A monthly publication of the UGA Office of Research with the latest funding opportunities and announcements in support of our research community. |
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Grant Opportunities
- Humanities & Arts Opportunities
- Foundation Opportunities
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Recent Notable Awards
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Research Announcements
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NIH: NIAID, NIDDK, NIDA, and NIAAA Research Opportunities for New and 'At-Risk' Investigators (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Amount: $3,775,000 Deadline: June 5 Supports new investigators without prior independent NIH funding or at-risk investigators who previously held funding but risk having none in the next fiscal year. NIH: Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Amount: $3,775,000 Deadline: June 5 Supports projects that focus on development of technologies that advance biomedical knowledge. USDA: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational and Applied Science Program
Amount: Varies by project type Deadline: Sept. 11
Supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture.
NSF: Humans, Disasters, and the Built Environment (HDBE) Amount: Varies by program
Deadline: Proposals accepted anytime Supports fundamental, convergent research on how human activities interact with the built environment to reduce or exacerbate effects of natural hazards and disasters. |
Humanities & Arts Opportunities |
Brady Education Foundation Amount: $25,000-$400,000 Deadline: April 1 Supports proposals with potential to provide data that addresses disparities in educational opportunities associated with race, ethnicity, and family income. |
Establishing Strains and Conditions for Long-Term P. Vivax Cultures
Funder: National Institutes of Health Amount: $1,152,630 PI: Chester Joyner, College of Veterinary Medicine
Microglial Hv1 Proton Channel as a Mediator of Environmentally Induced Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration
Funder: National Institutes of Health Amount: $625,498 PI: Jason Richardson, College of Veterinary Medicine Novel Epitranscriptomic Mechanisms in Metal Neurotoxicity Funder: National Institutes of Health Amount: $441,529
PI: Anumantha Kanthasamy, College of Veterinary Medicine
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Orchard: Evolving and Enhancing IPM in Eastern Tree Fruit Systems
Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Amount: $439,984
PI: Brett Blaauw, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Maternal Vaccination Impacts on Neonatal Susceptibility and Response to Bordetella Pertussis
Funder: National Institutes of Health Amount: $393,345 PI: Eric Harvill, College of Veterinary Medicine |
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CAES food scientist named inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS
Casimir Akoh, Distinguished Research Professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been named the inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS. The honor recognizes distinguished individuals for outstanding academic or professional achievements within the ScholarGPS platform.
Branch named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
William “Bill” D. Branch, professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been elected as Fellow for the National Academy of Inventors. Branch is the 17th UGA faculty member to receive this honor, which recognizes inventors whose innovations have had a significant impact on society, economic development, and quality of life. |
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The Office of Research maintains a list of external honors and awards to encourage faculty applications. |
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Research Live: Humanities and Arts as Competitive Difference Thursday, Jan. 30, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Register via Zoom
The arts and humanities at UGA drive innovation by connecting creative thinking with diverse disciplines, from mathematics to marine science. Partnering with federal agencies, foundations, and philanthropy, humanities researchers support transformative inquiries. In this webinar, speakers will share recent opportunities and innovations and give a sense of collective future plans. |
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FY 2026 Faculty Seed Grants in the Sciences and Engineering
The Office of Research announces the FY26 Faculty Seed Grants in the Sciences and Engineering to support new research lines lacking current resources. Eligible faculty can apply for funding to generate preliminary data for external grants. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 1. For more information and questions, go to the Faculty Seed Grants FAQ page.
Lithium-ion battery safety added to SOP
The UGA Research Safety Committee has updated the Electrical Safety SOP to include guidance on lithium-ion battery use in research spaces. While no specific incidents prompted this addition, the committee recognized the importance of addressing their widespread use. A subcommittee’s review confirmed that following manufacturer recommendations ensures safe use. This update aims to raise awareness and promote best practices for researchers handling lithium-ion batteries. For more information, check out this flyer
from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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CAES plant nematologist Melissa Mitchum and researcher Xunliang Liu have made a significant discovery toward understanding how cyst nematodes co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system for their own benefit. The cysts caused by the parasite are visible on the bearded roots of this sugar beet. Read more. (Photo courtesy of Mactode Publications, Bugwood.org)
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