The Research Resource
Updates from Rowan University's Division of Research
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Dear Rowan Research Community,
Welcome to the Division of University Research's Spring/Summer 2023 newsletter with news and information for research faculty and staff.
I am pleased to report that our research community has had a busy spring with many exciting achievements to celebrate. Below are just a few of the highlights:
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With a new development award from the NSF Engines program, Princeton University and Rowan University will lead a new collaboration of universities, community colleges, industry, and state partners to advance regional photonics research, technology translation and workforce development. Read more about the Advancing Photonics Technologies collaboration team and its mission here.
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It has been my honor serving as Vice President for Research and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies since July 1, 2020—and I will continue to work to serve our university's mission as the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. I look forward to continuing to support both our graduate students and graduate programs.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Division of University of Research staff for their hard work and dedication to the University’s research community.
Sincerely,
Tabbetha Dobbins
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Opportunity
Pre-proposals are now being accepted for a limited submission opportunity for a 2024 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) summer stipend. Full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty are eligible to apply. Pre-proposals are due to the Office of Research Development by Friday, June 30, 2023. Learn more
Reminders
Pivot Database: The ORD's funding opportunities database, Pivot (view here), lists opportunities from across the federal, state, local, private, corporate, and international sectors. Log in using your credentials to edit your research profile and connect with other researchers. For tutorials and more information on using Pivot, visit the ORD Pivot webpage. For questions, email ORD@rowan.edu.
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Announcements
As of July 1, 2023, for sponsored programs, the full-time fringe rate will be 32% and all other fringe rates will be 8.6%. More detailed information will be provided in an upcoming Rowan Daily Mail announcement.
Reminders
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internal approvals – 5 business days in advance,
- final budget – 5 business days in advance and
- final proposals – 3 business days in advance.
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Announcements
Rowan-Virtua Partnership IRB: As the Rowan and Virtua partnership moves forward, the Rowan and Virtua IRBs have created an engagement assessment form to ensure compliance with human subjects protections regulations and assist Principal Investigators in identifying the IRB of record that will review the human subjects research project. You can find more information on the Rowan IRB Residency Programs and Performance Sites webpage.
Rowan IACUC: Rowan University IACUC had a successful accreditation site visit from AAALAC. After two days of AAALAC site visitors looking over Rowan University’s animal welfare program and animal facilities, Rowan University received ten commendations and recommendations for continuing accreditation. AAALAC accreditation demonstrates Rowan University”s commitment to the humane and ethical treatment of animals.
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Congratulations to Eric Gregory, Director of Research Compliance!
Eric recently completed the Rowan University 2023 Leadership Development Institute training program.
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Reminders
IBC – Submissions requiring review by the IBC should be submitted to the IBC by:
- June 23 – July Meeting
- July 21 – August Meeting
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Events
2023 Sony Research Award Program Webinar
July 17, 2023, 1-2 p.m.
Life Sciences PA Events
Life Sciences PA is the statewide trade association for the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and investment entities. View upcoming events
Opportunities
The NSF-I-Corps Hub Northeast Hub helps academic researchers explore how their scientific or technological discovery meets the needs of people and industries. The Propelus program is open to researchers and their team members, including postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, to collaborate and learn how to translate their discovery into a startup or venture. Participants earn a $3,000 NSF grant. Apply by June 29 to attend the online July/August session. For questions, contact Nidhal Bouaynaya at bouaynaya@rowan.edu or Yatin Karpe at karpe@rowan.edu.
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Announcements
On April 29, 2021, the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) and The Jed Foundation (JED) released a report, “Supporting Graduate Student Mental Health and Well-being: Evidence-Informed Recommendations for the Graduate Community,” which provides an evidence base for future action to support graduate student well-being, along with recommendations for key stakeholders. The report’s findings and recommendations are intended to provide a starting point for discussion and action for all campus groups with a vested interest in the quality of graduate education. After extensive self-assessment and discussions with campus partners, the School of Graduate Studies is proud to be one of over 150 universities to have endorsed the report’s statement of principles and demonstrate our commitment to supporting graduate student mental health and well-being. The report and its recommendations can be viewed here.
Please note, the School of Graduate Studies has a new website at rowan.edu/sgs.
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View more research stories and researcher profiles here.
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Congratulations to Sanaz Shahi, administrative and database coordinator for the Office of Technology Commercialization on receiving Rowan's Excellence in Diversity in Social Activism award. Sanaz was recognized for her activism in raising awareness, amplifying her voice and that of others, and persistently taking action for The Women, Life, and Freedom Movement in global solidarity with Iranian women and girls.
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Did you know June is Alzheimer's Disease awareness month? As reported by the Alzheimer's Association, national surveys reveal that more than one-third of Black Americans and nearly one-fifth of Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans feel discrimination is a barrier to receiving Alzheimer’s care. Further, nearly two-thirds of Black Americans believe that medical research is biased against people of color—a view shared by substantial numbers of Asian Americans, Native Americans and Hispanic Americans. Learn more
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Yatin Karpe, Director, Rowan Innovations & Technology Commercialization
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