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Headlines for this newsletter: NIH releases new R16 SuRE and SuRE-First NOFOs • Meet two of our Summer Research Participants: Cristian Del Gobbo and Drew Hamilton • NIH S10 Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions due July 3 • and so much more! |
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The NIH SuRE program provides research support to faculty investigators and helps qualifying institutions build research capacity to advance scientific discoveries and enrich the academic experience. These experiences motivate students from diverse backgrounds to pursue biomedical careers, adding their perspectives to our national scientific workforce. Applications due Sept 29. |
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The purpose of Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (PAR-25-414) is to provide support for investigator-initiated research at resource-limited institutions by full-time faculty who are not currently funded by any NIH Research Project Grants (RPGs) with the exception of SuRE or SuRE-First awards, to furnish students with high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate research experiences, and to enhance the institutional scientific research culture. |
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The purpose of Support for Research Excellence – First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (PAR-25-145) is to provide support for investigator-initiated research at resource-limited institutions by full-time faculty who have not had any prior independent, peer-reviewed, external research grants, to furnish students with high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate research experiences, and to enhance the institutional scientific research culture. |
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Meet our Summer Research Participants |
Arkansas INBRE’s paid summer research fellowships are available for undergraduate students who are rising juniors or seniors. Selected students will work on a project relevant to human health led by a faculty member at either the University of Arkansas, or the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. We offer two 9-week summer research programs tailored to students with STEM majors (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and related disciplines) who are considering careers in biomedical research. Here are some of our students. Meet more on our website. |
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Cristian Del Gobbo Junior, Lyon College Researching at UAF
Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science
What I am researching this summer: I’m working on the creation of a Deep Learning model to detect and classify Bacterial Flagella in fluorescent microscopical images.
Plans after graduation: After I graduate, I want to attend graduate school and possibly pursue a PhD, likely in Computer Science and Engineering, with a focus on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Outside of the lab/classroom: I like to keep myself in shape by going to the gym, and when I have time, I enjoy watching and playing tennis. |
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Drew Hamilton
Rising Senior, University of Arkansas
Researching at UAMS
Major: Biomedical Engineering
What I am researching this summer: I am in my second summer working on segmentations of CT Scan data in Dr. Chris Wardell’s lab on the UAMS Little Rock campus.
Plans after graduation: After I graduate, I intend to go to medical school and pursue a career in orthopedic surgery.
Outside of the lab/classroom: I am on the board for the Volunteer Action Center as well as the president of my fraternity. I also enjoy going to Razorback sporting events and playing basketball. |
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The Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-limited Institutions supports the purchase of state-of-the-art scientific instruments to enhance the research and educational missions of resource-limited institutions. Requested instruments may support biomedical research and education in basic, translational, biomedically-related behavioral or clinical fields.
Types of instruments to be supported include, but are not limited to, basic cell sorters, confocal microscopes, ultramicrotomes, gel imagers, mass spectrometers, optical instruments such as fluorimeters or CD spectropolarimeters, centrifuges, micro-plate-readers equipped with optical systems for high throughput measurements, FPLCs and HPLC, or computer systems. All instruments, integrated systems, and computer systems must be dedicated to research and education.
The minimum award is $25,000, and although there is no upper limit on the cost of the instrument, the maximum award is $250,000. No IDCs are allowed for S10 awards.
Apply by July 3.
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NIH Training: Pathway Analysis, June 24, 12 pm CT. This training will provide an overview the current status of pathway tools, with focus on software available to NIH community. It will discuss the biological interoperation of mutation and expression data in the context of pathways. This workshop will cover the following tools: Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA), g:Profiler, and PATHVIEW. More |
NCFDD Live on Zoom — Rethinking Faculty Mentoring: What Institutions Can Do Differently, June 24, 12 pm CT. For many faculty, mentoring remains informal, inconsistent, or ineffective. As higher ed evolves, so must the ways we support faculty success. Join NCFDD for a live, data-informed conversation on how colleges and universities can reimagine faculty mentoring in more intentional, inclusive, and sustainable ways. More |
AAMC MCAT® Test Day Q&A, June 24, 1 pm CT. Are you taking the MCAT® exam this year? Join AAMC for their first ever MCAT Test Day Q&A. Get all your questions answered about what to expect on test day and important policies and procedures to have a smooth experience. Register |
Society for Neuroscience Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) recognizes undergrad and grad students and post bac and postdocs who demonstrate scientific merit and excellence in research. TPDA recipients receive a travel stipend to offset the costs of attending Neuroscience 2025 ($1,000 for trainees in the US, Canada, or Mexico or $2,500 for trainees based in other countries), as well as a complimentary registration. All in-person recipients are required to present their abstract during a special TPDA poster session Sat, Nov 15 and attend two professional development workshops during the meeting. Apply by June 25. More |
NIH Webinar: Small Business Opportunities for Innovative Women’s Health Research, June 25, 10 am CT. The Small Business Programs, also known as America’s Seed Fund, are comprised of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. More |
NIH NCI Webinar: SEER Biospecimen Resources for Tissue-based Research,June 25, 12 pm CT. Gain insight into how the Virtual Tissue Repository (VTR) facilitates access to high-quality, annotated tissue samples linked with cancer registry data and learn how researchers can leverage this resource for studies in molecular epidemiology, biomarker discovery, and translational cancer research. More |
American Psychological Foundation Graduate Scholarships. Program assists grad students of psychology with research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. APF awards 21 annual scholarships up to $5,000 for grad student research for students enrolled in an interim master’s program or doctoral program. Apply by June 26. More |
AAAS Mentor Awards. The two categories of the AAAS Mentor Awards (Lifetime Mentor Award and Mentor Award) both recognize an individual who has mentored and guided significant numbers of students from underrepresented groups to the completion of doctoral studies or who has impacted the climate of a department, college, or institution to significantly increase the diversity of students pursuing and completing doctoral studies. Nominations close June 30. More |
AACR-Team Science Award recognizes an outstanding interdisciplinary research team for their innovative and meritorious science that has advanced or may advance our fundamental knowledge of cancer, or a team that has applied existing knowledge to advancing the detection, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of cancer. Nomination deadline: June 30. More
List of additional awards and lectureships – all due June 30. |
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AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research, Sept 19-21, Denver, CO. 7th Biennial Special Conference will feature the latest advances in ovarian cancer research, spanning disease pathogenesis, treatment strategies, and survivorship. Submit abstracts by July 2. More |
West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) R03/R21 Grant Writing Groups. WVCTSI is offering an intensive grant writing program for clinical and translational investigators developing R03/R21 applications for submission to the NIH. The R03 writing group program is structured as a facilitated group writing process which features a series of 2 hour “works-in-progress” sessions prior to an upcoming NIH submission deadline. Each session focuses on a different part of the grant with emphasis on strategies. Apply by July 11. More |
Chronicle of Higher Ed Webinar Series — Trump and Higher Ed: Understanding the Latest. Series of webinars breaking down the latest news involving higher ed and the Trump administration. Each webinar will cover the most significant topics of the moment, so you can stay prepared for the challenges ahead. 12 pm CT: July 23, Aug 20. More |
SACNAS Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI) is a pre-conference event held during the 2025 NDiSTEM Conference in Columbus, OH, Oct 30-Nov 1. PLI is for postdocs looking to develop their ability to bring their whole selves – including their culture – to their leadership practice. Apply by July 25. More |
NASEM NRC Research Associateship Programs are postdoc and senior research awards designed to provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at federal labs and affiliated institutions. These programs offer a comprehensive experience, including mentorship and access to state-of-the-art facilities, all geared toward enhancing the research career development of the Research Associates. Apply by Aug 1. More |
PUI Opportunities from The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergrad Institutions awards provide a $25,000 grant to 1) facilitate a visit and lectures by a notable researcher in the chemical sciences to a PUI, and 2) fund summer research fellowships for two undergrad students. Apply by Aug 7. More
Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented early-career faculty in the chemical sciences at primarily undergraduate institutions. The award provides an unrestricted research grant of $75,000. Apply by Aug 7. More |
Third Annual Data Sharing Symposium: How Data Advances the Impact of Cancer Research, Sept 30-Oct 1, NCI Office of Data Sharing, Shady Grove Campus, Rockville, MD. Attendees are invited to present a poster describing how data sharing has impacted your cancer research, or to set up a table to demo an innovative data sharing product. Abstracts due Sept 1. More |
Sigma Xi International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE), Oct 30-Nov 1, Virtual. Sessions will center around a theme of "Science and Society: Crafting a Vision for a Sustainable Tomorrow," with speakers and an elite research competition for STEM students of ALL education levels and disciplines. Now accepting submissions for Student Research Competition (due Sept 5) and General Session Proposals, as well as registrations. More |
Innovative Science Accelerator Program (ISAC) award, funded by the NIH NIDDK, is seed funding for exceptionally innovative, disruptive (high-risk/high-reward) research relevant to Kidney-Urologic-Hematologic communities. Applicants may request up to $100,000 (direct + indirect costs) Total Costs for one year. The next submission deadline is Sept 17. More |
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June 24-25NCURA Virtual Workshop: Level I: Fundamentals of SPA Part II: Post-Award
June 2412 pm, NIH Training: Pathway Analysis
12 pm, NCFDD (ZOOM): Rethinking Faculty Mentoring: What Institutions Can Do Differently
June 2510 am, NIH Webinar: Small Business Opps for Innovative Women’s Health Research
12 pm, NIH NCI Cohort Consortium Webinar: SEER Biospecimen Resources for Tissue-based Research
1 pm, NCFDD (ZOOM): Framing & Maintaining Your Research Agenda
NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergrad-Focused Institutions (R15)
NIH Trailblazer Award for New and Early Stage Investigators (R21)
June 30AACR-Novocure Cancer Research Grant
AACR-Novocure Career Development Award for Cancer Research
July 2Abstract submission deadline for AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research
July 3NIH Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions (S10)
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AR INBRE Program Office closed for Independence Day
July 101 pm CT, NCFDD (ZOOM): The Art of Saying No
LOI: NSF HBCU - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)
July 11LOI: NIH NIDA Development of Medications to Prevent and Treat Substance Use Disorders and Overdose (UG3/UH3)
LOI: NIH NIDA Grand Opp in Medications Dev for Substance-Use Disorders (U01)
July 12LOI: NIH NIDA Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) (R21)
July 13LOI: NIH NIDA Device Based Treatments for Substance Use Disorders (UG3/UH3)
July 14-17NCURA Virtual Workshop: Departmental Research Administration
July 15ACS Pfizer Emergent Leader Award
July 23NSF Faculty Early Career Dev Prog (CAREER) |
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Material in this newsletter is supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences (5P20GM103429). Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the AR INBRE Program and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NIH.
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