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where we bring information and opportunities to the University's research community. | May 2024

Funding

Research Funding Gateway

Search for funding opportunities offered by Princeton University, industry, foundations, nonprofit organizations and government. Visit the Princeton Research Funding Gateway

Virtual Spring 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Grants Conference

Princeton's Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA) will be projecting the three-day Virtual NSF Spring Conference on campus on June 3, 4 and 5 in Jadwin Hall, A10. Breakfast and light refreshments will be served each morning. 

Spring 2023 NSF Grants Conference logo

Click on each day below for event information and a link to register in the Employee Learning Center.



Monday, June 3

Tuesday, June 4

Wednesday, June 5

Enhance your funding success with help from our team

Would you like to develop a funding proposal for a center, institute, or large collaborative project? Our research development team is here to help with strategic planning, proposal development, DEI resources, and more. Contact us

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Case study: BioLEC-2

A $12.6 million grant was awarded over four years to fund research on clean energy and low-carbon manufacturing.

Learn more

Innovation

NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub trainings and workshops

I-Corps helps researchers explore how their discoveries can benefit society through startups or ventures. Meet mentors and industry contacts. Open to faculty, postdocs and students. NSF grants of up to $3,000 are available.

Novus at Princeton in-person half-day program

June 3, 11:30 am - 3 pm ET

Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building

Register here


Propelus I-Corps online four-week training

Apply by June 17

Learn more

Princeton-Wharton Executive Education Course


June 10, 11, 13 and 14

9 am - 12 pm online

Apply here


Taught by Wharton faculty, this program helps Princeton faculty take on advisory roles at companies formed around innovations from their laboratories and scholarship. The course familiarizes participants with the dimensions of entrepreneurship and new venture development. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Research Administration

Reminders from Research Integrity and Assurance (RIA)

View important reminders to ensure safe and compliant research activities from RIA.


How to classify subawards, contracts and consultants

A new guide assists senior/key personnel in determining whether your proposal involves subawards, contracts or consultants. See the ORPA Subawards information page.


Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate change

Starting July 1, 2024, the F&A indirect cost rate will change from 62% to 64%. Details about the change can be found outlined in the May 10, 2024 ORPA News and Communications memo.


New Data Use Agreement type available

The new Data Use Agreement (DUA) type and other forms are now available for selection in the Princeton ERA Agreements module, the university's system for managing sponsored research activities. Please direct questions to Liz Powell or Aaron Collie.


Administrator Research Certification (ARC) program

Learn how to navigate Princeton systems through this ORPA training program. Apply by July 31 for the program beginning in September. Visit the ARC program page.


NSF Proposal & Award Policy and Procedures Guide

As of May 20, 2024, the NSF’s new Proposal & Award Policy & Procedures Guide is in effect. Review the Summary of Changes here.


Coffee with ORPA

Find out what’s new in sponsored research administration. Featuring lively discussion and networking opportunities, each session takes a deep dive into a need-to-know topic. Visit the Employee Learning Center and select “ORPA” in the Training by Department section.


Research With Princeton database

Explore information about Princeton researchers, projects, publications, facilities, and collaboration networks. Visit the public Research with Princeton database.

News

Undergraduates demonstrate their robotic flower wall at Princeton Research Day showcase event

Princeton Research Day spotlights collaborations across campus


Dancing with an interactive robotic flower wall, never-before-seen craters on Jupiter’s largest moon, and the ethics of resurrecting extinct animals were among the buzzing conversation topics at the ninth annual Princeton Research Day on May 9. Read more

Infant sleeping in mother's arms

Princeton I-Corps team tackles breast milk shelf-life problem


A team of Princeton researchers developed a way to preserve the freshness and nutritious value of freezer-stored breast milk. The team participated in NSF I-Corps training programs and formed a startup called PumpKin to bring their innovation to the world. Read more

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