Research

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is seeking applications for its Digital Justice Grants Program. The program offers two kinds of grants: Digital Justice Seed Grants and Digital Justice Development Grants. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2023, 9:00 PM EST.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) frequently advertises general information for the greater NSF community via Dear Colleague Letters (DCLs). These DCLs are intended to provide general information to the community, clarify or amend an existing policy or document, or inform the community about upcoming opportunities or special competitions for supplements to existing awards.

Mason’s new policy for Instructional/Research (I/R) faculty on conflict of commitment, University Policy 4021 took effect on September 1. This policy and disclosure process are intended to comply with new federal regulations expanding disclosure and reporting requirements for outside activities.

The CHSS Research Listserv was created to deliver clear, succinct and timely information regarding upcoming funding opportunities, sponsor guideline changes, and information about webinars and additional learning opportunities to support those interested in seeking funding to support CHSS research, scholarship and creative works.

In collaboration with two faculty from CHSS (Heidi Lawrence and Douglas Eyman), the Office of Research Development is piloting grant writing feedback for faculty. There are two services provided: Copy Editing and Proposal Feedback. Faculty with nearly finalized proposals OR previously submitted proposals that failed to compete successfully in review will benefit from these pilots. We would appreciate it if you could share with your faculty.

NSF will be decommissioning FastLane this September and effective October 23, 2023, the use of SciENcv will be mandatory for generating NSF-style biosketches and current and pending documents. Effective October 5, 2023, the NIH will no longer require a separate Data Management and Sharing line-item within the budget, however the costs that will be used for Data Management and Sharing, including personnel costs, should be noted within the budget justification.

Check out upcoming funding opportunities from the National Humanities Center, American Council of Learned Societies and the National Endowment for the Humanities this fall.

Do you want to submit a proposal for sponsored funding? Just a friendly reminder to use the CHSS Pre-Award Request for Assistance with Proposal Submission Form and do not start a proposal in RAMP.

CHSS tenured instructional faculty interested in applying for a faculty study leave to be taken during the 2024-2025 academic year must submit their application materials by Friday, October 13, 2023.

George Mason University will be co-hosting the Society of Research Administrators (SRA) International Virginia Chapter meeting on Friday, July 14th in Merten Hall. Dr. Brett Miller, Program Director of the Reading, Writing, and Related Learning Disabilities Program will be the Keynote Speaker. Registration and Membership are required to attend.