily Davis. Join this Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous (LASER) Talk on Oct. 8 through Zoom at 10 AM.

Designing Science Policy Futures: CSPO GFL Workshop

Designing Science Policy Futures: American Science@250 and CSPO's Vision for Science, Policy, and Public Engagement, this workshop will provide updates on CSPO’s science policy projects and insights on how science policy is changing in the United States as pathways are redesigned to connect research to societal outcomes. Join Oct. 15 at 3 PM. Register by Oct. 9.

Introducing ACES LIFT Challenge

Launching Investment for Future Transformation - LIFT - is a free global competition where students can propose blended finance and impact investing solutions to real-world sustainability challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is hosted by the Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability (ACES) at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. LIFT is also looking for coaches and judges.