OSP Weekly 03/09/2022
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Deadline to Apply: 04/28/2022 5:00 pm PT
The goal of NASA EPSCoR is to provide seed funding that will enable jurisdictions to develop or enhance an academic research enterprise directed toward long-term, self-sustaining, nationally competitive capabilities in aerospace and NASA relevant research across all NASA Mission Directorates. This capability will, in turn, contribute to the jurisdiction’s economic viability and expand the nation’s base for aerospace and other NASA related research and development. The goal of NASA Space Grant is to provide and expand STEM research and training opportunities for students through NASA internships, fellowships and scholarships (NIFS) program, along with providing enhanced STEM training to the broadest possible student population in Nevada, both higher education and K-12.
The Nevada EPSCoR office currently administers Nevada’s NASA EPSCoR CAN, RID, and RRR awards, as well as the NASA Space Grant Consortium award. In addition, new proposals are prepared each year to compete for any open NASA EPSCoR or Space Grant federal funding opportunities.
The Project Director will report to his/her institutional supervisor (at UNR, UNLV, or DRI). This position requires direct communications with the Director of the System Sponsored Programs and Nevada EPSCoR Office. The NSHE Research Affairs Council (RAC) will provide performance evaluation feedback to the institutional supervisor annually. The Project Director will work with the staff of the Nevada EPSCoR office, the NSHE Research Affairs Council (as applicable) and NSHE faculty to accomplish tasks.
- 50% FTE project director on a 12-month basis (renewable and contingent on funding). Salary may be provided from both federal funds and special projects match that are sub-awarded to the home institution.
- 50% FTE provided by successful applicant's home institution for teaching, administrative and/or research at that institution.
- Successful applicant will be expected to begin work at 25% FTE September-November 2022 shadowing current Project Director to transition to 50% FTE as Project Director on December 1, 2022.
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Potential Transportation Opportunities |
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In the coming weeks / months, we expect several federal funding opportunities to arise in the transportation domain (published through NOFOs / RFPs). These solicitations typically offer collaborative opportunities for multi-disciplinary initiatives (research, education, workforce development, and outreach) that could draw upon expertise from across UNLV. They often will also require partners from other universities / colleges, and collaboration with public and private sector entities.
Step 1: Complete Survey
Respond by Thursday, March 10, 2022 by 4:00 pm PT.
A short survey has been developed to help identify individuals from across UNLV who may be interested in education, research, workforce development, or outreach opportunities related to transportation systems. Your response will also better enable us to help you successfully pursue opportunities and enhance the impacts of your efforts.
Step 2: Attend Informational Session
March 25, 2022 - 12 Noon to 2 pm @ SEB 1242 (lunch will be offered)
While you may not readily see a link between your experience, expertise, and interests, and the forthcoming opportunities in transportation, we invite you to join us for upcoming information sessions / meetings to explore the potential for you to lead / participate in related initiatives. To help identify individuals who are interested in exploring such opportunities please attend the informational session.
Questions: Please contact Professor Shashi Nambisan, Director, UNLV Transportation Research Center, at [email protected]
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NSHE Workday Grants Principal Investigator (PI) Training
This course session includes Award & Grants Overview, Workday Roles, Award Management & Tasks, Foundation Data Model (FDM), Manager Financial Reporting (Dashboard) & Key Reports, and Inbox & Notification Scenarios. Additionally, the session will provide an overview on Effort Certification.
Material is the same in both sessions:
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April 3 (Reception) - April 4, 2022 (Conference)
Little Rock, Arkansas - $250 - $300 Registration
Travel support available for researchers from EPSCoR jurisdictions- applications accepted on a first-come basis until March 18, 2022.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has incredible potential to improve modern life by addressing many of society’s major challenges related to human health, economic stability, and food security.
This workshop will bring researchers together to discuss current frontier AI research, as well as potential applications and limitations of AI in addressing science challenges from other domains in STEM, statistics, business, art, law, journalism, social science, linguistics, and history.
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Althea Sheets, Communications Manager for Research Development, Office of Sponsored Programs, [email protected], 702-895-1880
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