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Headlines for this newsletter: AR INBRE visits Lyon College
LOIs for AR INBRE FOAs – Pilot Projects and Equipment due Nov 3
NIH Notice: Info during the Lapse in Federal Funding
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Arkansas INBRE visits Lyon College On September 30, Drs. Larry Cornett, AR INBRE PI/Program Director, and Jerry Ware, Program Coordinator and Developmental Research Project (DRP) Program Director, traveled to Lyon College to attend their first-ever Faculty–Student Undergraduate Research Mixer. The Research Mixer was organized by Arkansas INBRE-supported investigator, Dr. Irosha Nawarathne. Students and faculty were welcomed by Lyon President, Dr. Melissa Taverner, and then given the opportunity to visit with faculty and hear about their ongoing research projects. The mixer included speed networking rounds, open mingle time, and research-related games of Charades and Pictionary. Drs. Cornett and Ware visited with President Taverner, Lyon faculty, and students outlining research opportunities available through Arkansas INBRE. |
Shown above: (left) Dr. Larry Cornett visits with Lyon College students during the UG Research Mixer with guidance on research opportunities available through the Arkansas INBRE. (right) Lyon College President, Dr. Melissa Taverner, greets undergraduate students attending their first-ever Faculty-Student Undergraduate Research Mixer. |
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FY26 Pilot Project (PP) FOA. AR INBRE will offer PP funding for up to 12 months with a direct cost budget not to exceed $50,000. Project Leaders will be required to commit three-person months (25% annual effort) to the project during the award period and will be required to include a minimum of TWO undergrad students in the project.
Eligible applicants include full-time permanent faculty members
with an unmodified title at the rank of Assistant Professor, or higher, at the PUIs in Arkansas. We anticipate awarding six PPs to start May 2026.
Apply by Nov 3, 5 pm CT. More |
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Competitive Shared Instrumentation Awards. This funding opportunity announcement is limited to four-year, Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) in Arkansas. Investigators from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are not eligible to apply. Funding period would be Dec 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026.
The purpose of this announcement is to provide shared equipment grants to AR INBRE network institutions. We anticipate awarding up to five proposals of up to $50,000 each. Please note that only one award per institution will be made.
Apply by Nov 3, 5 pm CT. More |
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AR INBRE researcher has a new publication. Dr. Feng Wang, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Endowed Professor and Distinguished Professor, Physical Chemistry and AR INBRE Outreach Programming Director, and colleague have a new publication, “An Adaptive Force Matching Potential for Alanine Developed with Møller–Plesset Perturbation Theory and Smooth Fourier Transform Correction Map” in The Journal of Physical Chemistry B.
From the abstract: Developing accurate force fields for biomolecules remains a significant challenge due to the subtle energetic differences between various conformational states. More |
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The New Hampshire INBRE has opened two programs – Graduate School Mentoring and Medical School Mentoring — to the Arkansas INBRE network. Each program consists of a series of 1.5 hour Zoom sessions preparing undergraduate students for applying to either graduate programs or medical school. Topics range from preparing applications, shadowing experiences, MCAT prep, interview prep, application tips, and what to expect. For more information or to register for either program follow the link to the attached flyers:
Graduate School Mentoring Program (PDF)The Graduate School Mentoring Program is designed to guide aspiring graduate students through the complex and often overwhelming process of selecting and applying to graduate school. Each session, hosted by current graduate students who are NH-INBRE alumni, offers in-depth exploration of different topics every month in a 1.5-hour live Zoom format. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, receive feedback on their application materials, and gain insights from those who have successfully navigated the process themselves.
Medical School Mentoring Program (PDF) The average medical school acceptance rate is 5.5%. The NH INBRE Alumni Association’s medical school mentoring program is aimed at providing resources, support, and networking opportunities to college students to help them navigate the challenging pre-med path. Each session is hosted by current medical students who are alumni of INBRE. These 1.5 hour live zoom sessions are dedicated to addressing a certain topic each month. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback. |
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Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding (NOT-OD-26-004, Oct 1, 2025)
As you may be aware, there has been a lapse in appropriated federal fund as of Oct 1, 2025. Because a funding lapse has occurred, please be advised that NIH staff may not be available to provide normal oversight and administrative support services.
For awards received prior to the lapse in funding, you may be able to continue drawing funds from prior awards during an appropriations lapse. HHS’s Payment Management System will remain operational to continue processing those drawdown requests. The robust internal controls that currently exist will continue to ensure the integrity of grant drawdown requests and payments. Please note, if you received your notice of grant award with restrictive terms and conditions, or if your drawdown request triggers one of the Payment Management System edit checks and/or the drawdown limit controls, you may not be able to drawdown funds.
This notice includes information on Contact with NIH Staff, Submission of Grant Applications, Peer Review and Council Meetings, Awarded Grants and Animal Welfare. Read more |
NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) Becoming a Resilient Scientist (BRS) five-part series. The goal of this series is to provide you with the resilience tools needed to study and work in high-knowledge environments. The material will help you develop well-being, assertiveness, and feedback skills with the goal of improved relationships in research groups and beyond. The series is for trainees and fellows at all levels.
Oct 20, 2 pm CT: Exploring Self-Talk: Imposter Fears and Other Cognitive Distortions. Register
Nov 3, 2 pm CT: Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness. Register
Nov 10, 2 pm CT: Developing Feedback Resilience. Register
Nov 24, 2 pm CT: Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships. Register |
NIH Career Symposium. Join the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE), Nov 3-6, is a virtual event highlighting the diversity of career choices available to biomedical researchers. This event provides career exploration and networking opportunities for grad students, postdocs, and fellows. Looking for a job? This event will help you explore your career options. Come to hear from professionals and peers and learn strategies for navigating the job search process. More/register |
WW Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) Professional Development Series. Join the WVCTS Professional Development Core this Fall for part 1 of a dynamic series of presentations designed to empower and inspire investigators in clinical and translational science. Thriving, Leading, and Collaborating (TLC) in the CTS Research Environment is a professional development seminar series designed to support clinical and translational science researchers at every career stage. The series focuses on building essential skills for success-fostering resilience and well-being, strengthening leadership and mentorship, and promoting effective collaboration across disciplines. Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, participants will gain practical tools and insights to navigate the evolving research environment while advancing both their science and their careers. Sessions take place at 2 pm CT via Zoom. Register
Oct 20: Responsible AI Use in Research: Tools, Ethics, and Best Practices
Nov 5: Strengths Based Leadership: Self-Discovery From a Domain Level
Nov 17: Grant Review 101: What Happens in a Study Section
Dec 8: Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Challenges in Effective Team Mentoring |
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NIH AIM-AHEAD: AI for Health Care Applications Course. Join AIM-AHEAD for a virtual, live lecture series for Georgetown University’s “AI for Health Care Applications” course on Zoom on Mondays starting Oct 20, from 3 to 4 ET. Meet course lecturers and participate in a live course webinar • Walk through Python notebooks with an instructor and ask coding questions • Learn more about other Python and R course offerings. Zoom link will be provided upon registration. More |
National Center for Genome Resources and NM-INBRE Virtual Workshops: Single Cell RNA-seq, Oct 27-31. In this workshop, you will import single cell data, and cover topics such as normalization, quality control, dimensionality reduction, visualization, and data interpretation. Apply by Oct 20. More |
Society for Neuroscience Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) is a two-year online training program to support grad students and postdoc researchers. Up to 16 applicants will be selected for the NSP Fellows Program. Up to $1,500 in enrichment funds to support allowed professional development activities. Apply by Oct 21. More |
AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair, Oct 29-30, enables aspiring applicants and premeds to connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the US. In addition, there are information sessions led by admissions officers, current medical students, and other experts. More |
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Agar Art Contest. Are you ready to show the world that you are both a great scientist and a petri dish Picasso? Here's your chance: the 2025 Agar Art Contest is open! Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 pm ET on Oct 26. This year's theme, “Microbes Make the World Go Round,” invites participants to showcase the value of science and the vital role microbes play in our daily lives. More |
WVCTSI NIH R03/R21 Grant Writing Groups. The R03/R21 writing group meets 6 times on Tuesday afternoons followed by a final review of the entire proposal at a one-on-one meeting with their facilitator. Space to participate in this program is limited. Submit applications by 5 pm ET, Oct 31. More |
National Postdoc Association Annual Conference Design Contest. This is your chance to showcase your talent and have your artwork featured on our merchandise, including the official event t-shirt, at the 2026 NPA Annual Conference in San Francisco. To be eligible for the design contest, individuals must be a postdoctoral scholar, and be an NPA Full Individual Member OR Affiliate Member in good standing at the time of submission. Submit by 11:59 pm, Nov 3. More |
NCFDD Webinar: How to Manage Stress, Rejection and the Haters in Your Midst, Nov 13, 2 pm ET via Zoom. Are you stressed? Do you feel devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected? Is the pressure of publishing/ funding your work making you sick? If any of this sounds familiar and you have difficulty managing the negative energy and rejection in your environment, please join NCFDD to learn the impact that stress and negativity can have if they are not managed, identify the most common areas of stress in academic life, and concrete strategies for managing the physical, emotional, and attitudinal effects of stress. |
Abstracts Due: Genetics Society of America 67th Annual Drosophila Research Conference. The Annual Drosophila Research Conference is the premier meeting for Drosophila researchers. More than 1,000 presentations will cover the gamut of Drosophila investigations. More |
7th National Big Data Health Science Conference, Feb 12-13, Columbia, SC. Submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations by Nov 14. Conference theme is “Unlocking the Power of Big Data in Health: Bridging the Gap Between Discovery and Delivery.” More
Student Case Competition, Feb 6-8, provides teams of grad and/or senior undergrad students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to the analysis of big datasets in healthcare. More |
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Arkansas State University Assistant Professor in Microbiology The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in microbiology at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively balance research and teaching, establish an externally funded research program, direct undergrad and grad student research, and collaborate with faculty within, and external to, the department. Apply by Oct 22. More |
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS Director, Biomedical Research Network The Director of the Biomedical Research Network (BRN) will provide energetic, collaborative, and visionary leadership, administrative guidance, and advocacy for the mission of the BRN in the areas of research, mentoring, and community engagement. The Director will also lead the Mississippi IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (MS INBRE). More |
October 20 10 am CT, NIH FAES Workshop begins: GRAD500 - Writing and Publishing a Scientific
10 am CT, Genetics Society of America Workshop: Grants and Funding in Europe
5 pm CT, NIH FAES Workshop begins: GRAD500 - Writing and Publishing a Scientific Paper
Application Deadline: NCGR/ NM-INBRE Virtual Workshop: Single Cell RNA-seq
ASM Call for Nominations: Emerging Voices in Microbiology
October 21
October 22 10 am CT, ASIP Webinar: Neuroendocrine Basis of Vasomotor Symptoms: The Melted KaNDy Model
12 pm ET, National Postdoc Assoc Webinar: Take Charge of Your Immigration Journey: Navigating Policy, Planning and Possibilities as a Postdoc
Registration closes: American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week
October 23 11 am, ASCB Webinar: Bridging Innovations and Ethics in Stem Cell Research
October 24 3:30 pm, NM-INBRE Data Science Core Seminar: Impactful data-driving research in public health
Registration closes – NIH NHLBI Hybrid Workshop: Cardiopulmonary Complications of HCT and Gene Therapy
October 25 NIH Academic Res Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergrad-Focused Institutions (R15)
October 27 2 pm CT, WVCTSI FACTS Seminar Series: Responsible AI Use in Research: Tools, Ethics, and Best Practices
NSF Grad Res Fellow Prog (GRFP): Life Sciences
October 28 2 pm CT, NPA SmartSkills: Supporting the Next Generation of Aspiring Biomed Entrepreneurs through the NIH
October 29-30 AAMC Virtual Med School Fair
October 29 1 pm, GSA Workshop: Postdoc Opportunities Abroad: Studying, Working, and Growing Outside the US
October 30 2 pm, NCFDD Webinar: Building Strong Peer Communities: A Resource for Leadership and Advancement |
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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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