RESEARCH WEEKLY

Division of Research

April 10, 2025 | View Online

Weekly Digest

The federal administration's recent Executive Orders affect federal proposals and awards. Researchers should closely monitor to understand implications on ongoing and future. research activities. View federal transition information.

April 7, 2025 US District Court for the District of Rhode Island v US DHHS

Synopsis: Temporary Restraining Order for US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from immediately terminating public health grants appropriated by congress to fund various public health programs. These programs include tracking infectious diseases, ensuring access to immunizations, fortifying emergency preparedness, providing mental health and substance abuse services, and modernizing critical public health infrastructure. During a hearing held on April 3, 2025, the Court GRANTED the States’ Motion for a TRO (ECF No. 4). TRO can be found here.

April 1, 2025 US Department of Education - Unit: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities--Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel

Synopsis: On October 8, 2024, the Department of Education (Department) published in the Federal Register a notice inviting applications (NIA) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 Unit, the Department will not fund applications received under this competition. This change ensures that all priorities and requirements for the Department’s FY 2025 grant competitions align with the objectives established by the Trump Administration while fostering consistency across all grant programs. Additionally, the Department is dedicated to optimizing the impact of our grant competitions for students and families, as well as enhancing the economic effectiveness of federal education funding. We encourage you to follow future competition opportunities on the Available Grants page: https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/apply-grant/available-grants.

Coming Soon: IRB Initial Submission Form in Cayuse

ORI-HS would like to announce the May 1 release of our new IRB Initial Submission form within the Cayuse Human Ethics platform. Additional information about the new form and available training is forthcoming.

Training Opportunities

April 16, 2025 | 11am - 12 Noon

Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment Disclosure

By Jill Zimbelman, Office of Research Integrity

Participants will learn about different types of conflicts, the importance of transparency and integrity of research at UNLV, understand university review, oversight and management processes for mitigating conflicts when they arise. A Q&A session will follow the presentation to address any questions.

April 23, 2025 | 11am - 12 Noon

What is a Research Expenditure?

By Lori Ciccone, Office of Sponsored Programs

Participants will learn what research expenditures are, how to track them in Workday, how they affect NSF HERD report and their impact on UNLV's R1 Status. A Q&A session will follow the presentation to address any questions.

April 30, 2025 | 11am - 12 Noon

Prepare a Proposal Budget & Budget Justification 101

By Michele Padilla, Office of Sponsored Programs

Participants will learn how to prepare a proposal budget and budget justification utilizing the OSP templates to your best advantage. A Q&A session will follow the presentation to address any questions.

Learn More about Promotion & Tenure - Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UNLV

We are excited to invite you to an event hosted by the UNLV Office of Economic Development in collaboration with Rich Carter from Oregon State University. Join us on April 18th at Black Fire Innovation from 4:00 – 5:30 PM to learn more about the PTIE (Promotion & Tenure – Innovation & Entrepreneurship) initiative and its role in recognizing the societal impact of academic innovation.

This open forum session offers a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and peers in a dynamic discussion about modernizing academic incentives and advancing research impact. Please note that space is limited to the first 30 respondents, so we encourage you to RSVP at your earliest convenience or contact Zach Miles, Officer in Charge, UNLV Economic Development for more information.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing insights on how we can collectively enhance academic recognition at UNLV.

Althea Sheets, Interim Director of Communications, Division of Research, althea.sheets@unlv.edu, 702-895-1880

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