Inside this Issue
- CFAES Research Productivity, a message from Dr. Gary Pierzynski, Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Education.
- The next time you receive an ePA-005 to review and approve, you’ll see updates to three sections.
- Welcome back David Mackie, the new Associate Director for R&GE, Grant Development Support Unit.
- Please review the updated timeline to ensure continuity and support for your projects from OSP and GDSU.
Funding Opportunties
As funding opportunities are announced we will compile a full list on our website. The web page will be updated periodically as new opportunities are discovered.
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Clinical and Translational Science
The 2025 award will fund a highly meritorious interdisciplinary clinical and translational science (CTS) projects. We are seeking competitive proposals that develop equitable AI tools that address health disparities and advance health equity. One new grant is awarded annually for a total of 7 funded projects.
Pre-Application Deadline: October 22, 2024 -
Accelerator Awards
This program supports the commercialization of OSU innovations. The goal is to advance the translation of university IP to the marketplace, with a focus on Ohio-based startup companies. This program is funded by the Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation and Start-up Fund and OSU.
Deadline: November 1, 2024
View All Funding Opportunities
CFAES Research Productivity
Dr. Gary Pierzynski, Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Education
Fiscal year 2024, ending June 30, was a good year for CFAES for research productivity. We continued a steady increase in research expenditures hitting $67.2 million, a 13.5% increase over FY23 and a 50% increase over the past five years. The number of grants submitted and our success rate have been impressive. As we break down those expenditures, 35% came from federal grants, 35% from state grants, 10% from private entities, 9% as subawards from other universities, 8% from industry, and 3% from other non-federal sources. The federal and state grants do not include the capacity funds that are administered by the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station.
Intellectual property development had a strong year as well. CFAES had 27 new innovators, 3 patents granted, 28 patent filings, 5 active start up companies, and 15 licenses. We count “AUTM” deals (Association of University Technology Managers) as any intellectual property that advances beyond the initial invention disclose phase. For FY24, CFAES had 14 AUTM deals representing 31% of the university total.
Fiscal year 2025 is off to a great start with the recent announcement of the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center to be housed on the Wooster Campus, Syngenta expressing strong interest in our tomato genetics, our Grant Development Support Unit recently surpassing assistance with over 200 grant submissions in 2024, and the continued activity on grants received in previous fiscal years. All of this is possible because of our talented faculty, students and staff. Keep up the good work!
Spotlight
Scarlet & Grants: Private Funding Opps
This database features 800 cyclical opps across various domains, career stages, and support levels, reflecting the priorities/focus areas of private foundations and corporations.
From the Ohio State News On Campus on 10/2/2024
2024-25 ODP Calendar and Calculator
OAA has released the 2024-25 ODP Calendar and Calculator. For PI’s on a 9-month appointment, please see visit our website and check out the current ODP information.
From an email from CFAES HR - 8/19/24
Redesigned NIH Grants and Funding Website
NIH has announced the launch the new NIH Grants and Funding website. A key change involves a redesign of the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts and related funding info.
From the NCURA e-Xtra Volume XI, No. 39 - 9/30/2024
In the News
Building Your ORCID Record
Join the Research Commons on 10/17/24 from 11-12 PM to learn tips for building your ORCID record including using Search and Link Wizards, adding a bio, and other identifiers, documenting peer review and other professional activities. Research Impact Librarian, Sheila Craft-Morgan will present the material and answer your questions during this 1-hour, virtual event.
From and email from the Ohio State University Research Commons on 9/25/2024
Letters of Intent for President’s Research Excellence Funding Due Oct. 16
The President's Research Excellence program provides seed support to catalyze and accelerate multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary or convergent research teams pursuing external funding. Accelerator grants of up to $50,000 for 12-month projects are awarded to small teams of 2-3 investigators from two or more distinct disciplinary perspectives that are formed to pursue curiosity-driven, high-risk, high-reward, pilot-scale research towards an identified proposal target. Catalyst grants of $150,000 - $300,000 for up to 24-month projects are awarded to medium or large teams of 3-5 investigators representing three or more distinct disciplinary perspectives that are formed to pursue high-impact research towards an identified national-leadership level or highly strategically significant proposal target.
During the fall semester, proposals are being accepted for both Accelerator and Catalyst projects, with awarded projects beginning on 1/1/25. Applications in any topic area are invited; however, during the fall cycle emphasis will be placed on space and/or defense-related research. An additional competition for Accelerator grants will occur during spring semester. Review the program and app changes for this year's cycle and submit letters of intent to apply by 10/16.
From the OSU Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge
Research Development & Grant Writing News
We invite you to access the current issue of Research Development and Grant Writing News. The Enterprise for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge | Research Development Office provides access to this subscription-based newsletter for the entire campus community.
- September 2024 Select List of Humanities, HSS, and Arts Opportunities & News
- Developing Applications to EPA Under New Guidelines
- NSF-USDA-NIFA Programmatic Funding Alignments
- Overview of Funding by Department of Energy
- NSF TIP Directorate’s New Roadmap
- Avoid the Generic Introduction
- Narrative Silos Are Like Weeds
From the September 2024 Issue of Research Development & Grant Writing News on 9/16/2024 - Subscribe
Updates to ePA-005s
The next time you receive an ePA-005 to review and approve, you’ll see updates to three sections: Foreign Affiliations, Compliance, and Responsibility. If you have questions, please reach out to your grant manager.
Foreign Affiliations
Your grant manager will be clicking “Uncertain” under Foreign Affiliations – you should update that section by clicking either “Yes” or “No.” All Yes responses to question 2 (Is this a federal sponsor or a subproject supported by federal funds?) will require additional information about foreign affiliations from each investigator listed in question 4A when signing the form. The International Engagement Team will be notified and follow up with investigators if necessary.
Compliance
Question 6 (Does this project involve any of the following compliance areas?) has added the following new items: Infectious Agents; Select Biological Agents and Toxins; and Dual Use Research of Concern. Any Yes response will generate notifications to the appropriate compliance area to provide assistance to investigators as necessary.
Statement of Responsibility
The investigators’ section has been updated to clarify that these certifications include all investigators named on the form, that possible penalties for false certifications include penalties under university policies and rules and include the responsibility of submitting required progress reports to the award sponsor. The administrative signers’ section is updated to assert that these signers confirm the investigators listed on the form have the appropriate authority to oversee the research in the proposal and clarify responsibility for disallowed costs or over-expenditures.
From the ORIC Post-Award News, Updates, and Reminders on 9/17/24
Apply Today for D.C. Days 2025!
The CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education and the Grant Development Support Unit (GDSU) are pleased to announce D.C. Days 2025.
This program provides an opportunity for faculty researchers from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) to become more competitive by visiting federal program officers and federal funding agencies in Washington D.C. It enables researchers to determine if their basic research concepts align with the sponsor’s mission, seek advice concerning project design and appropriate funding tracks, and better understand the peer review process.
Participants will be chosen through a competitive application process to attend the 3-day trip. Applications are accepted from any interested faculty member; however, priority is given to those with the rank of Assistant Professor (pre-tenure), especially those who have grant writing experience.
Previous attendees are welcome to apply; however, they will not be eligible for the GDSU stipend.
Applications are due January 8, 2025.
AY2025 Research Administration for Departmental Staff Training Offerings
Academic Year 2025 is here, and so is the next year of trainings for the Research Administration for Departmental Staff (RADS) training series! All sessions in AY25 will be held via CarmenZoom. You MUST register in BuckeyeLearn. Zoom links will be included as the location for each session in BuckeyeLearn.
Each session will be presented with automated closed captions. If you wish to request traditional CART services or other accommodations, please contact Karla Gengler-Nowak.1 or 614-292-8077. Requests made 15 business days prior to the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
Dates and times below are subject to change – BuckeyeLearn will inform you of any updates.
Autumn Sessions
- 10/9/24 | 9:00-10:30 | Cost-sharing on Sponsored Programs
- 10/24/2024 | 1:00-2:30 | Building Proposals 101
- 11/7/24 | 1:00-2:00 | Appointing Personnel Part 1
- 11/13/24 | 9:00-10:00 | Appointing Personnel Part 2
- 11/20/24 | 9:00-10:00 | Appointing Personnel Part 3
- 12/4/24 | 2:00-3:00 | Introduction to Office of Secure Research
- 12/18/24 | 10:00-11:30 | An Overview of Compliance Issues in Sponsored Programs
From an email from Karla Gengler-Nowak on 8/9/2024
Nominations Now Open for CFAES Faculty and Staff Awards
The nomination window for the 2024-2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 29, 2024. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.
From the CFAES News on 8-28-2024
Welcome David Mackie Back To R&GE
We are happy to announce that, effective August 26, David Mackie has assumed the role of Associate Director for the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education, Grant Development Support Unit. Prior to returning to CFAES, he most recently served as the Director of Financial Operations for the College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (CESTA) and the 1890 Land Grant Program at Central State University, where he managed financial systems for agricultural initiatives such as the Agricultural Research and Development Program and the Cooperative Extension Service.
Previously at OSU, David was a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist in CFAES, where he led pre- and post-award activities, managed complex proposals, and worked on international projects. He also held grant administration roles in the CFAES Office of International Programs in Ag, the OSU College of Medicine & the Department of Physics. His expertise extends to financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and procurement.
David holds an MBA from Ohio Dominican University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Franklin University. He is a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) and a member of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) and Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI).
Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) Quarterly Request for Proposals
OSC invests soybean checkoff funds to maximize the value of soybeans and increase profit opportunities for Ohio farmers. For the current quarter, proposals received by the deadline of 11/4/24 will be considered by the OSC Board at the December board meeting. OSC projects can have a duration of up to 12 months. Note that the CFAES proposal policy does apply to these proposals, so be sure to follow the deadlines below.
From an email from the Ohio Soybean Council on 9/30/24
SPO & GDSU Timelines
As previously communicated, we are currently facing some staffing challenges within the CFAES Sponsored Program Officers (SPOs). OSP is actively working to fill the open SPO positions. Please review the updated timeline to ensure continuity and support for your projects from OSP and GDSU.
| SPO Timeline | GDSU Suggested Timeline | |
| Notification | 2 weeks prior to proposal due date (unless subawards are included and three weeks notification is required. | 3 weeks prior to proposal due date by completing the GDSU Request Form |
| Budget Review (Final) | 3 business days before proposal due date | Budget in final stage (including subawards) 1 week before proposal due date |
| EPA-005 | Prior to proposal submission | As soon as final budget and justification are approved |
| Final Proposal Review | 1 business day before proposal due date | 3 business days before proposal due date to upload into submission system |
*Business day definition – Monday-Friday prior to 5PM EST. Weekends are not considered business days.
*Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Recent Awards
- Jamie Strange – ENT, $142,038: Native bee population dynamics across agricultural landscapes, Greenacres Foundation
- Jonathan Jacobs – Plant Path, $145,987: Development and tier three validation of a metagenomic sequencing assay for the detection and identification of the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Christopher Winslow, Justin Chaffin – CLEAR, $169,084: Great Lakes center for fresh waters and human health, University of Michigan
- Gwynn Stewart, Kyle White, Myra Moss, Nancy Bowen-Ellzey – OSU Extension, $40,000: Partnering to customize building an entrepreneur friendly community curriculum for the outdoor recreation, Purdue University
- Sam Ward – ENT, $91,197: Optimizing trap deployment for the detection of non-native scolytines, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Ye Xia – Plant Path, $76,824: Enhancing crop stress tolerance through beneficial microbes and future agriculture workforce development, Alcorn State University
- V.M. Balasubramaniam and Luis Rodriguez-Saona – FST, $231,266: Unleashing the sustainable potential of insect meals: Advances in processing, sensors, and 3-D printing, National Institute of Food and Ag
- Brent Sohngen – AEDE, $649,894: Climate change and the global bioeconomy: How forest and agricultural adaptation influence the supply of bioenergy and carbon credits, National Institute of Food and Ag
- Jon Witter – FABE, $517,400: Field validation of process improvement findings for totem pole tree removal, Ohio Department of Transportation
- Cynthia Canan – OSU Extension, $76,500: Artificial intelligence education by 4-H and Google (2024-2026), National 4-H Council
- Guilherme Signorini – HCS, $292,122: Beyond peat: Substrate security for a changing climate, Louisiana State University
Events and Opportunities
Upcoming NIFA webinars
9/9/24 | 1:00 PM EDT, Leveraging Extension and University Engagement
Join USDA NIFA for a webinar series highlighting opportunities and challenges of transdisciplinary approaches within agricultural research.
9/18/24 | 3:00 PM EDT, Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems
This program area priority is designed to rapidly identify and implement strategies to protect the nation’s food and agricultural supply chains and the people who support them during & after extreme weather events.
9/24/24 | 1:30 PM EDT, Food /Nutrition Security: Rapid Response During Extreme Weather Events
Explore the intersection of climate change and food and nutrition insecurity. NIFA staff will first explain NIFA’s relatively new rapid response funding mechanism designed to better explore these intersections.
9/27/24 | 2:00 PM EDT, Technical Assistance: Food & Agricultural Non-Formal Education RFA
NIFA staff is hosting a technical assistance webinar to discuss the Food and Agricultural Non-Formal Education (FANE) RFA.
From USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Daily Digest Bulletin 8/28/2024
Navigate NIH Grants Policies in FY2025 with Confidence Webinar | 10/17/2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM
This live, virtual event is an opportunity for grant administrators, research compliance officers, and anyone involved with NIH grants to stay informed on the latest policy news.
From NCURA’s e-Xtra on 9/9/24
Tools of the Trade: The NIH All of Us Research Program | 11/5/2024 from 12:00-1:30 PM
Hear from staff from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program describing the data resource and how you can access the data for your research.
From the OSU Clinical and Translational Science Institute on 9/30/24
18th Annual Stinner Summit | 11/15/2024 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join farmers, researchers, educators, policy leaders, and organizations in a participatory process to craft specific project ideas to be funded through the Stinner Endowment. From OSU’s Agroecosystem Management Program Register Now